Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

  • Flyer for a monthly event titled "Community Connections." The background shows a close-up of a colorful bowl of food, including shredded meat, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Overlaid text reads: "First Thursdays, Every Month COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Learn more about campus & community resources while enjoying a delicious lunch! Food provided for the first 20 people." A white box highlights the details for the upcoming session: "Title IX Thursday, 10/2 12 – 1 PM @ Women’s Resources Center" At the bottom: "All are welcome!" In the lower left corner is the University of Illinois logo and the text: "Illinois Women’s Resources Center Student Affairs."
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • Women's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820

    Community Connections: Title IX

    Learn more about campus & community resources while enjoying a delicious lunch! This month, we will be highlighting the Title IX Office (https://diversity.illinois.edu/about/title-ix-office/) while enjoying Chipotle! Food is guaranteed for the first 20 attendees. All University of Illinois community members are invited to attend!

Friday, October 10, 2025

  • Flyer with a purple grid background titled “Dating in a Digital World.” At the top, a pink banner reads “Women’s Resources Center” with a heart icon next to it. Below, two smartphone illustrations face each other, each showing a large pink heart on the screen, connected by a dotted line with small hearts. On the left, text in a red rounded box reads “Friday, October 10,” and on the right, text reads “12:00pm.” A pink banner across the middle says, “Lunch provided for the first 15 attendees.” At the bottom, a white banner with a location pin icon lists the event location: “Women’s Resources Center | 616 E Green St., Suite 213.” The footer has the University of Illinois Student Affairs logo and text stating, “This event is open to all eligible persons regardless of gender, race, color or national origin.”
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • 616 E Green St, Suite 213 Champaign, IL 61820

    Dating in a Digital World

    Join the WRC as we discuss navigating dating in a digital world. We'll explore tips and tricks for fun, safer online dating, and what to do if (when) it feels scary!

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

  • Teal mountain background with black text. Survivor Strategies. This edition of Survivor Strategies will take place at a community recreational facility. Healing Through Movement Tuesday, October 14 | 6:30-8:00pm. Pre-registration required: go.illinois.edu/survivorstrategiesregister. To speak with a confidential advisor call 217-333-3137 or email wrcadvocacy@illinois.edu.
    • 6:30 - 8:00 pm
    • 616 E Green St, Suite 213, Champaign, IL 61820

    Survivor Strategies: Healing Through Movement

    This edition of Survivor Strategies will take place at a community recreational facility. Healing Through Movement will be a private class, restricted to Survivor Strategies attendees that explores foundational boxing movements and practices. No previous experience or fitness level needed. Registration is REQUIRED to attend.

Wednesday, October 15, 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.”
    • 5:30 - 6:30 pm
    • WRC, 616 E Green St, Suite 213 Champaign, IL 61820

    Supporting Survivors Through STRIVE

    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

Thursday, October 23, 2025

    • All Day
    • Women's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820

    Wear Purple Day

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

    Supporter Strategies: Caring for the Survivors in Your Life

    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!

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

    Survivor Strategies: Handling Triggers

    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