Throughout October, the University of Miami Title IX Office will collaborate with University partners to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A series of events and programs will highlight resources available to those experiencing violence, and share information on how allies can provide support.
“Financial pressures and other daily stressors are known contributors to the rise in abusive behaviors,” said Maria Sevilla, deputy Title IX coordinator. “It is more important than ever to raise awareness, provide resources, and show support for individuals who are in abusive relationships during this particularly difficult time.”
“The University supports domestic violence victims by offering counseling services available through the Counseling Center, the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, and internal resources and referrals to outside agencies,” added Beverly Pruitt, associate vice president for the Office of Workplace Equity and Inclusion and the University’s Title IX coordinator. “If you know someone, or if you yourself are experiencing domestic violence or dating violence, we recommend that you reach out to our office for a personalized review of the options and resources specific to your case. We are here to help,” she said.
Monday, Oct. 9 through Friday, Oct. 20
The Title IX Office is hosting a collection drive for Safe Space, a shelter dedicated to victims of domestic violence and their families. Between Oct.9 through 20, the team is collecting toiletries and personal hygiene products for the shelter. Find drop-off locations on each campus.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Technology Aided Violence: How abusers misuse technology to assert control.
Register for an interactive program about cyber stalking and non-consensual porn, as well as practical tips to identify red flags and establish boundaries before behaviors escalate.
Monday, Oct. 30
Addressing and Preventing Intimate Partner Violence in Healthcare Settings.
In partnership with Futures Without Violence, a non-profit organization with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence, explore tools to effectively address the topic of intimate partner violence with patients, understanding the many barriers that might keep a patient from disclosing abuse.
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Covered persons at educational institutions are protected by Title IX—regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, part- or full-time status, disability, race, or national origin—in all aspects of the institution’s educational programs and activities.
Visit the University’s Title IX website for more information.
