E-News | Silent Witness exhibit to honor domestic violence victims
E-News | Silent Witness exhibit to honor domestic violence victims WVU ENews
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Annual Exhibit Honoring Victims of Domestic Violence
Introduction
The WVU Women’s Resource Center invites faculty, staff, students, and community members to help honor those murdered by acts of domestic violence at the annual exhibit. The exhibit features a collection of life-sized silhouettes representing West Virginians who were killed by a family member or intimate partner.
Exhibit Details
The exhibit will be displayed in two locations:
- Mountainlair Vandalia Lounge: October 1st – October 4th
- Health Sciences Center Pylons: October 7th – October 11th
Resource Expo
A Resource Expo will also be held in the Vandalia Lounge from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1st. The expo will feature several groups providing information on resources available at WVU and across West Virginia for individuals who have experienced domestic violence or for those who know someone who has.
- School of Social Work
- WellWVU
- Carruth Center
- Interfraternity Council
- LGBTQ+ Center
- Student Family Resources
- WVU ADVANCE Center
National Initiative
This exhibit is part of a national initiative to raise awareness about the tragedy of domestic violence. Viewers are encouraged to:
- Remember those who were murdered by acts of domestic violence
- Raise awareness in local communities
- Connect people to local resources
- Advocate to end domestic violence
- Legislate to hold abusers accountable and help end the vicious cycle of domestic violence
Funding
The exhibit is funded in part by the Big 12 Violence and Discrimination Awareness and Prevention Fund.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact wrc@mail.wvu.edu.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere | Indicator not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The article discusses an exhibit that aims to raise awareness about domestic violence, which is a form of violence against women and girls. This aligns with SDG 5, which focuses on achieving gender equality and eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls. Additionally, the exhibit also aims to address the issue of violence and related death rates, which connects to SDG 16.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
- Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
The article highlights the need to honor those murdered by acts of domestic violence, which directly relates to the target of eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls (Target 5.2). Additionally, the exhibit aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and its impact on individuals, which aligns with the target of reducing all forms of violence and related death rates (Target 16.1).
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No, the article does not mention or imply any specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. However, potential indicators could include the number of individuals reached through the exhibit, the number of resources provided to those affected by domestic violence, or the number of advocacy efforts and legislative actions taken to address domestic violence.
Source: enews.wvu.edu
