DVAM = Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Join a local DVAM event! October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
What began in 1981 as a “Day of Unity” has evolved into a nationwide month of action that celebrates survivors and raises awareness not only about the issue, but also about the services available to help survivors and their families be safer. CCADV’s 18 member organizations hold local events during DVAM and throughout the year to honor survivors and engage community partners. These events are great opportunities to get involved locally as our coalition works together to create a strong statewide impact.
Check out these great local events with our member organizations!
Our members hold a variety of awareness and remembrance events across the state throughout the month of October. Each event is a great way to get involved in with your local member organization and help in our work of creating a world where no person lives in fear!
The Center for Family Justice (Bridgeport)
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5:30-7:30pm
Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport
Click here for more information.
The Center for Empowerment & Education (Danbury)
SafeWalk
Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Bethel, Danbury, New Milford, Newtown & Ridgefield
Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Brookfield
Virtual SafeWalk any day in October!
Click here for more information on each event and to register.
The Network (Enfield)
32nd Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, October 6, 2025
10:30am
Ellington Ridge Country Club
Click here for more information and to register.
YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project (Greenwich)
Walk the Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 5, 2025
8:15am registration | 9:00am state (rain or shine)
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich
Click here for more information and to register.
Interval House (Hartford)
Jennifer Farber Dulos Memorial Walk to End Domestic Violence
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Registration & Activities 9am | Walk 10am
Dunkin’ Park, Hartford
Click here for more info and to register.
Breakfast with Champions
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Registration & Networking 7:30am | Program 8am
The Riverview, Simsbury
Click here for more info and to register (required).
Project SAGE (Lakeville)
Community Vigil with Red Sand Project Action
Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:15pm
Community Field, Lakeville
Click here for more info.
DVAM Film and Talkback: Another Body
Saturday, October 25, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Moviehouse, Millerton, NY
Click here for more info.
Prudence Crandall Center (New Britain)
Silent No More Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:00pm
594 Burritt St, New Britain
Click here for more information.
Safe Futures (New London)
Safe Futures Safe Walk
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Registration & Craft Fair 8:00am | Walk 10:00am
Waterford Duck Pond Park
Click here for more information and to register.
Domestic Violence Crisis Center (Stamford/Norwalk)
Harvest Fest
Friday, November 7, 2025
6:15pm
Shorehaven Golf Club, Norwalk
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
2nd Annual Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:00 - 10:30am
Waterbury City Hall
For more information call (203) 575-0388 or email info@safehavenofgw.org
CCADV Purple Thursday
10.16.25
Purple Thursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and an easy way for people to show their commitment to promoting healthy relationships.
All you need to do is wear purple - the “color” of domestic violence, start a conversation with your family, friends or coworkers about why you’re wearing purple, and then take a selfie and post it online.
It’s that simple, because each ripple of purple voices and photos online can create a tidal wave of awareness and change!heck back this fall for the date of Purple Thursday 2022!
