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UMD's confidential resource for sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or sexual harassment. 24/7 Crisis Line (Fall/Spring Semesters): 301.741.3442

10/28/2026

Finish strong!

Join us at the SAPC Raise Your Voice Speaker Series on October 29 at 5 p.m. Our featured Domestic Violence Awareness Month speaker is Dr. Cortney Fisher JD, PhD, course lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and SAPC member! Dr. Fisher will be speaking about relationship violence awareness and prevention. Learn more about how to identify relationship violence and help your friend - whether they are the person doing the violence or receiving the violence.

When: Thursday, 5 p.m.
Where: Room 2309 of the Edward St. John Building (ESJ).

ID: Promotional graphic for the University of Maryland’s “Raise Your Voice Speaker Series,” presented by the Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC). The featured speaker is Dr. Cortney Fisher, PhD, a course lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The graphic has a dark purple background with a dotted pattern, bold yellow and white lettering, and a tilted photo of Dr. Fisher. Logos for CARE to Stop Violence, Raise Your Voice, and the University of Maryland Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct appear near the bottom. A footer directs viewers to sapc.umd.edu/get-involved for more information.

10/27/2026

We have two more events to finish out !

TONIGHT!! Join the Step Up! Educators for Spooky Situations: A Step Up! Event! 🎃⁠
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Learn the 5 D's of Bystander Intervention, get creative with crafting, and grab some candy at this Halloween-themed event! We are excited to welcome the campus community to come explore how to intervene in situations that need an active bystander. ⁠
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Date: Tuesday October 27⁠
Time: 6-8 p.m. ⁠
Location: ESJ Room 1215⁠

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SAPC Raise Your Voice Speaker Series

Our featured Domestic Violence Awareness Month speaker is Dr. Cortney Fisher JD, PhD, course lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and SAPC member! Dr. Fisher will be speaking about relationship violence awareness and prevention. Learn more about how to identify relationship violence and help your friend - whether they are the person doing the violence or receiving the violence.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: ESJ Building, Room 2309

Email [email protected] with any questions.

ID: Promotional poster titled “DVAM Events This Week.” The upper section announces a “Raise Your Voice Speaker Series” on Thursday, October 29, from 5–6 p.m., featuring Dr. Cortney Fisher. The lower section advertises “Spooky Situations: A Bystander Intervention Event” on Tuesday, October 27, from 6–8 p.m. A cartoon white ghost with the “Step UP!” logo appears against an orange background, with a purple dotted design and yellow accents. Logos for Raise Your Voice, CARE to Stop Violence, and the Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct appear on the right.

10/26/2026

A lawyer from the Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) is available for 30 minute consultations on the following dates and times:

Thursday, October 29: 12-2 p.m.
Monday, November 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Services include: Brief, free legal advice and information, questions answered about your legal rights, information about University and Criminal Justice processes, and filing reports both on and off-campus. All sessions are protected by attorney-client privilege.

To make an appointment, email [email protected].

Alt Text: A purple promotional graphic from CARE to Stop Violence advertising brief legal consultations on behalf of the Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI).

10/23/2026

Join the Step Up! Educators for Spooky Situations: A Step Up! Event! 🎃⁠
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Learn the 5 D's of Bystander Intervention, get creative with crafting, and grab some candy at this Halloween-themed event! We are excited to welcome the campus community to come explore how to intervene in situations that need an active bystander. ⁠
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Date: Tuesday October 27⁠
Time: 6-8 p.m. ⁠
Location: ESJ Room 1215⁠
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Email [email protected] with any questions.

ID: Spooky Situations: A Step Up! Event! Learn the 5 D’s of Bystander Intervention at this Halloween-themed event on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. in the ESJ Building, Room 1215. The flyer features a ghost with a Step Up! logo on an orange background, with event details in a yellow box. Logos for the University Health Center’s CARE to Stop Violence and the University of Maryland Division of Student Affairs, University Health Center are at the bottom.

