Join the Office of Domestic Violence Strategies and community partners as we recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Everyone deserves to have a healthy relationship. If you think that your relationship is abusive, or if you think someone you know is being abused, call the 24-hour Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline at (866) 723-3014.

Get involved! Show your support for survivors by attending events this Domestic Violence Awareness Month:

iPledge Campaign Press Conference 
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard
Join Women Against Abuse for the 19th Annual iPledge® press conference and resource fair. This is a free event.  

3rd Annual DV Awareness Walk
Thursday, October 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
This free, all-ages event features a community walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Participants are encouraged to wear purple.  

9th Annual My Purple Path Walk and Fair
Saturday, October 3, 2026| 12 – 4 p.m.
Collingdale Borough Hall, 800 MacDade Blvd., Collingdale, PA 19023
Join Purple House Project PA for an afternoon of food, music, vendors, speakers, and more at their annual walk and fair raising awareness about the intersection of intimate partner violence and maternal health. The walk is free, though donations are suggested. 

Groove for Good
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6 – 9 p.m.
Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Join Lutheran Settlement House for a dance party to help end domestic violence. Tickets are $30 to attend.

10th Annual Amplifying Our Voices: Empowerment through Poetry & Community
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Friends Free Library at Germantown Friends School, 5418 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Join Women In Transition for an evening of sharing truths, celebrating strength, and speaking up against violence. There will be an open mic and readings by local poets for DVAM, including Philadelphia’s 2020-21 Poet Laureate, Trapeta Mayson. Register for your free ticket, though donations are suggested. 

Paint Philly Purple Day
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | All day!
Anywhere!
Show your support for survivors and start conversations about domestic violence by wearing purple, the color of the movement to end domestic violence. To join:  

• Wear your favorite purple outfit and take a selfie.  

• Post your selfie and share resources about domestic violence or a supportive message with #PaintPhillyPurple
  Here are some examples: “I believe survivors,” “I support survivors,” or “Everyone deserves to be safe.”  

• Tag @phillyodvs on Instagram to get your picture re-shared!  

Paint Philly Purple in LOVE Park
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 1 – 3 p.m.  
LOVE Park, 15th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Join the Department of Human Services Domestic Violence Unit and Philly Girls Jump for Double Dutch jump roping! Stop by between 1 – 3 pm to learn how to jump rope or show off your skills. At 1:15 pm there will be a Paint Philly Purple group photo with the Office of Domestic Violence Strategies for anyone who wants to participate. 

Voices Unbroken: 2nd Annual IPV Community Event
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12 – 4 p.m.
Lucien Blackwell Community Center, 761 N. 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Join Project S.A.V.E. for a free day of education, healing, and empowerment, featuring community resources, workshops, giveaways, and more. 

Professional Education Opportunities  

Addressing Abusive Behaviors
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Virtual event
This will be an interactive training in which participants will be able to explore and discuss the roots of abusive behaviors, the motivations for change, and strategies to challenge and support individuals who have been harming their partners and children. There is no fee to participate, though registration is required and closes two days before the event.  

I Abandoned My Kids to Save My Life: Analyzing the consequential intersection between domestic violence and custody litigation
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Virtual event
Sometimes, survivors of Intimate Partner Violence must walk away from parenting to find safety from their abuser. Meant for legal professionals, this webinar discusses the complex impact that can follow that decision in future custody cases. Registration is required, and there is a fee to participate and for CLE credit.

IPV: Safety and Support in the Workplace
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual event
This interactive training equips employees with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize and respond to intimate partner violence (IPV) affecting co-workers. Grounded in trauma-informed and survivor-centered principles, the session emphasizes supportive, nonjudgmental responses that respect individual autonomy and varying levels of readiness. There is no fee to participate, though registration is required and closes two days before the event.

Building Provider Confidence to Screen for Intimate Partner Violence
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Behavioral Health Training and Education Network, 520 Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
This will be a practice-oriented training for participants interested in developing confidence and capacity to screen for harmful or abusive behavior. The workshop will explore key differences between screening for harmful behavior and screening for having been harmed, elaborate site-specific considerations, and review strategies for effective engagement when screening for abusive behavior. There is no fee to participate, though registration is required and closes two days before the event.

Introduction to Teen Dating Violence
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Virtual Event
Teen dating violence (TDV) is a growing epidemic, impacting countless young people every year. Learn about the scope of the problem, the significance of its location within adolescent development, TDV’s risk factors, and the tactics of abuse. Explore the provider’s role in supporting a young person through TDV. There is no fee to participate, though registration is required and closes two days before the event.

IPV as Intergenerational Trauma: Effects Throughout Developmental Phases and Clinical Implications
Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual Event
This is a two-day training focused on identifying the impacts of IPV exposure in children. There is no fee to participate, though registration is required and closes two days prior to the event.