In 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) created a Day of Unity in order to connect female survivors of domestic abuse across the country. This Day of Unity evolved to become a month long commitment to combating domestic violence, as it affects millions—both men and women—with an average of 20 people experiencing physical intimate partner violence every minute.

We commend the University for responding concretely to the prevailing issue of sexual violence on campus.