FINAL EVENT FOR SAAM 2013

Please join us TONIGHT for our final event to honor 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month! 

Games

Prizes

 CTMO t-shirts

 Candy

 "Wanna Ram?" condoms 

CTMO Posters... 

and more! 

If you dont see us set up in the courtyard... check inside the Corbett lobby. We may move inside to escape this "spring" weather!

2013 - jessica. freakin. valenti.

Join us TONIGHT for our SAAM keynote speaker

Jessica Valenti!! 

Jessica's speech will begin at 6:30 in the LSC theater 

followed by a Q&A and book signing. 

So break out those women's studies text books, 

throw on your snow boots 

and tell ol' man winter that aint NOTHIN 

gonna keep you from showing

some CSU love to one of our favorite feminist writers! 

April 19 2013 - TODAY's SAAM event!

This is an official reminder about TODAY'S fantastic presentation 

by Roe Bubar, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies here at CSU. 

The presentation, Indigenous Women and the Reauthorization of VAWA: A Historic Move to Reinstate Tribal Jurisdiction over Non-Natives, will include testimony that Roe provided in a panel last month in Washington DC.  

About Roe: Roe Bubar, J.D., is an Indigenous Studies Scholar and Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Ethnic Studies and the School of Social Work at Colorado State University.  She teaches Indigenous and Gender Studies courses.  Her current research agenda considers intersectionality and sexual violence, health disparities, child maltreatment in tribal communities and Native youth and STD/STI messaging. Roe has over 20 years of experience in the field and continues to work with tribes, states, federal agencies and NGOs in tribal communities on a variety of research issues, child sexual abuse cases and other related projects. 

We are extremely fortunate to have such expertise here at CSU so please join us for what wil be an important and informative presentation. 

Indigenous Women and The Reauthorization of VAWA: 

A Historic Move to Reinstate Tribal Jurisdiction over Non-Natives

Friday April 19th

12-1pm

Clark A104

As always, we will be raffling off tshirts, books and gift cards!!

April 18th 2013- Reminder about tomorrow's presentation!

This is an official reminder about our fantastic presentation 

by Roe Bubar, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies here at CSU. 

The presentation, Indigenous Women and the Reauthorization of VAWA: A Historic Move to Reinstate Tribal Jurisdiction over Non-Natives, will include testimony that Roe provided in a panel last month in Washington DC.  

About Roe: Roe Bubar, J.D., is an Indigenous Studies Scholar and Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Ethnic Studies and the School of Social Work at Colorado State University.  She teaches Indigenous and Gender Studies courses.  Her current research agenda considers intersectionality and sexual violence, health disparities, child maltreatment in tribal communities and Native youth and STD/STI messaging. Roe has over 20 years of experience in the field and continues to work with tribes, states, federal agencies and NGOs in tribal communities on a variety of research issues, child sexual abuse cases and other related projects. 

We are extremely fortunate to have such expertise here at CSU so please join us for what wil be an important and informative presentation. 

Indigenous Women and The Reauthorization of VAWA: 

A Historic Move to Reinstate Tribal Jurisdiction over Non-Natives

Friday April 19th

12-1pm

Clark A104

As always, we will be raffling off tshirts, books and gift cards!!

April 16 2013- SAAM Workshop, "But I'm a nice guy"

WGAC sends our love to anyone connected to Boston. Times like these can be particularly triggering for people who have experienced violence. Please remember that we are here should anyone need to process.

Tonight's SAAM event will be hosted by Men in the Movement. 

Please join us at 6:00 for the interactive workshop "But I'm a nice guy!"

April 15th 2013 - SAAM event rescheduled due to snow

the weather outside is frightful...

April 11, 2013 - SAAM day on the plaza!!

Today is a big day for SAAM at CSU! ITS PLAZA DAY!! *crowd cheers!*

Today's events include an entire day on the plaza, a flashmob, the clothesline project and take back the night! We will also be unveiling Photography saved my life., the documentary photography project about survivor healing. 

Here is more information about each event...


Day on the Plaza - 
Join us for an entire day of awareness raising on the plaza! We will feature tables from:

• The Women and Gender Advocacy Center
• Men in the Movement
• SURJ -Students United for Reproductive Justice 
• Campus Feminist Alliance
• Planned Parenthood
• SAVA
• Crossroads
• The Center for Women and Gender Research 
• The Health Network
• and more!

 

Some of the dont-miss highlights also include:

• CTMO Consent Turns Me On campaign and photobooth 
• stop by the photobooth and share your favorite way to ask for consent in exchange for a tshirt
• "Guess how many condoms" raffle, including the exclusive CTMO "wanna ram?" condoms

• Red Whistle Brigade FLASHMOB!! 
• The Red Whistle Brigade is coordinating a flash/freeze mob on the plaza at 12:20
• If you want to participate, be on the plaza at 12:15. When you hear the first whistle blow at 12:20, lay down on the ground. Then, when you hear the second whistle blow (about a minute later) you can get up and go on with your day. Bring a friend (or two!!)

