Student Health and Wellness Programs

October 2020 Stall Talk

Student Health and Wellness Programs

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #507

"He ʻaʻaliʻi kū makani mai au; ʻaʻohe makani nāna e kulaʻi."
"I am a wind resisting ʻaʻaliʻi; no gale can push me over."

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1 in 5 UH Hilo students reported experiencing domestic and dating violence.

UH Hilo & Hawaiʻi CC Domestic Violence Virtual Summit
October 9, 16, & 23 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open to all student, faculty, and staff
#VULCANSAGAINSTVIOLENCE

Stand with us and engage with campus and community leaders as we learn to ʻauamo kuleana, malama each other, and keep our campuses safe!

Pre-registration required, so register now!
Students eligible for swag bags and prizes

Opening remarks by Chancellor Irwin and Chancellor Solemass, presentations by Hawaii County Prosecutor's Office, DVAC, HSCADV, CFS, Office of Institutional Equity, Men of Strength and more!

ʻAuamo kuleana - It is our responsibility
Follow @uhhilocape for updates on the DV Summit!

DV and Sexual Assault Outreach Resources
https://hilo.hawaii.edu/titleIX/prevention-education/

Recognizing Abusive Behaviors

  1. Possessiveness: controlling your actions & limiting privacy
  2. Excessive jealousy & insecurity
  3. Emotional instability & volatility, explosive temper
  4. Belittling
  5. Isolation from family and friends
  6. Physical harm, & threats of harm

National Outreach Resources

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline:
    • 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233), TTY 1 (800) 787-3224
  • National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline Videophone:
    • (855) 812-1001
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth) Phone:
    • (866) 488-7386
  • Trans Lifeline Hotline:
    • 1 (877) 565-8860

Support A Survivor

  • Believe them.
  • Remind them that they are not alone.
  • Ask about their immediate safety.
  • Avoid judgement.
  • Respect their decisions.
  • Get them connected to resources and support.

In the face of adversity, I will stand unyielding

In an emergency:
Call 911 or
Campus Security:
(808) 974-7911 (x7911 campus phone)

Crisis Line of Hawaiʻi:
1-(800) 753-6879
(Available 24-hours, 7 days a week)

Hawaiʻi Crisis Text Line:
Text "ALOHA" to 741741

YWCA 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline:
(808) 935-0677

Counseling Services:
(808) 932-7465
SSC E-203

Student Medical Services:
(808) 932-7369
CC 212

UH Hilo CARE Team:
Christopher Holland, Dean of Students

UH Hilo Title IX Office:
Jenna Waipa
(808) 932-7642

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