Join Safer for Dating Violence Action Month, October 2025
This year’s Dating Violence Action Month (DVAM) theme is: “Answer the Call: Connect. Empower. Transform.” This theme highlights our collective responsibility to end the silence surrounding dating violence and emphasizes that every voice makes a difference and every connection makes change.
Follow our outreach campaign all month long on Instagram at @Campushealthandwellbeing, Follow our updated events at Cal Poly Now, and join us for the following events!
Answer the Call: DVAM Intro Booth"Answer the Call" at Safer's Action Month Launch Booth! We'll have activities and goodie bags for anyone who participates. Wednesday, 10/1, 11AM-1PM UU Plaza |
DVAM Loteria with La CasaJoin us for La Casa xSafer, exploring gender-based violence prevention within Latine/x communities. This lunch-and-learn features an engaging game of Loteria , food and prizes!
Fri 10/3, 12-2PM La Casa |
Answer the Call: Call it what it is"Answer the Call" at Safer's Action Month Booth! We'll have activities and goodie bags for anyone who participates.
Monday, 10/6 12PM-1PM Dexter Lawn |
Harvesting Healing PrintsCarve DVAM inspired stamps that we will use to print meaningful designs on tote bags during our Art in the Dark event. RSVP required on Cal Poly Now.
Wednesday, 10/8 2PM-4PM. Location in RSVP link.
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Safer SymposiumJoin faculty, researchers, and students to discuss various intersections within Gender and Power-Based Violence (GPBV).
Tuesday, 10/14 9AM-3PM Chumash Auditorium |
Answer the Call: Calling In“Answer the Call” at Safer’s Action Month Booth! Participate in a “calling in” activity to discuss how to support survivors, be an ally, and advocate for change.
Tuesday, 10/14 10AM-12PM Chumash Auditorium |
Open Mic NightUplift the voices of survivors through song, poetry and spoken word. Join us for snacks and solidarity at this quarterly event!
Friday, 10/17 6PM-8PM Front Porch |
Staff and Faculty Purple ThursdayCreate your own bouquet in a floral arrangement class led by the CP Plant Shop. 2 sessions for fac and staff only, registration required - see Safer website.
Thursday, 10/23 12:30PM-1:20PM & 1:30PM-2:20PM Health Center Lawn, Bldg. 27 |
Party Smart Pregame - Purple PLURsdayJoin us for a simulated rave at PULSE's Party Smart Pregame. Kandi making and Safer party tips provided!
Thursday, 10/23 3:30PM-5:30PM Health Center Lawn, Bldg. 27 |
Art in the DarkJoin us for Art in the Dark to raise awareness for DVAM with block printing tote bags, a walk-through art experience, and a candlelight vigil to honor survivors.
Wednesday, 10/29 6-8PM UU Plaza |
Scary Movie NightSafer is hosting a scary movie night where we’ll dissect the underlying themes of dating violence in the movie Scream.
Thursday, 10/30, 7PM-9PM Safer Office, UU 217-G |
