Trainings

Embrace SAAM Event: “What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Exhibit

UWEC-BC Fine Arts Center 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI, United States

In partnership with the University of WIsconsin-Eau Claire-Barron County (UWEC-BC) Embrace is proud to present the third annual "What Were You Wearing?" Survivor Art Exhibit. This self-guided exhibit features stories and visuals of what survivors were wearing when they were sexually assaulted- a simple yet powerful message that clothing does not equal consent. Exhibit opening,... Read more »

The Bridge To Hope SAAM Event: Chalk The Walk

Menomonie Menomonie, WI, United States

April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Awareness Month (CAAM). Originating from grassroots movements in the 1970 and 80s, SAAM/CAAM began as a response to the need for increased awareness and action against sexual violence and child abuse in our communities. This movement created an opportunity to educate... Read more »

UW-Madison UHS Survivor Services SAAM Event: Reflect: Art and History Gallery

Hub Central and Image Lab Galleries, Discovery Building 330 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, United States

April 1st-30th: An art and history gallery spotlighting significant historical events related to campus sexual assault activism over the last 50 years alongside art by student survivors. This event runs all day every day throughout April.

Advocacy Spaces: ‘Let’s talk about Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women’

‘Let’s talk about Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women’. Advocacy Spaces welcomes special guest speaker Brooke Waukau Johnson, MMIW Task Force Coordinator, DOJ When: April 2nd, 2024 Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Click to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/665672861       “Native women are 10 times more likely to go missing or be murdered than any other race population. It's the... Read more »

UW-Madison UHS Survivor Services SAAM Event: Embodied Resilience with UHS Survivor Services: A Survivor-Centered Dance/Movement Therapy Workshop

Serenity Studio (Second Floor), Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center 1976 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI, United States

This survivor-centered workshop offers participants a space to explore emotional expression, mind-body awareness, and resilience through the transformative power of therapeutic dance and movement. Registration is not required.

WCASA SAAM Webinar Series: Finding Joy on the Jagged Journey

For older adults, not only can we find pleasure and passion after being a victim of sexual assault. But we can also find victory in discovering our purpose. The journey from victim to victorious is real. Join presenter Clara Flemming, as we talk about that road trip, detours and all.  

RCC SAAM Event: RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center

Red Gym 716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI, United States

Workshops for queer & trans folks in partnership with UW's Gender & Sexuality Campus Center. Participants learn basic empowerment-based self defense and assertive communication strategies. go.wisc.edu/QSelfDefense

RCC SAAM Event: Safer Bar on UW Campus – Open Session

UW Madison Campus Madison, WI, United States

This is an open to community session of Safer Bar - you don't have to work in the service industry to attend! A two-hour training on sexual violence prevention in nightlife spaces, bystander intervention, assertive communication, and safety planning.

Webinar: Igniting Spaces of Healing & Reclaiming the Matriarchy

Through an interactive knowledge exchange we will walk with our relatives who have experienced colonial and gender-based violence as they re- build and re-imagine their lives in connection to healing, empowerment, and safety. We will share the power of re-connecting to our indigenous ways of being, land, and tools of our Grandmothers for healing and... Read more »