In partnership with Embrace for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Barron County (UWEC-BC) will be hosting the first annual āWhat Were You Wearing?ā Survivor Art Exhibit in Rice Lake. This self-guided exhibit features survivor stories and visual depictions of what each person was wearing when they were sexually assaulted,... Read more »
The race is on to end sexual violence & harassment in our communities and online spaces! You can run, walk, bike, hike, row, skate, etc your 6.2miles. You get to choose how to do your miles: you can get outside and enjoy some fresh air with a walk, jog, bike ride, etc. or stay inside... Read more »
ASTOP will be partnering with BlueDoor Coffee for the month of April. Saturday April 2, from 11-2 we will have staff at BlueDoor answering any questions and teaching the community about ASTOP and its resources.
-Sexual Assault Survivor Art Installation- April 4th -8th Because what youāre wearing isnāt 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 Womenās 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 āWhat Were You Wearing?ā 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.
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: We All Rise: African American Resource Center (Green Bay). https://bit.ly/askanadvocateweallrise
Women and Children's Horizons, along with some of our community partners will host a live Zoom highlighting how survivors access services across systems. This event will be recorded and is open to survivors, providers, and general public. For any questions or concerns please respond to familysupport@wchkenosha.org or call 262-656-3500 Ext 107
When it comes to sex, it seems like the more you learn, the more there is to learn. Do you have a question or three about sexual health or pleasure? Want to get an honest answer and a couple of good laughs? Spend an hour with Tool Shed education coordinator Lucky Tomaszek and anonymously ask... Read more »
Come join us in hearing Jaquira Diaz speak in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Diaz will do a reading from her book Ordinary Girls, talk about her story, and answer some questions! Join us for a night of togetherness and important discussions about violence prevention and and self-care.
LGBTQ+ youth are a vibrant, essential part of our communities. But when risk factors for sexual violence and risk factors linked to oppressive social environments collide, it can lead to compounded trauma and health disparities with far-reaching impacts. Join us to learn about the unique ways these risk factors are constructed in the lives of... Read more »
Please join a group of the Rape Crisis Center GameChangers, high school advocates from across Dane County, to talk about how teachers, school staff, administration, and community members can support and be an ally to student survivors in their districts & schools. Learn language for responding to disclosures Ways we can empower survivors to... Read more »
Denim Day is April 27th, 2022! On that day, millions of people across the world will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence. Why Denim? The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the... Read more »
The 9th annual Hope Shining Blue event is a celebration of healing and resilience that honors sexual and domestic violence survivors and raises critical funds to support survivors in times of crisis and throughout their healing journey.
Join InCourage Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Center on April 27th,2022 to wear jeans with a purpose, and support survivors of all forms of sexual violence.
Join us to hear a dynamic speaker with a powerful story. Buck Blodgett has spoken to hundreds of audiences and we are thrilled to bring him to the community. He shares the story of his daughter Jessieās sexual assault and tragic death to inspire and motivate people to be resilient, choose love, and be a... Read more »
Youāre invited to our FREE Annual SAAM Luncheon on April 29th, 12-1:30pm CT The zoom broadcast will include: š A panel discussion featuring ā¢ **Borealis**, social artist & educator on the queer art of care ā¢ **Fanya Valencia**, bilingual sexual violence advocate ā¢ **Inbal Sansani**, womenās rights advocate, activist and humanitarian aid worker ā¢ Moderated... Read more »