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"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.You must do the thing which you think you cannot do."

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

10.05.2012

Getting the Conversation Started: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month


Domestic Violence Awareness month has a very special meaning to us Alpha Chis. More often than not, society envisions those affected by domestic violence as other people. That “other” may be closer than you think! Start the conversation with your sisters and peers on prevention, healthy relationships, self worth and confidence. Offer prevention opportunities and raise awareness by working with local non-profit agencies to provide education or develop your own curriculum based on your own research. Prevention is key in any cause!

 
Resources from HQs
 
OnWatch Safety App: Technology Program Ideas for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthAlpha Chi Omega is teaming up with OnWatch™, the smart phone safety app, to promote well-being and safety for all of our sisters during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.OnWatch has six programmable features that, when activated, send text and email alerts with your GPS location. It is designed for you and your college lifestyle and it won the Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge sponsored by the White House.‘Emergency Friends’ is one OnWatch feature that allows you to discreetly alert your friends that you need help or you are in an uncomfortable situation.Contact the marketing department at headquarters if you would like more information about how your chapter can use these program materials to promote safety and awareness during October.
 
DV Awareness Event Ideas: To learn more about domestic violence awareness and for event ideas, resources, and more, utilize your chapter’s Domestic Violence Awareness Resource Guide. This guidebook was sent to your chapter in August 2011 and should be passed down through officer transitions. View an electronic copy here.
 
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Posted by Charissa

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