Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
October 2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence's national theme this year is With Survivors, Always.
Please see below for multiple ways you can get involved this October. If you're interested in a presentation on Hope House services, domestic violence, or teen dating violence for your agency, business, civic group, church, campus or school, please call us at 608-356-9123 or email us here. Be sure to check out our Facebook page and Instagram page for updates!
Events
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- Oct 8: Bingo Night Fundraiser, Mauston: Everyone loves Bingo and great food and drinks, right?! Well if you do, join us at Gravity Box Brewing Company in Mauston on October 8, starting at 6pm. 10 rounds, $10 per stack. All funds raised from Bingo will go straight to Hope House and support survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We'll see you there!
- Oct 17: Color Run in Adams: Join us for “Silence Conceals Violence,” a 5K Color Run on Saturday, October 17th at Adams-Friendship Middle School! Day-of registration opens at 9am, with the 5K kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a morning full of energy and community with a coffee truck, DJ, face painting, and a raffle. An event t-shirt is included with registration! All proceeds will go directly to Hope House. This is a fun, family-friendly event with a powerful message—and a great way to come together in support of ending violence. Register here - only $15!
- Oct 22: Purple Thursday Donation Drive in Baraboo: October 22nd is our big Purple Thursday donation drive! From 7am-3pm at Hope House (720 Ash St. in Baraboo), you’re invited to drop off donations from our wish list (coming soon) to help stock our shelves. Stop by with a donation between 11am-1pm and get a free meal (burger or hotdog with chips and a soda) courtesy of the Baraboo Elks Lodge. Let’s make it a year to remember - consider competing with other friends, family members, co-workers, or businesses to see who can bring in the most donations to help support survivors in our communities! Don't forget to wear purple to show your support of domestic violence survivors!
DVAM TV Graphics |
Stickers on To-Go Cups |
Do you have TVs at your workplace, school, or church? Check out our variety of Domestic Violence Awareness Month images for you to download and use during the month of October!
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Look for our Domestic Violence Awareness Month stickers on your to-go cups this October! List of coffee shops where you can find them coming soon.
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Virtual Classroom |
Tree Sashes |
Check out our DVAM virtual classroom with links to online resources!
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Look for our awareness signs attached to purple sashes around trees in Adams-Friendship.
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Recommended Resources
Looking to become better educated on domestic violence and supporting survivors? We recommend these resources:
The National Network to End Domestic Violence, who created the #Every1KnowsSome1 campaign, has excellent resources on their website and social media pages. Be sure to check out their 10 Tips to Have an Informed Conversation on Domestic Violence. Have access to a printer? Download their free coloring pages.
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The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence has a Friends and Family Guide for how to help someone in an abusive relationship, available en espanol too. We also like their How's Your Relationship? Conversation Cards to talk to kids and teens about relationships and to talk to someone about their abusive behavior.
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Workplaces Respond, a project of Futures Without Violence, provides resources, training, and technical assistance to employers, survivors, co-workers, and advocates to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual harassment and violence, and stalking impacting the workplace.
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Looking for more information for adults on domestic violence? Check out the organizations on our Domestic Violence Resources page. Looking for more information on talking to teens and young adults on healthy and unhealthy relationships? We highly recommend LoveIsRespect and the One Love Foundation. Have questions on supporting someone experiencing domestic violence? Please call our 24-hour, confidential helpline at 1-800-584-6790.