Women ages 16 to 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence¹ and it is estimated that physical aggression occurs in 20–30% of college dating relationships² . Domestic Violence Awareness month aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and empower everyone to take steps to end it. Relationship violence happens to women of all ages, religions, races, sexual orientations, and socio-economic classes and is never the victim’s fault. Learn more about how to recognize abusive behaviors and support victims of relationship violence from Penn State’s Center for Women Students. You can also learn more by visiting the information table in the UHS lobby this month.

The following counseling and medical resources are available to students who experience intimate partner violence.

Emotional Support Services:

Center for Women Students (CWS)
204 Boucke Building
(814) 863-2027

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
501 Student Health Center
(814) 863-0395

Centre County Women’s Resource Center (open 24 hours)
140 W. Nittany Avenue
1-877-234-5050

Medical Resources:

University Health Services
Student Health Center
Schedule an Appointment Online
(814) 863-0774 — Schedule an Appointment by Phone
(814) 863-4463 — Advice Nurse available 24/7

Mt. Nittany Medical Center
1800 E. Park Avenue
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-7000 — General Information
(814) 234-6110 — Emergency Medicine

To report misconduct related to relationship violence call 1-800-560-1637 or visit www.hotline.psu.edu.

¹ U.S. Department of Justice Special Report; Nonfatal Domestic Violence, 2003–2012

²K.M. Bell, A.E. Naugle; Effects of social desirability on students’ self-reporting of partner abuse perpetration and victimization. Violence and Victims, 22 (2007), pp. 243–256