10/19/2026

Join CARE for Purple Lights Night on Wednesday, October 21, from 5–7 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel Garden! In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this event will help students learn about different types of abuse, how to support survivors, and respond to disclosures. Stop by for interactive activities, crafts, food, and giveaways while showing your support for survivors and relationship violence prevention. We will be collecting donations for survivors of domestic violence at the DC SAFE Center.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

💜💜In-Kind Donations for DC SAFE 💜💜

DC SAFE Wish List This year, we are collecting donations for residents at our SAFE Space Crisis Shelter and for the Domestic Violence Intake Center (DVIC) inside the DC Superior Courthouse. We are interested in general donations and holiday gift items for shelter residents and families, and snacks / toys for DVIC clients and accompanying children.

Of special note this year:

💜Toddler-size diapers (2T, 3T, 4T)
💜Women’s underwear (all sizes)
💜Hair care items for textured hair
💜Grocery store gift cards (Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s, Giant, and Safeway)
💜Smartrip cards
💜Family size hygiene items (shower gel, lotion, deodorant)
💜Linens and towels
💜Winter hats, scarves, & gloves

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10/18/2026

A lawyer from the Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) is available for 30 minute consultations on the following dates and times:

Monday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, October 29: 12-2 p.m.
Monday, November 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Services include: Brief, free legal advice and information, questions answered about your legal rights, information about University and Criminal Justice processes, and filing reports both on and off-campus. All sessions are protected by attorney-client privilege.

To make an appointment, email [email protected].

Alt Text: A teal promotional graphic from CARE to Stop Violence advertising brief legal consultations on behalf of the Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI).

10/16/2026

You are invited to the How to Help a Friend Workshop hosted by the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct, CARE to Stop Violence, and One Love.

💟 Learn how to respond and navigate supporting a friend, peer, or partner that has been impacted by sexual misconduct

💟 Understand what to do, how to respond, and how to access resources

💟 Enjoy cookies and fun self-care giveaways!

The details 👇️

When: Tuesday, October 20, 3 PM to 4 PM

Where: University Health Center, Sahet room 1150

Hosted by: Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct, CARE to Stop Violence, and One Love

For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact [email protected].

10/15/2026

In light of the Cornell 7 case and the conversations surrounding it, we want to acknowledge that many members of our community may be experiencing a range of emotions. Anger, sadness, frustration, confusion, and exhaustion are all understandable responses. We recognize that these conversations can be especially difficult for survivors of power-based violence and those who support them.

At CARE, we believe in approaching these conversations with compassion, empathy, and a commitment to supporting survivors. We also recognize the importance of continuing to have meaningful conversations about consent, boundaries, respect, and accountability. Building a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported requires ongoing education, reflection, and collective responsibility.

As these conversations continue, we encourage you to take care of yourselves and one another. It is okay to unplug from social media, set boundaries around the content you engage with, and give yourself space to process. You do not have to participate in every conversation or consume every update to care about an issue.

Whether you are a survivor, supporting someone who has experienced harm, or simply navigating your own feelings, please know that you are not alone.
CARE is here to support you. We provide confidential, trauma-informed, survivor-centered resources and support for students impacted by power-based violence, including both primary and secondary survivors.

Your well-being matters. Your voice matters. And together, we can continue working toward a campus community rooted in consent, care, and respect.
Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. We're here when you need us.

— CARE to Stop Violence

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10/06/2026

Join the Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC), CARE to Stop Violence, and the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) for a month of awareness and educational events to prevent domestic violence.

Visit sapc.umd.edu for a full calendar of events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month .

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Alt Text: Graphic announcing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The design has a dark navy background with purple abstract circles and a large purple awareness ribbon in the upper right. Centered white text reads, “October is… Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” Along the bottom are logos for CARE to Stop Violence, the University of Maryland Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct, and Raise Your Voice. A light gray banner at the bottom says, “Visit sapc.umd.edu for a full calendar of events.”

10/04/2026

A lawyer from the Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI) is available for 30 minute consultations on the following dates and times:

Thursday, October 8, 12-2 p.m.
Monday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, October 29: 12-2 p.m.
Monday, November 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Services include: Brief, free legal advice and information, questions answered about your legal rights, information about University and Criminal Justice processes, and filing reports both on and off-campus. All sessions are protected by attorney-client privilege.

To make an appointment, email [email protected].

Alt Text: A purple promotional graphic from CARE to Stop Violence advertising brief legal consultations on behalf of the Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI).

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3983 Campus Drive
College Park, MD
20742

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13013142222

Website

http://go.umd.edu/care

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