April 2014: UAA Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
by Michelle Saport |
Join UAA in taking a stand against domestic violence and sexual assault this April. Events and programming include:
Consent is Sexy Tuesday, April 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Social Science Building, Lobby
Consent is sexy-so make it fun, make it happen and make sure that both you and your partner(s) are happy with "it."
Consent is Sexy Wednesday, April 9, 10 a.m-1 p.m. Social Science Building, Lobby
Consent is sexy-so make it fun, make it happen and make sure that both you and your partner(s) are happy with "it."
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Fair Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Union
Join community partners and several UAA departments in spreading the word about domestic violence and sexual assault, how to stop it and where to get help. Learn where to volunteer, refer someone in need and gain more information.
R.A.D. Training by University Police Department Mondays and Wednesdays, April 14-23 Various on-campus locations
This Rape Aggression Defense basic personal defense system is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. Class fee is $35. Class size is limited. Register today at uaonline.alaska.edu.
March for No More Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m. Student Union, Spine
March through the spine to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, show your support for victims and say you will stand for it "no more."
Consent is Sexy Tuesday, April 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Rasmuson Hall, Lobby
Consent is sexy-so make it fun, make it happen and make sure that both you and your partner(s) are happy with "it."
Consent is Sexy Wednesday, April 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Rasmuson Hall, Lobby
Consent is sexy-so make it fun, make it happen and make sure that both you and your partner(s) are happy with "it."
Healthy Relationships Discussion Thursday, April 24, 12-1 p.m. Native Student Services
Join NSS for a discussion about what it means to be in a healthy relationship. Share your story and learn how to strengthen your relationships for the future.
On-Campus Living programming April 1-4: Information tables and DVSA awareness programming April 17: Fight Right in the Gorsuch Commons April 2, 9, 16 and 23: Wellness Wednesdays and Clotheslines Project in the Gorsuch Commons
National Wear Denim Day Thursday, April 24, all day
Recognize National Wear Denim Day, held in honor of a woman who was raped by her driving instructor. The woman pressed charges, but the case was dismissed after the chief judge decided that "because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans it was no longer rape, but consensual sex." Please wear your jeans and Support Denim Day button today as a visible sign of protest against the myths surrounding sexual assault. Show off your button at the National Denim Day booth in the Student Union to get a cupcake from Sugarspoon.
For help, contact:
AWAIC (Abused Women's Aid in Crisis) (907) 272-0100; awaic.org
University Police Department (UPD) (907) 786-1120; www.uaa.alaska.edu/upd
STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) (907) 276-7273; staralaska.com
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE; (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
Additional information and resources are available at ncadv.org, feministcampus.org, thesafeplace.org and breakthecycle.org.
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