The Women's Studies Program presents events focusing on Domestic Violence Awareness month during the Week Without Violence.
In October 1981 the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) held the first "National Day of Unity." The "National Day of Unity" was a time meant to connect other advocates working in the mission to end domestic violence. The hope was that by connecting other advocates around the country more could be done in the area of advocacy.
As time went on, the day became a week of remembrance and eventually the day became a full month of Awareness. With the leadership of NCADV, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was held in October of 1987. That same year marks the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hot line.
In 1989 the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, Women's Protective Services teams up with local government to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
What is happening on our campus?
- October 18 - Rape Myths on Trial: Naming the Unnamed Conspirator | noon - 1:20 p.m. | TTU Library TLPDC 153
You are welcome to bring your lunch
In this provocative presentation, Anne Munch, a career prosecutor and advocate for victims of gender violence, examines how cultural attitudes shape the outcomes of rape and sexual assault cases. Drawing on years of experience prosecuting sex crimes, Munch shows how rape cases often turn on the involvement of an "unnamed conspirator" -- the complex of myths and stories we tell ourselves as a culture about sex, gender, power, and responsibility. Using examples from real cases, and harrowing evidence from actual 911 calls, Munch reveals how the assumptions that juries bring into the courtroom often stack the odds against victims, and at the same time challenges us to think critically about how our own assumptions might unintentionally reinforce victim-blaming. The result is a stunning look inside our criminal justice system and an incisive analysis of American culture's warped views of women's sexuality. Register today! http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
- October 19 - "Engaging Men as Change Agents" | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | TTU Library Room TBA
Lunch provided by Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center
Guest Speakers from Women's Protective Services, Lubbock, INC . WPS recognizes the importance of men to stand up against family and gender-based violence. With this issue so commonly affecting a large number of women, it is easy to forget that there are strong men who recognize that when inequality exists we are all affected. It is with this in mind that we have asked male advocates to share their story of how they came to follow this career path and commitment to being an agent of change with regard to ending family violence. This event is FREE and open to the public. Lunch is provided by CCAAC. Register today! http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/
For more information on this and other events check the TTU Women's Studies web site:http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies/events_wwv.php
If you or someone you know are in need of assistance from Women's Protective Services please contact them by phone at (806) 748-5292 or visit their web site: www.wpslbk.org Crisis hot-line: (806) 747-6491 & (800) 736-6491
CONTACT: Tricia Earl, Unit Coordinator, Women's Studies Program, T (806) 742.4335 | http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies
