Category Archives: Domestic Violence Issues
Volunteer Opportunity for DVAM “Light the Night” Event
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018, we are co-sponsoring an event with Gender Equity Center and Panhellenic Council called “Light the Night”. On October 22, 2018, Old Main Lawn will brighten by holding hundreds of hand decorated luminary … Read more
What Urban Meyer didn’t know about domestic violence
BY ANNE K. ARD September 06, 2018 03:03 PM What did Urban Meyer know and when did he know it? The controversy has swirled around Ohio State coach Meyer for more than a month, and each statement he makes to … Read more
No matter how painful, we must believe victims
BY ANNE K. ARD For the CDT My mother, bless her heart, was the queen of denial. When bad things happened to her, she acted as if things couldn’t possibly be that bad and just went on about her business. … Read more
We must talk about sexual violence in all of its forms
BY ANNE K. ARD For the CDT This column is the third in a row I’ve written related to the amazing #MeToo cultural moment in which we find ourselves. But there is so much to be learned as we, as … Read more
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2017
Response to Courtney McGhee Murder
On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 we received word that there had been another homicide in Centre County – another domestic violence homicide. I know few details about either the victim or the perpetrator, but when I learn them over the … Read more
October Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities
Father’s Day is an opportunity to think about what makes a good father
BY ANNE K. ARD Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you are like me, you can always use a little reminder to plan ahead. I don’t mean that you should be out shopping for cards, ties or … Read more
Healthy relationships: All need ‘place like home’ for the holidays
“Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays, ‘Cause no matter how far away you roam; When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly face, for the holidays, you can’t beat home, sweet home.” I have had that … Read more