Domestic Violence Awareness Month
DVAM IS RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.
For 33 years, Alpha Chi Omega and its members have worked together to raise awareness about domestic violence. Domestic violence is an issue that affects people — primarily women — in all our communities. With a strong focus on creating impact at the local level, Alpha Chi Omega is proud to provide educational resources, offer programming and raise awareness to help members and nonmembers alike build healthy relationships.
Explore the facts of domestic violence, the history of DVA as Alpha Chi Omega’s philanthropy and our organization’s impact over the last three decades by clicking on the photo below
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Technology-facilitated abuse
Today, we are spending more time online and on our devices than ever before, which has generated new safety risks for individuals, including victims of abuse. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH), technology-facilitated abuse is the use of technology, the internet and online platforms (e.g., social media) to bully, harass, stalk, intimidate or control a partner. Victims of digital abuse and harassment are twice as likely to be physically abused, twice as likely to be psychologically abused and five times as likely to be sexually coerced. In a growing digital age, it’s important to highlight and work to end this type of abuse.
engagement opportunities
Throughout the month of October, we will be providing educational programs and resources to continue this conversation in and beyond our chapters. We encourage you to save the dates for the following events and ways to engage:
Purple Thursday October 16, 2025
On the third Thursday of October, organizations and individuals nationwide wear purple in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. Purple is a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor and commitment to bringing awareness to domestic violence. We hope you’ll encourage chapter sisters to join us in wearing purple on October 16, then share your #PurpleThursday photos with us on social media by tagging @AlphaChiOmegaHQ.
Programs with purpose
Download our new Program with Purpose: Behind the Screen: Understanding Tech-Facilitated Abuse.
Members can access our full list of domestic violence awareness and sexual assault prevention Programs with Purpose in the Resource Center.
Amplify Your Action
Each year, Alpha Chi Omega creates several new DVA infographics and digital assets for our members to utilize. Check out this year’s assets. Here are the Google Drive instructions for more information.
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Break the silence keyboard sticker
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2025 Tableboard
Alpha Chi Omega brand pattern: Dash in ebony and iris
Alpha Chi Omega Lyre graphic in iris and ebony
Alpha Chi Omega brand pattern: Modern Stars in iris
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Real, Strong Women Support Survivors Sticker
Alpha Chi Omega brand pattern: Stars in iris and ebony
Stars graphics in ebony and iris
Vintage flower graphics in Iris
DVAM Google Drive Instructions
If you have any questions about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, please contact our Education and Leadership Initiatives team at eli@alphachiomega.org.
ENGAGE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Don’t forget to use #AXODVAM when posting your pictures and videos to Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and LinkedIn. Tag Alpha Chi Omega headquarters (@AlphaChiOmegaHQ) and share your unedited photos and videos at photos.alphachiomega.org for the opportunity to be featured on social media!