10/29/2021
As we get ready to close out October and Domestic Violence Month, take some time to watch the Omega Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta’s Ashton Mayo-Beaver and Phi Beta Sigma, Gamma Iota Gamma chapter president, James Simmons discuss domestic violence on college campuses and share their thought on how to find resources to help you or a loved one get help.
You can also click the link in our bio to watch the video on our youtube channel.
Questions asked:
1. Do you think that the university environment can further exacerbate the fear associated with domestic violence?
2. How has this created a culture where staying silent is the new norm?
3. How do you think the age of social media plays a role in deterring students from speaking up?
4. How can we encourage male students on college campuses to speak up about the violence they experience?
5. Why do you think men stand by the “bro code” instead of holding their friends accountable who are engaging in domestic abuse towards their partners?
6. How do you think what society has coined as "locker room talk" has contributed to the normalcy of domestic violence especially on campus in young adult relationships ?
7. What factors/stressors do you think concentrate domestic violence in college relationships and why do you think they continue? How do you think we can stop the cycle of college campus domestic violence culture ?
8. What are some signs students should look for in a partner or potential abusers?
9. Are you aware of the steps to take if you're in an abusive relationship on campus?
If you would like to help domestic abuse survivors, we are currently collecting supplies to donate to Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia thru the rest of the month. Some items in demand are shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush/paste, body wash, disinfectant spray, cleaning wipes, masks, paper towels/toilet paper. Drop off your donations at the Zeta House on Greek Row.