October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to not only raising awareness but also offering support to survivors and promoting safe and healthy relationships.
Join us this month as we engage in relationship violence awareness month activities.
October Events
Build You Own Bouquet with Prevention at Pitt
Wednesday, October 8th | 11am-1pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Join Prevention at Pitt as we celebrate the power of self-love and healing with a build your own bouquet event.
PAAR Wellness Workshop Series with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
Unpacking Boundaries
Wednesday, October 8th | Friday, October 17th
1pm-2pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning (Prevention at Pitt)
Self-care and healing can take many forms and involve several different skills, techniques, routines, and supports. Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and Prevention at Pitt are excited to welcome you back to the second installment of our wellness series! This series will give survivors and allies a safe space to learn more about how trauma impacts the body and brain, language for discussing our complex emotions, to take space to learn and practice soothing skills and coping strategies, and most importantly: build community with fellow peers who are also seeking community and support.
No registration, just come as you are!
A Cozy Trauma Informed Yoga
Monday, October 20th | 6pm-7pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning | Register (not required to attend)
A trauma-informed yoga instructor will lead a hands-free, gentle yoga class for survivors of sexual violence and supporters. EveryBODY is welcome - experienced yogis to beginners. You are welcome to bring your own mat, or you can use one of ours! This class will feature hot teas, cider, and fall treats as we engage in self-care.
Stand With and Support: Supporting Survivors of IPV
Tuesday, October 21st | 12pm-1:15pm
Virtual | Register Here
This training offered by STANDING FIRM, a program of the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, is designed for staff and faculty of the university to build understanding of the complex issues around domestic/partner violence and how it affects the workplace and the workforce. Attendees will learn how to recognize the signs that a co-worker or student may be dealing with the realities of domestic/partner violence and how to approach and respond to them in a respectful, safe, and productive manner.
Let's Talk: Intimate Partner Violence Awareness and Intervention
Wednesday, October 22nd | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (294 Semple St.)
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Please join us for a workshop on recognizing the signs of intimate partner violence and learning how to intervene. Representatives from Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, the Women’s Center and Shelter, and Prevention at Pitt will co-facilitate this workshop.
SETPoint Empowerment Self Defense Training
Friday, October 24th | 3:30pm-5pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Prevention at Pitt is excited to partner with SETPoint Empowerment Self Defense to bring a trauma-informed self-defense session to the 31st floor! Self-defense takes many forms, from learning to pick up clues in your environment, to setting healthy boundaries, to practicing effective physical resistance skills. Join SETpoint coaches for this high-energy session where we'll consider and practice common sense and practical ways to keep yourself and others safe. You'll leave feeling strong, energized, and empowered! SETpoint sessions are survivor-centered.
Register Here
Healthy Relationships and the Supernatural
Wednesday, October 29th | 12pm-2pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Are you team Edward or team Jacob? Wait, Bella deserves a healthy relationship rooted in trust and open communication!
Join us for a fun afternoon as we use popular Halloween movies and characters to discuss healthy relationships. Halloween treats will be served!
Mask Making with Prevention at Pitt
Wednesday, October 29th | 4pm-6pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Join us for a discussion on setting boundaries and masking. Participants can make Halloween masks and enjoy treats at this event.
Prevention Trick or Treating
Friday, October 31st | 12pm-2:30pm
All over campus | Pick up a bag on the 31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Join us this Halloween from 12-2:30pm for Campus Resource Trick-or-Treating! Pick up a Prevention at Pitt goody bag and visit participating campus offices to receive candy, resource information, and other fun giveaways! Campus maps and a list of participating offices will be available.