What is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)?
DVAM is observed every October and was launched by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) to unite advocates across the country in the movement to end violence against women and children. Today, DVAM continues to serve as a powerful reminder that domestic violence impacts individuals and families of all identities.
Join survivors, advocates, coalitions, and community members nationwide in raising awareness and working together toward a future free from violence.
Be sure to check back often for updates and local events in your area!
DVAM 2025 theme: Every1KnowsSome1
Each year, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) leads a nationwide campaign for DVAM. This year’s theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, emphasizes just how common domestic violence is—and reminds us that everyone has a role to play in ending it.
Learn MoreWays to Take Action:
- Local Events: Click here to see what our member programs are hosting near you.
- Social Media Campaign: Download our new toolkit to explore ways to engage your community and access shareable images for social media.
- Purple Thursday: On Thursday, October 16, wear purple to show your support for domestic violence survivors and your commitment to ending all forms of violence. Take a selfie in your purple and share it on social media with #PurpleThursday #DVAM #Every1KnowsSome1.
- GiveForDV On Thursday, October 23, join us for GiveForDV, the national Giving Day for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Visit https://bit.ly/NJCEDVDonation to make a gift. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference for survivors and the programs that support them.
NEW Domestic Violence Awareness Month Toolkit
Download the toolkit and join the movement.
Inside this toolkit, you’ll find:
- Information about domestic violence and its impact on marginalized communities
- Ways to support survivors and loved ones who may be experiencing abuse
- Strategies for preventing domestic violence
- A social media toolkit with images and caption ideas
- Resource flyers for survivors
- Findings from our Survivor Needs Assessment and the Domestic Violence Counts Report
Together, we can create safer, more supportive communities.
Images for Social Media
NNEDV
Created by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) for GivingTuesdayNow in 2020, #GiveForDV is a cause-based giving community, encouraging organizations and people to come together to support survivors and domestic violence organizations. In 2021 we connected #GiveForDV to Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) to create a season of giving, community, and awareness for domestic violence.
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