Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Published: October 21, 2025 | Author: Southern Utah University | Read Time: 2 minutes
Domestic Violence Awareness month, established by Congress in 1989, is a time for organizations and individuals across the nation to unite in raising awareness about the impacts of domestic violence and resources available to survivors. DV is a prevalent issue that can impact anyone. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, 47.3% of women and 44.2% of men in the United States reported contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime (as of 2022).
What is Canyon Creek Services?
Canyon Creek Services is a non-profit group that serves Beaver, Iron, and Garfield counties. They provide free, confidential, comprehensive services to survivors of DV and sexual assault. In addition to direct assistance, they engage in community education and prevention initiatives. To learn more about what CCS does or to see additional resources, visit the Canyon Creek Services website.
Events
To honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the SUU Health and Wellness Center has partnered with Canyon Creek Services for a week full of events during the last half of October.
On the 20th, there will be a tabling event from 11-1 in the Student Center Living Room with donuts and poster making supplies. These posters will be on display in the Health and Wellness office. On the 21st, also in the Student Living Room, Canyon Creek Services will be giving an all-inclusive sex ed presentation from 12-1 with a taco bar provided by Chartwells. On the 22nd, a Chalk About Consent event will be held at the Library Quad from 11-1. To close out the week, there will be Title IX bingo in the Living Room from 4-6pm with prizes for the winners. This is an event you won't want to miss!
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone. Please reach out to SUU CAPS or Canyon Creek Services 24-hour Hotline (call or text): (435) 233-5732.
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Contact Information:
Brooke Heath
435-586-5400
brookeheath1@suu.edu