Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

Monday, October 20, 2025

  • Flyer with a dark purple background decorated with gold dots and watercolor-style swirls. Large text at the top reads: “Supporting Survivors Through STRIVE.” Below, smaller text says: “Together we can build a community that cares for, supports, and uplifts survivors.” Event details follow: “Monday, October 20, @WRC | 616 E Green St. Suite 213, 5:30 PM.” At the bottom, italicized text reads: “Dinner provided for the first 15 participants.”

    Supporting Survivors Through STRIVE

    5:30 - 6:30 pm
    WRC, 616 E Green St, Suite 213 Champaign, IL 61820

    Join the WRC Advocacy Team as we explore ways to support survivors of relationship violence. We all know a survivor. In fact, 18-24 year olds experience the highest rates of relationship violence. Supporting survivors can seem daunting but we utilize the acronym STRIVE as an easy way to help you remember the best ways to support.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  • Flyer with a black textured background and collage-style design featuring torn paper, tape, and doodles. The top reads “Podcast Club” in bold, cutout-style white letters. Below, text says: “Join us for an unfiltered conversation on sex, intimacy, and healthy relationships from a collection of episodes from the “Tell Me Something Messy” and “Decisions, Decisions” podcasts.” Two podcast cover images appear: the top one shows Brandon Kyle Goodman against a red background with text “Tell Me Something Messy,” and the bottom one shows two hosts smiling on a yellow background with the title “Decisions, Decisions.” Event details are listed with white icons: “Tuesday, 10/21,” “3:00 PM,” and “BNAACC.” The University of Illinois Student Affairs logo appears at the top left, and a footer reads: “This event is open to all eligible persons regardless of gender, race, color, or national origin.”

    Podcast Club

    3:00 - 4:00 pm
    BNAACC | 1212 W. Nevada Street Urbana, IL 61801

    A podcast club? Think of it like a book club, but for podcast episodes! Join staff from BNAACC, Sankofa, and the WRC for an open, sex-positive discussion inspired by Decisions, Decisions and Tell Me Something Messy. We’ll talk about love, connection, and what it really means to have healthy relationships. No filters, just real talk.

  • Toxic Love Bingo

    5:30 pm
    Women's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820

Thursday, October 23, 2025

  • Flyer with a background of teal mountains. At the top, large script text reads: “Supporter Strategies.” Below in smaller text: “At the WRC, 616 E Green St, Suite 213.” In bold capital letters, the main heading says: “Caring for the Survivors in Your Life.” Event details read: “Thursday, October 23 | 12:00–1:00 PM.” Additional information is provided: “To speak with a confidential advisor: Call (217) 333-3137 or email wrcadvocacy@illinois.edu.” At the bottom are logos for the University of Illinois Student Affairs and a note: “This event is open to all survivors regardless of gender, race, color or national origin. Funding provided by the Student Cultural Programming Fee.”

    Supporter Strategies: Caring for the Survivors in Your Life

    12:00 - 1:00 pm
    WRC, 616 E Green St, Suite 213 Champaign, IL 61820

    Do you have a friend, partner, or loved one who’s a survivor? You’re not alone. Join the WRC Advocacy Team for a special edition of Survivor Strategies made just for supporters like you. We’ll talk openly about the ups and downs of being there for someone you care about, and share practical strategies to support survivors while also taking care of you!

Monday, October 27, 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  • Teal mountain background with black text. Survivor Strategies at the WRC (616 E Green St, Suite 213). Handling Triggers Tuesday, October 28 | 6:30-8:00pm. To speak with a confidential advisor call 217-333-3137 or email wrcadvocacy@illinois.edu.

    Survivor Strategies: Handling Triggers

    6:30 - 8:00 pm
    WRC, 616 E Green St, Suite 213 Champaign, IL

    Survivor Strategies is a space for survivors to build community and support in their healing process. This session we will learn to recognize emotional triggers and discuss practical, body-based tools like grounding breath practices, mindful awareness techniques, journaling exercises, etc. to respond with compassion rather than reactivity.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025