October 2025 Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

purple awareness ribbon Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to bring attention to the prevalence of domestic violence and promote education about its impact. For college students, it serves as an opportunity to engage in important conversations about prevention, respect, and healthy relationships.

This month, the TAMU-CC Civil Rights / Title IX Office encourages the campus community to learn more about the resources available on campus and actively work toward creating a safer environment for everyone. We invite you to join us at the awareness activities listed below. Together, we all play a vital role in fostering a community built on mutual respect, understanding, and awareness.

Every Thursday in October
The campus community is encouraged to wear purple every Thursday to raise awareness about domestic violence.

Oct. 1 | Coffee with a Cop | 9-10 a.m. | Breezeway
University Police Department presents Coffee with a Cop Day, bringing together police officers and the campus community. Stop by for coffee, conversation, and donuts. Let's build connections!

Oct. 2 |  Put Your Nail in It! | 10 a.m. to noon | Breezeway
Participants are encouraged to paint a fingernail using various shades of purple nail polish to show their support in a respectful and peaceful way to end domestic violence and promote healthy relationships.

Oct. 9 | Hands Are Not for Hitting | 10 a.m. to noon | Breezeway
Participants can leave a handprint using washable paints or various markers on the Hands Are Not for Hitting banner to raise awareness about domestic violence and commitment to nonviolence.

Oct. 16 | "Shatter the Silence, Stop the Violence" | 10-11 a.m. | OCNR 135
University Police Department Chief of Police Melissa Perkins will present a session on domestic violence.

Oct. 23 | What's Your Red Flag? | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. | East Lawn
This event will provide participants with an opportunity to write their message on a flag. Messages will focus on relationship behaviors that are healthy or unhealthy. Flags will be displayed on the East Lawn until 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24.