Join Us for Our October DVAM Events

Domestic Violence Awareness Month happens across the country every October to raise awareness and uplift efforts towards our common goal of ending domestic violence.

Purple Thursday

Thursday, October 16

Purple Thursday is observed on the third Thursday of October to honor victims of domestic violence and show survivors that they are not alone. Join Project SAGE this Purple Thursday, October 16, in raising awareness! Wear purple, take a photo, post it to your social media, and tag Project SAGE.

Take Back the Hike

Saturday, October 18 at 10 AM - 12 PM

Kent Land Trust's Skiff Mountain South

404 Skiff Mountain Rd., Kent, CT

Join Project SAGE and the Kent Land Trust for the 3rd annual Take Back the Hike! This inclusive hike raises awareness about domestic violence in the Northwest Corner. Along the hike guests will watch for signs of wildlife in the area. Click here to register.

Another Body: DVAM Film & Talkback

Saturday, October 25 at 7 - 9 PM

The Moviehouse
48 Main Street, Millerton, NY

Another Body follows a college student's search for justice after she discovers deepfake pornography of herself circulating online. This riveting documentary highlights a serious problem with AI that can, in some cases, ruin lives. A discussion and Q&A with Project Sage's Kirsten van Ginhoven, Executive Director; Linda Ciano, Director of Community Engagement & Virginia Gold, Director of Client Services will follow the film.

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Upcoming Events

Kent Farmers Market

Friday, October 10 | 3 - 6 PM

Kent Land Trust Field, 37 South Main St., (Rte 7), Kent, CT

Please stop by the Kent Farmers Market and visit the Project SAGE table.

Salisbury Fall Festival

October 10-12 | 10 AM - 4 PM

Main Street, Salsibury, CT

Enjoy seasonal treats, treasure hunting, local handmade goods, artisan displays, games, crafts, and more! Make sure to stop by Project SAGE’s table to say hello.

Connecticut Parent Leadership Summit

Saturday, October 11 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Usdan Center, Wesleyan University, Middletown

This summit is a free annual event created by parents, for parents. Project SAGE's Prevention Educator, Sarah, will present "Digital Safety for Youth: What Parents Should Be Talking About."

N. Canaan Pumpkin Fest

Saturday, October 18 | 10 AM - 3 PM

100 Pease St, #12, North Canaan, CT

Come visit our Project SAGE table! Enjoy a hay maze, scarecrow contest, food vendors, kids karaoke, pumpkin painting, and more!

Fall's Village Fall Festival

Saturday, October 18 | 2 - 5 PM

Falls Village Recreation Center, 108 Rte 63, Canaan, CT

Food and drink, live music, hayrides, pie-baking contest, and more! Stop by and visit Project SAGE’s table during your seasonal merriment.

Resource Roundup

EVENTS CALENDAR: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Check here for events around the state that mark this important awareness initiative.

ARTICLE: Introducing the National Restraining Order Center (NROC) Expanding Safety and Access for Survivors  

BWJP has launched the National Restraining Order Center (NROC)—a new, comprehensive Center that expands their work on restraining orders, providing expertise on orders issued to enhance survivor safety and protect them from violent or threatening acts, harassment, sexual violence, contact or communication or physical proximity to their abuser. Read all about it here.

WEBINAR: Breaking the Silence: The Survivor’s Story That Sparked Linus’ Pet Haven

Discover the story behind Linus’ Pet Haven, Minnesota Twin Cities first co-sheltering program for survivors and their pets. In this one-hour session, survivor and advocate Candice Amundson will share how her own experience—facing the impossible choice between safety and staying with her dog—sparked a movement that transformed Alexandra House into a model for shelters nationwide. Learn about the challenges, community partnerships, and life-saving impact that followed this shelter's decision to allow families and pets to heal together. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

ARTICLE: When Women Use Force

Men are statistically more likely than women to perpetrate violence against their partner. Yet, women can use harm against their partners. Male survivors of domestic violence say that their female partners used force, coercion, threats and manipulation to control or intimidate them. Yet very few abused men report intimate partner abuse, usually out of shame or embarrassment. They also may not recognize non-physical forms of violence as abuse. Learn to recognize the signs and where to go for help.

Tech-related Resources

A Special Roundup for the Year of Digital Safety

ARTICLE: When Love-Bombing Is a Feature, Not a Red Flag

The act of overwhelming someone with excessive affection and attention to manipulate or control them, known as “love bombing,”  sits at the top of many top ten lists of red flags. This manipulative tactic can lead to emotional dependency and other unhealthy relationship dynamics. Yet in the rapidly expanding universe of AI companion apps, love bombing isn’t just tolerated—it’s deliberately showing up as a core feature. Read more about this troubling phenomenon.

TOOLS: I Am Excited to Give You This Tablet

Getting a new device can be an exciting time for a child, but parents may experience concerns about their child’s safety and privacy. These free Device Safety Cards help parents and kids set up healthy agreements about how specific devices will be used and when and how potential problems will be discussed.

Calling All Cars

Donate Your Car

Due to our rural setting and lack of public transportation, cars are a critical need for many of our clients. Make a life-changing difference by donating your car to Project SAGE. A big thanks to Art of Art's Automotive Repair for partnering with us on this important program. Learn more here.

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