Join the Office of Domestic Violence Strategies and community partners as we recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Everyone deserves to have a healthy relationship. If you think that your relationship is abusive, or if you think someone you know is being abused, call the 24-hour Philadelphia domestic violence hotline at (866) 723-3014.
Get involved! Show your support for survivors by attending events this Domestic Violence Awareness Month:
iPledge Campaign Press Conference
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 12-1 p.m.
Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard
Join Women Against Abuse for the 17th Annual iPledge® press conference and resource fair.
Domestic Violence Services in Philadelphia/Servicios para la violencia de pareja en Filadelfia
Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 12-1 p.m.
Zoom
This is a webinar in Spanish. En honor al Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica (Domestic Violence Awareness Month, o DVAM por sus siglas en inglés), únase a este seminario web para aprender sobre la violencia de pareja y los recursos de ayuda en Filadelfia, Pensilvania. Este seminario web se presenta en ESPAÑOL.
7th Annual My Purple Path Walk and Fair
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 12-4 p.m.
Collingdale Borough Hall, 800 MacDade Blvd., Collingdale, PA 19023
Join Purple House Project PA for an afternoon of food, music, vendors, speakers, and more at their annual Walk and Fair.
Lighting Ceremony & Survivor Celebration
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 5:30-8 p.m.
1340 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Paint Fishtown purple! Join Lutheran Settlement House for refreshments, drinks, and music to celebrate survivors. This event will take place outside on the deck. No RSVP necessary to attend.
Unite for Safety, Empower for Change
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 12-3p.m.
Sweat Fitness Queen Village, 700 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Led by former professional MMA fighter Jamie Miller, this event will feature self-empowerment and protection tactics, as well as opportunities to engage with local leaders on topics related to public safety and empowerment. Register online to reserve your free spot.
Paint Philly Purple Day
Thursday, October 17, 2023 | All day!
Anywhere!
Show your support for survivors and start conversations about domestic violence by wearing purple, the color of the movement to end domestic violence. To join:
- Wear your favorite purple outfit and take a selfie.
- Post your selfie and share resources about domestic violence or a supportive message with #PaintPhillyPurple
Here are some examples: “I believe survivors,” “I support survivors,” or “Everyone deserves to be safe.”
- Tag your friends to do the same!
8th Annual Amplifying Our Voices: Empowerment through Poetry & Community
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 7-8:30 p.m.
The Friends Free Library at Germantown Friends School, 5418 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Join Women In Transition for an evening of sharing, healing, and speaking up. There will be an open mic and readings by local poets for DVAM, emceed by 2020-21 Philadelphia’s Poet Laureate Trapeta Mayson.
Trans Survivors and Relationship Violence Panel
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 1-2 p.m.
Zoom
Join Mazzoni Center to hear panelists discuss their stories of relationship violence and give insight as to how we can better support trans survivors. Consider joining us for this webinar if you are currently supporting trans survivors, would like to better support trans survivors, or are a survivor looking to hear more stories like yours!
LIFE, A Tribute to Survivors of Domestic Violence
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 6-8 p.m.
Temple University Ritter Hall, Lecture Hall, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Join Queens United Against Domestic Violence, a program of STRIVE Motivation and Temple University for an evening to celebrate the life of survivors. Event will feature spoken word artists, vocalists, dramatic interpretations, resources, and light refreshments. No RSVP necessary to attend.
The Other Side of Addressing Domestic Violence: Intervening with the Person Causing Harm
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 12-1 p.m.
Zoom
Join this webinar to learn about services and strategies to intervene with the person causing abuse in a relationship. This webinar will feature Tony Lapp from Courdea, a local organization that provides treatment for people who have engaged in harmful behavior.
