October is Relationship Violence Prevention Month (RVPM), a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness about interpersonal violence, including domestic and dating violence.
The Title IX Office invites all members of our community to promote awareness, education, and action by participating in the events and activities listed below and by using our RVPM virtual backgrounds to show your support for those impacted by interpersonal violence.
Thursday, October 1 - Prevention Connection: A Resource Fair for RVPM
📍 Student Services Building, Lobby
🕓 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kick off RVPM with us! Swing by for free food, drinks, and engaging activities with campus and community partners bringing you safety, support, and wellness resources for Longhorns.
Tuesday, October 6 - Red River Rivalry Safety Prep
📍 West Mall
🕓 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Heading to the Red River Rivalry? Come build your game-day safety plan and learn about resources available. (In partnership with UTPD Victim Services)
Thursday, October 15 - "Purple Thursday" Tabling
📍 Texas Union Patio
🕓 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wear your purple and make it count. Stop by for prevention activities and to learn about the supportive measures and educational resources available to you. Tag @UTAustinTIX on Instagram to show your solidarity with survivors of interpersonal violence.
Thursday, October 15 – Domestic Violence Clinic Tabling
📍 Townes Hall (TNH) Atrium
🕓 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Curious how law students help those impacted by interpersonal violence? Stop by this tabling event with the School of Law’s Domestic Violence Clinic to learn more about the resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
Monday, October 19 – Paws for Support
📍 Turtle Pond Lawn
🕓 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In need of a break? Start your week right with Divine Canines’ therapy dogs to promote physical and emotional wellness while learning about confidential mental health resources. (In Partnership with HealthPoint Employee Assistance Program and Healthyhorns' Voices Against Violence.)
Wednesday, October 28 – Costumes and Consent
📍 Texas Union Patio
🕓 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Treat yourself before Halloween. Grab some candy, pick up consent cards, and get Halloween-ready the safe way.
The Entire Month of October
📍 Student Services Building, Texas Union, UT Learning Commons at Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)
Throughout October, the Title IX Office is partnering with UT Outpost for the Care and Community Donation Drive. Donate shelf-stable food to support those impacted by interpersonal violence. A list of accepted items is available on the UT Outpost website. Donation bins are available at the SSB, Union Building (UNB), and UT Learning Commons at Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL 2.330). Donations may also be made through the UT Outpost Amazon Wishlist or by making a financial gift.
The Title IX Office offers support and resources to all students, faculty, and staff.
The Title IX Office hosts a variety of workshops to engage in discussions about setting healthy boundaries, addressing retaliation, and providing supportive measures to those who have experienced relationship violence.
National resources and statistics: