During National Domestic Violence Month, UH Hilo student and employee advocates raise awareness
Domestic violence rates on Hawai‘i Island are twice the national average, making this problem even more detrimental to local communities.
Category: Women’s Center
Photos: UH Hilo Clothesline Project raises awareness about domestic violence
Participants in the event spent time at the Campus Center Plaza painting t-shirts with heartfelt and emotional words about domestic violence to raise awareness in the campus community.
Get the message across: Flag display creates awareness of sexual assault
A flag display is set up at UH Hilo to give viewers a visual of national assault statistics when applied to the UH Hilo student population.
Flash Mob Dance at UH Hilo brings awareness to women’s rights
The Flash Mob Dance, done by groups around the world, is part of the The One Billion Rising (1BR) movement, the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history.
UH Hilo 2016 Clothesline Project brings awareness about domestic violence
The public event encourages students to hand paint t-shirts with messages to heighten awareness and provide support for survivors and victims of violence against women.
The Clothesline Project comes to UH Hilo; creativity addresses violence against women
“I am hoping that this event can bring some form of healing to victims. Let them know that they are not alone. We are here to help.”
Video: UH Hilo releases PSA on domestic violence prevention
Released to coincide with national Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the nearly two-minute video features students, faculty, staff and administrators speaking out about how everyone can do their part to prevent sexual assault.
UH Hilo Women’s Mentoring Program offers support and inspiration
Student Tiana Wai describes mentoring as a meaningful opportunity for self-development and personal growth for both mentor and student.
