Kent State University at Trumbull has put together a line-up of activities to mark “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” this October. The events are organized by the Office of Student Activities. Below is the schedule for the month:

Silent Witnesses
Date: Throughout October
Location: Various locations around campus
Description: A family from Warren that fell victim to domestic violence is memorialized through the creation of life-sized, wooden silhouettes. The family’s story is told through written displays attached to each silhouette. This display will be moved around campus each week during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

T-Shirt Clothesline
Date: Throughout October
Location: Technology Building (First floor) and Classroom Administration Building
Description: T-shirts created by local children who were victims of domestic violence will be hung on clothesline throughout the campus. Each T-shirt is an artistic creation of the reactions, thoughts and feelings of young victims.

Someplace Safe, Inc. Cell Phone Drive
Date: Throughout October
Location: Various locations around campus
Description: Have an old cell phone that you haven't used in a while? If so, consider donating to Someplace Safe, Inc.—Trumbull County’s domestic violence agency. Phones collected are used as emergency 911 phones for anyone that seeks shelter at Someplace Safe, Inc. Drop bins will be available around campus where phones can be dropped off.

Bake Sale
Date: Oct. 18 and 19
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Lower Commons (Classroom Building)
Description: Sisters Chrissy Ash and Amanda Ash, both students, are coordinating a bake sale. All proceeds will be donated to Someplace Safe, Inc.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Speakers
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location:  Student Union (Classroom Building)
Description: Seventy-four percent of Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. On Oct. 27, Kent State at Trumbull student and domestic violence survivor Angell Lipps will speak about domestic violence and share her gripping story of survival and perseverance. Additionally, Darlene McCue from Someplace Safe, Inc. will speak about her experience with domestic violence. Don't miss out on two of the most informative and moving stories you'll ever hear.

For more information about any of these events, contact Jacob Roope at 330-675-8858 or via email at jroope@kent.edu.