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October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month

Last revised: 2024

In recognition of Relationship Violence Awareness Month, Equal Opportunity and Compliance and Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) are teaming up to promote resources, options and supportive measures available for those affected by relationship violence.
October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month. Purple ribbon. Safe at UNC logo.

Relationship violence encompasses a broad spectrum of abusive behavior committed by a current or former romantic or intimate partner, which can include physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of action. The Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconductprohibits interpersonal violence, which includes relationship violence and abusive behavior between family members or roommates. Similarly, the Policy on Prohibited Sexual Harassment Under Title IX prohibits dating and domestic violence.

University Resources

  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential mental health support. Contact CAPS 24/7 at 919-966-3658. You can also email them at caps@unc.edu.
  • Equal Opportunity and Compliance can help explore support and reporting options and help connect members of the Carolina community with campus and community resources. Report and response managers are typically the first point of contact between the EOC Office and the UNC community. Report and response managers work with students, faculty and staff impacted by interpersonal, dating, or domestic violence, as well as those impacted by sexual violence, stalking, and protected status harassment and discrimination. The report and response managers do not provide advocacy support, but help individuals understand their reporting options, connect them to resources and assist with supportive measures for students and employees. Supportive measures can include campus no-contact orders, professor notifications, approved absences, traffic pattern checks, and support related to academics, housing, parking and work situations. Contact: reportandresponse@unc.edu or 919-445-2759.
  • The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (employee-only resource) is a confidential resource available to help employees through stressful situations and events. Contact: 877-314-5841 (24-Hours).
  • The Gender Violence Services Coordinators (GVSCs) provide confidential support for UNC students and employees impacted by any form of gender-based violence and/or harassment. The GVSCs can provide emotional support, help with needs and considerations related to safety planning, and explore options for support and reporting. The GVSCs are available to meet via video call, phone, or in-person. To find a time to connect with the GVSCs, please email gvsc@unc.edu or call 919-962-1343.
  • The Heels Care Network is the University’s central hub for mental health and wellness resources.
  • The University Ombuds Office serves as a confidential, impartial, and informal resource for students and employees. The Ombuds Office is available to listen, help identify and evaluate options, and offer referrals to other resources. Contact: ombuds@unc.edu or 919-843-8204.
  • UNC Police can help students and employees understand their options for reporting to law enforcement and serve as the law enforcement reporting entity for crime occurring on campus. They can also help individuals with safety planning. For immediate assistance, dial 911 or for non-emergency, you can call 919-962-8100 and ask to speak with an investigator.

Community, State and National Resources

Resources for Interpersonal (Relationship) Violence

Resources for Sexual Violence

  • Department of Defense Safe Helpline is the sole secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support service specifically for members of the Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault. Contact: 877-995-5247
  • Orange County Rape Crisis Center provides 24/7 confidential support for people affected by sexual violence. Help line: 866-935-4783; text line: 919-504-5211, online chat at ocrcc.org.
  • Pathways to Safety International provides safety planning, case management, professional counseling, legal advocacy, transition services and resource information for individuals who have experienced gender-based violence while traveling or living abroad. Crisis email: crisis@pathwaystosafety.org
  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support and referrals to resources in each state. Contact: help line 800-656-4673; online chat at rainn.org.
  • The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) individuals. We also offer information and support to friends, family, or co-workers on the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities. Contact: 800-832-1901
  • The North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA) is an inclusive, statewide alliance working to end sexual violence through education, advocacy and legislation. NCCASA offers an online directory of sexual violence service providers across North Carolina. Contact: 919-871-1015
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: LGBTQ Center – SASB South Suite 3308

The GVSCs host in-person drop-in hours in the LGBTQ Center during the fall and spring semesters. During drop-in hours, individuals do not need to schedule an appointment to meet with a GVSC. All students, faculty, staff, and post-doctoral scholars are welcome to access drop-in hours.

Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Carolina Union

Registration required. Register by Tuesday, October 1, at 5 p.m. at Empower UNC.

Empower UNC equips students and employees with information, resources, and strategies to respond to disclosures of sexual violence, interpersonal violence, stalking, and sexual and gender-based harassment in an informed and compassionate way.

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: The Pit
Learn more about confidential support available on campus and in the community for individuals impacted by relationship violence. Staff from Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and Compass Center will be present to share information about their resources.
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: The Pit

Sponsored by Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and Equal Opportunity and Compliance.

Learn more about resources, support, and options available on campus and in the community for harassment, discrimination, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking.

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location: Upendo Lounge-SASB North, Room 114

Registration required. Register by Monday, October 14, at 11:59 pm through Heel Life.

Come hang out, craft, and chat about healthy relationships. This event will not be a space for personal disclosures. Snacks provided. Eligible for CLE credit.

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: The Pit

Sponsored by Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and Equal Opportunity and Compliance.

Learn more about resources, support, and options available on campus and in the community for harassment, discrimination, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking.

Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: LGBTQ Center – SASB South, Suite 3308

The GVSCs host in-person drop-in hours in the LGBTQ Center during the fall and spring semesters. During drop-in hours, individuals do not need to schedule an appointment to meet with a GVSC. All students, faculty, staff, and post-doctoral scholars are welcome to access drop-in hours.

Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: The Graduate Student Center & Zoom

Registration is required. Register by Sunday, October 27 at noon through Heel Life.

Join Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and the Financial Wellness Center as we explore financial well-being in healthy relationships.

Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Carolina Union

Registration required. Register by Monday, October 28, at 10 a.m. at Empower UNC.

Empower UNC equips students and employees with information, resources, and strategies to respond to disclosures of sexual violence, interpersonal violence, stalking, and sexual and gender-based harassment in an informed and compassionate way.

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