• Photography saved my life. 
• Photography saved my life. features 11 images that document the ways that survivors heal. If this photo series has a mission, it is this... to document the seemingly small, yet critically important, ways that survivors go about healing.
• Survivors in the project were given a list of prompts to choose from and then we worked together to document their answers. We hope that survivors feel a sense of community from this series and find the images to be inspiring, comforting and a visual reminder that there is nothing passive or benign about the art of healing.
  
  
  
  
  

• The Clothesline Project

The clothesline project is a visual display of shirts with messages and illustrations that have been designed by survivors (or their loved ones). The shirts will be displayed and students will also have the opportunity to make shirts that represent their experiences with sexual violence.

Take Back the Night -

This internationally recognized rally and protest creates an atmosphere of empowerment, while raising awareness about sexual violence. The event begins with a speak-out on the plaza and ends with a march to Old Town Square where keynote speakers will address the crowd!

April 10th - SAAM Workshop: Developing Porn Literacy

WEDNESDAY APRIL 10th 

6:30-8:00p

-Corbett Lounge-

From your iPhone to the magazine stand, pornography is increasingly affordable, accessible and relatively anonymous. Yet for something so prevalent, we rarely are given the tools to be able to "read" the messages we get from porn about sex and sexuality

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Research and data on the prevalence of porn indicate that: 

•  “Sex” is the number one search topic on the internet 
• there are over 420,000,000 porn sites that contain pretty much everything imaginable
• In the US alone, porn reigns in 10 billion dollars annually
•   That’s more than the NFL, NBA, and MLB…COMBINED.

And just as there are a seemingly infinite number of genres or “types” of porn, there seems to be an equally abundant array of opinions – whether they’re moral, legal, political, ethical, or otherwise – on the subject. 

But beyond the fierce debate of whether porn is good or bad, one thing is clear: pornography’s wide availability is changing how we as a society understand and construct our sexualities. 

Join the discussion TONIGHT and learn how porn is changing the way we get down!

April 9 - SAAM Event- The Invisible War: Sexual Violence in the Military

•  According to a 2011 Newsweek report, women are more likely to be assaulted by a fellow soldier than harmed in combat. 

• The Department of Defense estimates that there are about 19,000 sexual assaults in the military PER YEAR. 

• According to 2013 Pentagon statistics, only 1,108 troops filed for an investigation of their assault. 

• Of those 1108 cases, only 575 were processed. Of those processed, only 96 went to court-martial.

Join us TONIGHT for a screening of the critically acclaimed and award winning documentary, The Invisible War. 

This event is co-hosted by WGAC 

and Adult Learner and Veteran Services.  

TUESDAY APRIL 9th 

7pm, Clark A104

THE INVISIBLE WAR is a groundbreaking investigation into one of America’s most disturbing secrets: the epidemic of rape within the US military. Focusing on the powerful stories of several young veterans, the film is a moving examination of the staggering personal and societal costs of these assaults.

Both a comprehensive inquiry and an insight into what can be done to bring about much-needed change, THE INVISIBLE WAR urges us all, civilian and military alike, to fight for a system that protects our men and women in uniform.

April 8th - Sexual Violence as a retention issue on campus

Did you know that 1 in 4 women on a college campus will experience sexual violence? 

That's 25% of the female population. 

We often hear about the importance of "retention" as it relates to various groups of students. But how often do administrators include sexual assault in the discussion about the retention rates of women in college?

Sadly, not often enough. 

Although every survivor responds differently after experiencing trauma, some common reactions include:

• difficulty concentrating or focusing
• difficulty sleeping and/or eating
• feeling excessively tired
• flashbacks, intrusive memories and/or nightmares about the event
• withdrawal from people and places in one's life
• fear of judgement
• fear of being "outed" (if they identify as LGBTQ) 
• fear of losing their community of friends
• fear of retaliation from the perpetrator
• self-blame

We know that college can be a challenging time for ALL students but 25% of our female population are not only trying to navigate the everyday challenges of college, but are doing so while also managing the trauma they have experienced. 

Here is a short list of things that YOU can do to help create change on campus:
1. Educate yourself about sexual violence on campus and believe survivors. Ask your administrators about their commitment to end violence on campus. If you have an opportunity to participate in a discussion/project about college student retention, include sexual violence in the discussion. 

2. Instructors and Professors - Educate yourself in the area of sexual violence and make your role as a mandatory reporter clear at the beginning of the semester. Put contact information about confidential resources and advocacy on your syllabus so students know where to go when they need help.

3. Parents and family- do your best to support your loved one as they make the decisions that feel right for them. Tell them you believe them and that it wasn't their fault.

4. Partners/friends/roommates  - try to remain patient and understanding as your partner/friend/roommate navigates the healing process. Be supportive and understanding, even if your friend/roommate suddenly seems distant. Keep lines of communication open and offer your support in whatever ways you can.

