DVAM = Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Our voices are stronger together.

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
To be announced!

Sip for Hope Tasting Event to Benefit The Center for Family Justice
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kindred Spirits & Wine, 450 Main Street, Monroe
Tickets $25 - Click here to purchase

 

The Center for Empowerment & Education (Danbury)

SafeWalk
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Brookfield, Danbury, New Milford, Newtown & Ridgefield
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Bethel
Virtual SafeWalk any day in October!
Click here for more information on each event and to register.

 

The Network (Enfield)

33rd Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, October 5, 2026
10:30am
Ellington Ridge Country Club
Click here for more information and to register.

 

YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project (Greenwich)

Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 4, 2026
9:00am
Bruce Park, Greenwich
Click here for more information and to register.

The Rising Conference
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
9:30am
YWCA Greenwich
Click here for more information and to register.

Community Candlelight Vigil
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:30pm
YWCA Greenwich
Click here for more information.

 

Interval House (Hartford)

Jennifer Farber Dulos Memorial Walk to End Domestic Violence
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Registration & Activities 9am | Walk 10am
Dunkin’ Park, Hartford
Click here for more info and to register.

Panel Discussion - Lessons from Netflix's The Crash
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:00pm-7:00pm
Virtual - Hosted by Interval House & Project SAGE
Click here for more info.

Breakfast with Champions
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Registration & Networking 7:30am | Program 8am
The Riverview, Simsbury
Click here for more info and to register (required).

 

Project SAGE (Lakeville)

Community Vigil & Candlelight Remembrance Walk
Thursday, October 8, 2026
6:30pm-7:30pm
Community Field, 10 Sharon Road, Lakeville
Click here for more information.

Panel Discussion - Lessons from Netflix's The Crash
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:00pm-7:00pm
Virtual - Hosted by Project SAGE & Interval House
Click here for more info.

 

Prudence Crandall Center (New Britain)

Silent No More Candlelight Vigil
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:00pm-7:15pm
594 Burritt Street, New Britain
Click here for more information.

 

The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (New Haven/Shelton)

Sound of Hope
To be announced!

 

Safe Futures (New London)

Safe Futures Safe Walk
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Registration & Craft Fair 8:00am | Walk 10:00am
Arnold Holm Jr. Memorial Park/Duck Pond
Click here for more information and to register.

 

Domestic Violence Crisis Center (Stamford/Norwalk)

Smash & Support Charity Pickleball Tournament
Friday, October 2, 2026
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Pickleball America of Stamford
Click here for more information.

 

Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury

Annual Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness
To be announced!