Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and domestic violence continues to be a profound and pervasive social and public health crisis, crossing lines of class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality. Each year, 10 million women and men in the U.S. experience domestic violence. There are many forms of domestic abuse which can be verbal, emotional and/or physical.

We are encouraged to wear purple to show support for those who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and let them know that help is for themselves and their families. To participate in the ‘Purple Thursday’ campaign on Thursday, October 26 please share a photo of you wearing purple on and for those who are ISU students and employees, please post the photo on facebook.com.