October is Relationship Violence Prevention Month (RVPM) a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and dating violence.
The Title IX Office invites all members of our community to join us in promoting awareness, education, and action by participating in the following RVPM events:
Wednesday, October 1 – First day of RVPM
Follow us on Instagram @utaustintix to keep up with events happening throughout the month. You can also change your virtual backgrounds and visit the Title IX Office website for more information.
RVPM Kickoff Event
📍 Student Services Building, Lobby
🕓 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Help us launch RVPM with food, drinks, and engaging activities. Connect with campus partners, pick up a calendar of events, and enter a raffle. Learn, engage, and take action toward ending relationship violence.
Every Tuesday in October – Trauma Informed Yoga
📍 Student Services Building, 5th Floor
🕓 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Organized by the Counseling and Mental Health Center, this weekly drop-in yoga group is for students who have experienced trauma and are looking for support with their own healing experience.
Monday October 13 through Friday October 17 – Tabling on Speedway
📍 Speedway, by Gregory Gym
🕓 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come visit the Title IX Office, Alpha Chi Omega, and The Longhorn Wellness Center on Speedway to learn about RVPM, campus resources, and training opportunities.
Thursday, October 16 – “Go Purple Day”
Wear purple to show solidarity with survivors of domestic and dating violence.
- Wear purple 💜
- Post photos 📸 on your social media platforms using hashtags #PurpleThursday and #RVPM.
- Tag us @utaustintix on Instagram so we can share and repost your messages of support
- Check out our Communication Toolkit for more information on how you can support Go Purple Day on social media.
Thursday, October 23 – Zine Launch Party
📍 South Mall- Batts and Mezes Courtyards
🕓 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the launch of our first-ever RVPM Zine with the Title IX Office and the UT Austin's Zine Workshop and Education Club.
Come enjoy:
- Delicious food and drinks 🍕🥤
- Pick up your copy of the RVPM Zine
- Create your own Zine!
This is a space to connect, create, and unwind. Bring a friend, make a zine, and soak up the vibes!
Friday, October 31 – Consent & Candy Halloween Tabling
📍 Speedway, by Gregory Gym
🕓 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Get into the spooky spirit and help us in promoting a safe and fun Halloween!
Stop by our table on Speedway for:
- Free candy 🍬
- Consent cards and safety resources 🧡
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.
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