CARE at Purdue

10/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 4th annual Honor Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We appreciate you taking time out of your day to honor and recognize those impacted by domestic violence, both surviving and those who were lost. We hope to continue to bring awareness to domestic violence not only this month, but all year round.

Shine a light in the darkness. 🕯️

10/09/2026

What does dating abuse actually look like?

It isn’t always obvious. Abuse can be physical, but it can also look like controlling who someone sees, monitoring their phone, isolating them from friends, repeatedly crossing boundaries, or making them feel afraid to say no.

Source: Knowledge Networks. (2011, June 9). 2011 College dating violence and abuse poll: Topline report. Liz Claiborne.https://www.loveisrespect.org/pdf/College_Dating_And_Abuse_Final_Study.pdf

10/01/2026

Come out tonight, October 1 and join the nearly 400 already signed up. Stand Up. Be Counted. The sign-up link is in the bio, or just show up! The event goes on Rain or Shine!

10/01/2026

We are still thinking about this year’s YesFest! We are so grateful for everyone who came out to learn about ways to help prevent interpersonal violence, be safe with alcohol, and how to be an intervening bystander. Thank you to all attendees for taking time to come to YesFest and learning how to create a safer campus environment for everyone.

09/25/2026

There is still time to Stand Up. Be Counted. The link is in the bio to sign up or just grab some friends and come join us on October 1.

09/14/2026

Save the Date: October 1st is CARE's fourth annual Honor Walk to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Visit our LinkTree in our bio to sign up as a walker or a candle bearer. Be a light in the darkness. 💜🕯 See signup link in comments.

09/11/2026

When we only imagine strangers as the perpetrator of sexual violence, we miss a much larger part of the picture.

Source: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Crime Victimization Survey, 2010-2016 (2017). Criminal Victimization, 2023.

09/04/2026

Statistics help us understand the scope. Our response helps shape what comes next.

Source: David Cantor, Bonnie Fisher, Susan Chibnall, Reanna Townsend, et. al. Association of American Universities (AAU), Report on the AAU Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct (September 21, 2015).

09/03/2026

Football season can be a lot of fun, especially in college. Unfortunately, the fun doesn’t come without risks. Here are some tips to stay safe while tailgating and enjoying the game.

08/26/2026