Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Report an incident to Coastline

Coastline College, along with the Coast Community College District (CCCD), presents various workshops and activities throughout the month of October to help break the cycle of silence around domestic violence. Come get involved. Let's start the conversation.

More information can be found at Coastline College | Title IX.

Past Events

Self Defense 101

Join this interactive training on awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance. Participants will have the opportunity to practice hands-on self-defense.

Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+ Rights

Join us for an enlightening and empowering session on LGBTQ+ rights, led by the esteemed Dr. Kathryn Perkins, a professor and Interim Legal Studies Director at California State University Long Beach with specialization in Public Law, Trans Feminism, LGBTQ Politics, Feminist Legal Theory, Interest Groups, and Trans Studies. Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, this session is your gateway to a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ legal rights and pathways to social change!

The Truth about Human Trafficking in Orange County

Please join to learn about the Truth of Human Trafficking here in Orange County. Human Trafficking is happening in our community, and we want all students and faculty to be aware of the signs and what to do if you suspect someone is being coerced or manipulated. Human Trafficking is a complex issue, and we want people to feel empowered to help stop this fast growing, very lucrative industry.

Wear Purple

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence continues to be a profound and pervasive social and public health crisis that intersects class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality. Each year, 10 million women and men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.

You are encouraged to wear purple to show support for those who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and let them know that help is available. To participate in the 'Purple Thursday' campaign, please share a photo of you wearing purple and tag @coastline1 on Instagram.

What is Domestic Violence and How To Support Others

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the Title IX office is hosting a Resource Fair to provide information for survivors and allies from community organizations that raise awareness of relationship violence, as well as providing opportunities to get involved.

Sunset: Yoga for Healing

Yoga can release emotional tension in the body which in turn encourages physical and emotional healing. Join us for a survivor centered yoga class to assist in healing. Bring your mats and an open heart. Hosted by Yogi Sara Brady.

Green Dot Bystander Training

The Green Dot Bystander Training is for students who are interested in learning about bystander intervention and how to end power-based personal violence on our campus.