Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Supporting a Survivor Workshop
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2017
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Kissam Multipurpose Room
In this workshop participants learn about how trauma impacts survivors, as well as how to be a supportive friend, family member, partner, etc.
Understanding Effective Consent
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Rand 308
This presentation is an overview of the prevalence and types of sexual violence impacting our campus community, current programs and services offered by various University partners to address the issue, and applicable laws and policies.
Prevention Procession
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2017
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Procession will begin at Library Lawn and end at Kissam Multi-purpose Room
The Prevention Procession is a time to bring awareness to sexual assault, as well as a chance to show solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. All survivors, as well as any supporters are welcome to join. The walk will end in the Kissam Multi-Purpose Room, where survivors will have the opportunity to share their experiences and the impact violence has had on their lives. This is intended to be a safe space for all and Project Safe Staff will be on hand to support anyone who may need it.
Thistle Farms: A Message of Hope and Resilience
Monday, Apr. 17, 2017
Alumni Lounge
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
As part of Project Safe’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Project Safe is excited to welcome Shelia Simpkins, a graduate of the Thistle Farm’s Magdalene program, to speak about her path to healing. Shelia will share how she has learned to turn her past experiences into the driving force behind her desire to help those who are victims of trafficking. Through her work at Thistle Farms, Shelia has gained a sense of empowerment which she uses to instill hope in others.
Thistle Farms is a local organization that houses the Magdalene project which provides homes for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and prostitution. Today the residential program of Thistle Farms provides housing for up to 32 women and serves hundreds more with advocacy and referral services. The residential program offers housing, medical care, therapy, education and job training for two years, without charging women or receiving government funding.