With October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, CU wants听to remind the听community of the听policies in place that prohibit this type of conduct.
Based on CU 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 damage听and violence/threat of violence (either to one鈥檚 self or听family members) when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation or revenge.
For more information on CU鈥檚 policies, .听
If you would like to learn more about options for reporting incidents, please contact CU鈥檚 free and confidential Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) at听303-492-8855 or by email at assist@colorado.edu.听OVA is an advocacy and trauma-informed counseling resource for students, faculty and staff.听If you are concerned about a friend鈥檚 relationship, we are also here to help those who support听victims and survivors of intimate partner abuse.
