Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence (IPV) or domestic abuse, is a habitual pattern of abusive behavior used by someone in an intimate relationship, including marriages and dating relationships. Although the word “domestic” implies that the abuse happens in a home, IPV can also happen in a relationship where the partners do not live together.
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By: Mabel Myers Staff-Writer To help bring awareness to domestic and dating Violence, IU South Bend is bringing students webinars throughout the month to educate students on domestic violence. The Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusive Excellence will be hosting a webinar on safety planning and signs of domestic violence on October 26. This event […]
By: Cassidy Martenson Intern Many may think of October as the beginning of fall and the season of all things pumpkin spice, but to a large sector of the community, it is much more. October is national domestic violence awareness month, a time to unite the community and advocate for victims of abuse. The IU […]
By: Eva Monhout Columnist emonhaut@iu.edu Fall is here, and October is now in full swing, which means it is time to turn out attention to some October recommendations. October is National Book month among other, more crucial monthly observations such as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Emotional Wellness month. This is why for […]