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This message is being sent to all Duke graduate, professional, and undergraduate students:
Dear students,

October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM), an opportunity for our community to raise awareness about relationship violence, connect people with resources, and continue building a campus culture grounded in healthy, respectful relationships.  

Creating that culture is ongoing work we all share. The ways we build connection, model healthy relationships, challenge harmful behaviors, look out for one another, and help members of our community find support all contribute to a Duke where people can feel safe, respected, and valued.  

Throughout October, Gender Violence Education and Outreach (GVEO), part of Student Affairs' Health Promotion team, will host programs designed to bring our community together through conversation, education, connection, and support. 

Relationship Violence Awareness Month Events 
RVAM Community & Resource Fair
Monday, October 5 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 
  • Explore resources from across Duke on the plaza, learn how to get involved, and pledge to stand up against harm while helping build a culture of care. 
Purple Thursday
Thursday, October 15 | All Day 
  • Wear purple to show your support for survivors while joining members of the Duke community in raising awareness about relationship violence. 
Bystander Intervention Training
Dates throughout October 
  • Learn how to safely step in, show up, support the people around you, and help create a culture of care. Registration is available through DukeGroups. 
Additional events are taking place throughout the month. 
Relationship violence can affect members of our community in many different ways, and it is important for any member of our community who has been impacted to know that we see you, we believe you, and we are here to support you.

We want to acknowledge that current events in the news can be distressing for many, including survivors and the student leaders who work continuously to promote healthy and supportive culture on campus. Duke offers resources for students seeking support for themselves or someone they care about. Please see the list of resources included at the conclusion of this e-mail or visit our Get Support website.  

We hope you will find an opportunity to participate in this month’s programs,learn more about the resources available across Duke, and contribute to making our community one where healthy, respectful relationships can thrive. 

Thank you for the many ways you care for one another while contributing to our Duke community. 

Warmly, 
Dawna Jones 
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students 
 
Libby Skiles  
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs for Student Wellbeing 
 
Mary Pat McMahon
Vice Provost/Vice President of Student Affairs 
Confidential Resources 
Confidential resources will not share information about a report without the individual’s express written permission unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm to the Complainant or to others or there is a legal obligation to reveal such information (e.g., suspected abuse or neglect of a minor). These individuals can also help an individual make a report to the University. 
  • CAPS Gender Violence Intervention Coordinator : 984-569-0592 | GVICoordinator@duke.edu | Students will be contacted within 24 hours, or sooner if necessary. 
  • TimelyCare: 24/7 virtual mental health support  
  • Clergy (acting as clergy in their professional role at Duke) 
 
Non-Confidential Resources 
  • If you report concerns to a Non-Confidential Reporting Option, someone will reach out to you to provide information regarding resources, support, and how to file a complaint. You are not required to respond. You do not need to file a complaint to receive support. 
  • The Balthrop Cassidy Fellows help Duke students build healthy, supportive relationships across campus and beyond. Through programs focused on boundaries, consent, and connection, they give students practical tools to navigate friendships, dating, and other meaningful relationships. As part of QuadEx, the fellowship helps create a community where every student can thrive. 
  • Gender Violence Education and Outreach (GVEO) helps students build a campus culture grounded in consent, respect, and support. Through education and outreach on healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and supporting survivors, GVEO gives students practical ways to prevent gender violence and care for one another. 
Reporting an Incident 
Use the confidential online Incident Reporting tool to provide OIE with preliminary information concerning incidents of protected status harassment, discrimination and related misconduct involving students, faculty, or staff.  More information about what happens when you complete a report is available here.
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