Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1981 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues.

In 2022, HSCADV partnered with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System to promote the year’s theme, #Every1KnowsSome1. Each library in the state showcased books that address domestic violence.

Library resources are available here and you can use these Zoom backgrounds to continue spreading the conversation on domestic violence awareness.

Join us at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Friday, October 23rd, 2026 at for DVAM sign waving to show that we will not stay silent about domestic violence!

Governor Proclamation will occur at 12pm HST this day. 

Wear purple and bring a sign to raise awareness of domestic violence!

Men’s March Against Violence (Oʻahu)
Date: Thursday, October 1 at 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: ʻIolani Palace (Honolulu, Oʻahu)
The Men’s March Against Violence is an annual event to engage men as allies in standing together against domestic violence.  

Healing Sound Bath 
Date: Saturday, October 3rd at 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Still and Moving Center 

Immerse yourself in the healing sounds of crystal bowls led by sound healer Tarryn Diaz. As you listen, use provided art supplies to paint whatever emotions or inspiration arise.

Register here: https://hscadv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/349

Family Court Resource Fair 
Date: Thursday, October 8th, from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Ronald T.Y Moon Judiciary Courthouse 

UH Mānoa DVAM Resource Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 15th from 10:30am-1:30pm
Location: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Campus Center Courtyard (Honolulu, Oʻahu)
Hosted by UH Mānoa’s PAU Violence program, the resource fair will host various UH and community programs in spreading awareness and resources on domestic violence.