09/18/2026
🚩Did you know that 1 in 5 college students experience relationship violence? 🚩
Today, staff and volunteers with the Phoenix Center at Auraria planted 8,000 flags in the lawn in front of the Plaza building to represent the 8,000 survivors of relationship violence on the Auraria Campus.
Each flag planted reminds us of the lives behind the statistics of relationship violence.
We planted these red flags ahead of Relationship Violence Awareness Month this October to raise awareness, honor survivors, and encourage conversations about relationship violence.
The term “red flag” may also be used to signal unhealthy and abusive behaviors in relationships.
Pay attention to red flags in relationships you have with others, whether they’re with friends, romantic partners, peers, classmates, roommates, professors, employers, etc.
You are not alone. We believe you. We are here to support you.