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Every 90 Seconds: Why Violence Against Women Matters to Everyone
One In-Person Session
Thur., Oct. 16, 2025, 6:30-8 pm MT
FREE

Over the past five decades, public awareness of intimate violence—such as sexual assault and domestic violence—has grown significantly. Yet, the statistics remain sobering: every 90 seconds, a woman is victimized by a current or former intimate partner, and another is sexually assaulted. Despite decades of advocacy and reform, communities across the country still struggle to meet the complex health, legal and social service needs of survivors. Too often, intimate violence continues to be framed narrowly as a “women’s issue,” rather than as a broader societal concern that demands collective responsibility.

In this timely and thought-provoking lecture, Anne DePrince, PhD, draws on her team’s extensive research to reframe intimate violence as a critical issue that intersects with many of today’s most urgent challenges—from healthcare and education to economic inequality, gun policy and criminal justice reform. Through compelling evidence and stories, she reveals how violence against women is deeply connected to the social and policy systems that shape all our lives.

DePrince also examines lessons from other successful social movements, exploring how research and advocacy can inspire cross-sector collaboration and activate a wider network of allies. Attendees will leave with insights into how research and advocacy can drive change—and how each of us can play a role in building a safer, more equitable society.

a distinguished university professor of psychology, serves as the associate vice provost of public good strategy and research at DU. A leading scholar on trauma and intimate violence, she partners with community organizations to inform policy and practice while mentoring students through hands-on, community-engaged research.