With October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ wantsÌýto remind theÌýcommunity of theÌýpolicies in place that prohibit this type of conduct.
Based on Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ policy, intimate partner abuse (including domestic or dating violence) is defined as any act of violence or threatened act of violence against a person with whom the individual is or has been involved in a sexual or dating relationship. This includes threats, assault, property damageÌýand violence/threat of violence (either to one’s self orÌýfamily members) when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation or revenge.
For more information on Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ’s policies, .Ìý
If you would like to learn more about options for reporting incidents, please contact Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ’s free and confidential Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) atÌý303-492-8855 or by email at assist@colorado.edu.ÌýOVA is an advocacy and trauma-informed counseling resource for students, faculty and staff.ÌýIf you are concerned about a friend’s relationship, we are also here to help those who supportÌývictims and survivors of intimate partner abuse.