The Delta Tau Delta chapter at Sacred Heart University (SHU) recently held its annual White Ribbon Campaign event to raise awareness about domestic violence and to advocate for accountability and safe spaces for domestic violence victims.
The 11th annual gathering, held in partnership with the Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport, welcomed more than a dozen speakers to the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts stage. SHU students, alumni, law enforcement and local leaders offered powerful and profound statements about the need to end domestic violence.
SHU President John J. Petillo praised the efforts in “ensuring this tradition continues and never remaining silent in the fight against domestic violence.”
Gary MacNamara, the university’s executive director of public safety, former Fairfield police chief and a leader in the fight against domestic violence, said, “I am no stranger to domestic violence incidents and the horrors that they cause. All of you who are here show an in-depth knowledge of the importance of this fight and while all of our efforts make an impact, this fight is ongoing and tomorrow matters just as much as today.”
Andrew Grudinskas ’25, Delta Tau Delta president, emphasized the need for togetherness in combating violence. “[Your] presence is a powerful statement, a declaration of your commitment,” he said. “We have a responsibility in our community to be leaders and inspire the light in others in this fight. When we all become a light, our community becomes a brighter and safer place.”
