Trainings

-Sexual Assault Survivor Art Installation- April 4th -8th Because what you’re wearing isn’t an invitation to harassment or assault. What Were You Wearing is a SAAM exhibit recreating the stories of those that have survived being sexually assaulted. These stories are displayed along side an interpretation of the clothes the victims were wearing.

Participants will receive education about how trauma affects the body, and will learn tools that will support them in releasing that trauma to promote healing.

Join us to learn about the role of a victim/survivor advocate from different agencies around the region. This event is intended to raise awareness about victim/survivor advocate services and to foster discussion about how to best support victims/survivors of sexual violence/assault/abuse. Featured agency: HAWA (Hmong American Women’s Association, Milwaukee). https://bit.ly/askanadvocatehawa  

Join BeLEAF for an artistic event in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Help us paint rocks to hide in Racine throughout the month of April. Lend us your creativity and bring some colorful awareness to our community during SAAM 2022!

In partnership with Embrace for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Spooner Memorial Library will be hosting the first annual “What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Exhibit in Spooner. This self-guided exhibit features survivor stories and visual depictions of what each person was wearing when they were sexually assaulted, a simple yet powerful message for our... Read more »

Reproductive coercion surfaced in mainstream media with the #FreeBritney movement. Reproductive and sexual coercion are intimately connected with sexual and interpersonal violence, racism, and ableism. Join us for a conversation that will deepen understanding of reproductive coercion and how to take action in support of reproductive freedom! Also, learn more about what is at stake... Read more »

Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is an award-winning training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Participants learn practical steps to protect the kids in their life.

Survivors and allies are invited to write messages of support and empowerment on paper clothing from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the Menomonie Public Library. These will be displayed on the wall at the library through April.