Domestic Violence Awareness Month virtual pledge wall

Community Pledge: Awareness + Action = Social ChangeIn recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, LLCC staff and faculty are encouraged to contribute to a virtual pledge wall. Pledges should be submitted using this pledge form. Information and inspiration for pledges is available through this link as well. All pledges from students, staff and faculty will be posted to this wall in demonstration of the collective change that occurs when each of us pledge to do #1Thing to prevent domestic violence and support survivors. All members of the campus community are encouraged to submit a pledge and view the virtual pledge wall.

Support is available for anyone experiencing domestic or dating violence through Sojourn Shelter and Services by calling 217-726-5200. Students wishing to learn more about their rights and support options should use LLCC’s Confidential Advisor phone line to connect with a trained confidential advisor at 217-786-2590. Any individuals with questions or concerns may contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu or 217-786-4682. Information related to awareness of gender-based and sexual violence, support resources at LLCC, in the community, and national hotlines, and more is available through LLCC’s Sexual Violence Resources webpage.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month virtual pledge wall

Community Pledge: Awareness + Action = Social ChangeIn recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, LLCC staff and faculty are encouraged to contribute to a virtual pledge wall. Pledges should be submitted using this pledge form. Information and inspiration for pledges is available through this link as well. All pledges from students, staff and faculty will be posted to this wall in demonstration of the collective change that occurs when each of us pledge to do #1Thing to prevent domestic violence and support survivors. All members of the campus community are encouraged to submit a pledge and view the virtual pledge wall.

Support is available for anyone experiencing domestic or dating violence through Sojourn Shelter and Services by calling 217-726-5200. Students wishing to learn more about their rights and support options should use LLCC’s Confidential Advisor phone line to connect with a trained confidential advisor at 217-786-2590. Any individuals with questions or concerns may contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu or 217-786-4682. Information related to awareness of gender-based and sexual violence, support resources at LLCC, in the community, and national hotlines, and more is available through LLCC’s Sexual Violence Resources webpage.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

During the month of October, this nationally recognized observance draws attention to this insidious epidemic. Please consider attending an event or participating in an activity during awareness/education events at LLCC.

“Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.” (www.ndvh.org)

Domestic violence is a community issue; it is not “just a family problem.” Statistics indicate that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes (www.ndvh.org). During the month of October, national hotlines, domestic violence service providers, state and local governments as well as colleges remind us of this epidemic that cuts across racial, socioeconomic and educational lines. DV is 100% the fault and choice of the abuser; it is not the victim’s fault and victims are not alone. If you or someone you know needs help for domestic violence please use the following numbers:

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” photo

LLCC Compliance and Prevention is seeking members of the campus community who identify as male to show their support for sexual assault prevention by appearing in a group photo! The photo will be featured in the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault’s annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” calendar. The calendar highlights groups of men from organizations in the Springfield community and connects to PCASA’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” campaign. The calendar is used as a tool for increasing awareness as well as raising funds for supplies. Members of the group photo will be asked to put on red heels to connect to the theme. Anyone interested in participating in the photo should come to A. Lincoln Commons at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Also, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu to let us know you’ll be there and what size high heels you need!

Today is Take a Stand Tuesday

To recognize the beginning of domestic violence awareness month, members of the LLCC community will be “taking a stand” against domestic violence all day in A. Lincoln Commons. All individuals are encouraged to visit the table to learn more about intimate partner violence and join the movement by taking a pledge to increase awareness and support survivors.

Sign up for tomorrow’s Take a Stand Tuesday

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, all staff and faculty members are encouraged to join LLCC Compliance and Prevention in taking a stand against intimate partner violence — literally! Symbolic of our refusal to be passive bystanders of intimate partner violence in our community, we will have at least one person “taking a stand” in A. Lincoln Commons from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Using materials provided, participants are also encouraged to use this platform to engage willing passersby in healthy, constructive conversations about domestic and intimate partner violence, encouraging our campus community to “See the Signs, Say Something.”

Follow the instructions at the top of the Take a Stand Tuesday sheet to sign up for a time slot. Student club/organization advisors are encouraged to ask organization members to participate as well. Questions? Email shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Sign up for Take a Stand Tuesday Oct. 1

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, all staff and faculty members are encouraged to join LLCC Compliance and Prevention in taking a stand against intimate partner violence — literally! Symbolic of our refusal to be passive bystanders of intimate partner violence in our community, we will have at least one person “taking a stand” in A. Lincoln Commons from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Using materials provided, participants are also encouraged to use this platform to engage willing passersby in healthy, constructive conversations about domestic and intimate partner violence, encouraging our campus community to “See the Signs, Say Something.”

Follow the instructions at the top of the Take a Stand Tuesday sheet to sign up for a time slot. Student club/organization advisors are encouraged to ask organization members to participate as well. Questions? Email shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” photo

LLCC Compliance and Prevention is seeking members of the campus community who identify as male to show their support for sexual assault prevention by appearing in a group photo! The photo will be featured in the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault’s annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” calendar. The calendar highlights groups of men from organizations in the Springfield community and connects to PCASA’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” campaign. The calendar is used as a tool for increasing awareness as well as raising funds for supplies. Members of the group photo will be asked to put on red heels to connect to the theme. Anyone interested in participating in the photo should come to A. Lincoln Commons at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Also, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu to let us know you’ll be there and what size high heels you need!

Sign up for Take a Stand Tuesday Oct. 1

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, all staff and faculty members are encouraged to join LLCC Compliance and Prevention in taking a stand against intimate partner violence — literally! Symbolic of our refusal to be passive bystanders of intimate partner violence in our community, we will have at least one person “taking a stand” in A. Lincoln Commons from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Using materials provided, participants are also encouraged to use this platform to engage willing passersby in healthy, constructive conversations about domestic and intimate partner violence, encouraging our campus community to “See the Signs, Say Something.”

Follow the instructions at the top of the Take a Stand Tuesday sheet to sign up for a time slot. Student club/organization advisors are encouraged to ask organization members to participate as well. Questions? Email shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Sign up for “Take a Stand Tuesday” Oct. 1

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, all staff and faculty members are encouraged to join LLCC Compliance and Prevention in taking a stand against intimate partner violence — literally! Symbolic of our refusal to be passive bystanders of intimate partner violence in our community, we will have at least one person “taking a stand” in A. Lincoln Commons from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Using materials provided, participants are also encouraged to use this platform to engage willing passersby in healthy, constructive conversations about domestic and intimate partner violence, encouraging our campus community to “See the Signs, Say Something.”

Follow the instructions at the top of the “Take a Stand Tuesday” sheet to sign up for a time slot. Student club/organization advisors are encouraged to ask organization members to participate as well. Questions? Email shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.