Sexual assault is a serious and widespread problem. Nearly one in five women in the US have experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives, and one in 67 American men have experienced rape or attempted rape.
April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Each year the Center for Human Rights and Social Justice highlights the opportunity to raise awareness about sexual violence, to teach how to prevent it, and to support survivors. Please join the CHRSJ in these events and educational opportunities:
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
Wear Teal in support of Sexual Assault Survivors
Wear teal, the color of sexual assault awareness and prevention, on the SAAM Day of Action. Wearing teal — whether it’s a teal ribbon, shirt, or other accessory — will serve as a conversation-starter about topics like consent, respect, and supporting survivors.
Share a selfie of your teal look online using hashtags: #SAAM, #IAsk, and #Teal.
Wednesday, April 4th 11:30am-1:30pm
#iASK: Sexual Assaults Awareness Tabling
Stop by Counseling Service Interactive tabling session #iASK…What if you want to kiss someone, but you aren’t sure how they’d feel? Is consent that important?
Location: Landon Atrium
April 9th 12:30-1:30pm
Trauma and Resiliency: Healing Sexual Violence with Expressive Arts Workshop
Facilitated by: Dr. Heidi LaPorte
Location: Powers 132
April 9th 5:30-6:30pm
Let’s Talk About it
Come and join us in this engaging conversation about sexual assault within marginalized communities and other relevant topics pertaining to sexual violence.
Facilitated by: Dr. Jill Levenson and Dr. Sheila McMahon
Location: Powers Hall 132
April 8th-12th
SAAM Tabling
During this week, look out for sexual assault awareness posters posted around campus. Learn different facts related to sexual assault and consent. Show your support by wearing your teal ribbons and pins.
Share a selfie in our Instagram corner using hashtags: #SAAM, #IAsk, and #Teal.
Location: Thompson Hall/ Landon Campus Mall all week 11am-1pm
April 25th
Denim Day For Consent
Wear jeans to protest rape culture and show your support for survivors! Denim Day is a call to action for all people to come together by wearing denim as a visible sign of protest against sexual violence