October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SA/VIP) has been busier than usual coordinating events and raising awareness on the University of South Carolina's campus this month. Every minute spent developing our campaign, building connections with community partners and within the Gamecock Nation is worth it.
Did you know:
Domestic Violence is the leading type of violence against women.
16-24 is the age that women experience the highest rate of interpersonal violence.
Domestic Violence is the leading type of violence against women.
16-24 is the age that women experience the highest rate of interpersonal violence.
SC is ranked #7 in the nation for homicides caused by domestic violence
1-3 college students report physically assaulting a dating partner. (this includes heterosexual as well as same-sex partners).
More than 3 women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the US every day.
More than 3 women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the US every day.
This month of awareness is coming to end soon, but we have a long way to go.
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