(2012) (April 16-20, 2012)

Here is a list of this week's events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Monday April 16th-
Film: The Price of Pleasure
Location: Clark A102
Time: 7-9p

This eye-opening and disturbing film places the voices of critics, producers and performers alongside the observations of men and women as they candidly discuss the role pornography has played in shaping relationships. Going beyond the debate of liberal versus conservative so common in the culture, this film provides a holistic understanding of pornography as it debunks common myths. check out the trailer by clicking HERE (warning: NSFW)



Tuesday April 17th-
Workshop: Tips for Faculty on How to Support Survivors
Facilitated by: Jennifer Babos
Location: LSC 203
Time: 12-1:30

This workshop will explore tips for faculty who wish to learn more about how to best support survivors of interpersonal violence in thier classrooms.



Tuesday April 17th -
Workshop: Queering Gender: How the Social Construction of Gender Leads to Verbal, Physical and Sexual Violence
Location: LSC 210
Time: 2-3:30
This participatory session with Thomas Walker, PhD from the University of Denver will critically examine gender as it intersects with other identities. Participants will be encouraged to think complexly about the social construction of gender with an aim of "queering" contemporary notions of gender to help prevent the stifling gender socialization that leads to violence in its many forms.


Wednesday April 18th-
Clothesline Project Display and T-shirt Making
Location: LSC Sunken Lounge
Time: 11-4

 

The clothesline project is a visual display of shirts with messages and illustrations that have been designed by survivors (or thierthier experiences for the exhibit.