5. All loved ones of a survivor- make sure you also seek support for yourself. Similar to when a flight attendant instructs passengers on a plane to "put your own oxygen mask on first" ...we are only helpful to those around us if we first take care of ourselves. Advocates are available as a safe space to talk about your feelings.

6. Take time to check out the resources near you. At CSU those resources include the Women and Gender Advocacy Center! All SAAM events will include information about WGAC but you are also more than welcome to just stop in and say hi! 

Join us for this week's SAAM events:

TUESDAY APRIL 9th 

Film Screening: The Invisible War

7pm, Clark A104

THE INVISIBLE WAR is a groundbreaking investigation into one of America’s most disturbing secrets: the epidemic of rape within the US military. Focusing on the powerful stories of several young veterans, the film is a moving examination of the staggering personal and societal costs of these assaults.

Both a comprehensive inquiry and an insight into what can be done to bring about much-needed change, THE INVISIBLE WAR urges us all, civilian and military alike, to fight for a system that protects our men and women in uniform.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 10th 

Workshop: Developing Porn Literacy 

6:30pm, Corbett Hall Lobby

 From your iphone to the magazine stand, pornography is increasingly affordable, accessible and relatively anonymous. Yet for something so prevalent, we rarely are given the tools to be able to "read" the messages we get from porn about sex and sexuality. Join the discussion and learn how porn is working to change the way we get down!

THURSDAY APRIL 11th 

SAAM day on the plaza! 

10am-4pm, LSC Plaza

SAAM awareness on the plaza will include games, prizes, community and campus resources, the Clothesline Project, the CTMO photo booth, the Red Whistle Brigade, art, candy and more!

THURSDAY APRIL 11th 

Take Back The Night! 

6pm, LSC Plaza

This internationally recognized rally and protest creates an atmosphere of empowerment, while raising awareness about sexual violence. The event begins with a speak-out and ends with a march to Old Town.

SAAM day 5- Rape prevention messaging

Check out this great article from the Fort Collins Coloradoan about victim-blaming safety and rape prevention messages directed at women: 

CLICK HERE: Soapbox: CSU letter takes wrong approach to sexual assault

From the article: "We live in a culture where we give guidelines to potential victims on how to act in order to not be victimized. We create an illusion of control in a situation where there is none. I propose we begin creating a culture where the rhetoric is, instead, 'Don’t rape.'"

Join us next week for the following SAAM events:

TUESDAY APRIL 9th 

Film Screening: The Invisible War

7pm, Clark A104

THE INVISIBLE WAR is a groundbreaking investigation into one of America’s most disturbing secrets: the epidemic of rape within the US military. Focusing on the powerful stories of several young veterans, the film is a moving examination of the staggering personal and societal costs of these assaults.

Both a comprehensive inquiry and an insight into what can be done to bring about much-needed change, THE INVISIBLE WAR urges us all, civilian and military alike, to fight for a system that protects our men and women in uniform.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 10th 

Workshop: Developing Porn Literacy 

6:30pm, Corbett Hall Lobby

 From your iphone to the magazine stand, pornography is increasingly affordable, accessible and relatively anonymous. Yet for something so prevalent, we rarely are given the tools to be able to "read" the messages we get from porn about sex and sexuality. Join the discussion and learn how porn is working to change the way we get down!

THURSDAY APRIL 11th 

SAAM day on the plaza! 

10am-4pm, LSC Plaza

SAAM awareness on the plaza will include games, prizes, community and campus resources, the Clothesline Project, the CTMO photo booth, the Red Whistle Brigade, art, candy and more!

THURSDAY APRIL 11th 

Take Back The Night! 

6pm, LSC Plaza

This internationally recognized rally and protest creates an atmosphere of empowerment, while raising awareness about sexual violence. The event begins with a speak-out and ends with a march to Old Town.

April 4th - Safer Sexy Sex!

Our sex-positive theme continues with tonight's event... Safer Sexy Sex! Hosted by GUIDE and facilitated by Beforeplay and Slumberparties, this workshop will discuss ways to make sex fun, safe and CONSENSUAL! 

You might be wondering what the HECK sex positivity even means. You're not alone, so allow us to explain... 

• Like many terms within feminism, sex positivity means different things to different people. 
• As a broad ideology and world view, sex positivity is simply the idea that all sex, as long as it is healthy and explicitly consensual, is a positive thing. 
• The core of sex positivity is the idea of informed consent and agency within one's own sexuality. For some people this means having lots of sex. For other people it might mean abstaining from sex all together. 
• Sex positivity aims to remove stigma and shame from all sexual choices and instead encourages people to not only embrace their own sexual choices, but also respect the choices of others. 
• You can learn more at the WGAC website. 

So come join us tonight at 7:30 in the summit hall conference room  for a discussion about empowering yourself and forming healthy relationships with others. 

We will also raffle off CTMO tshirts and copies of the following books, written and/or edited by our keynote speaker JESSICA VALENTI!!

April 3rd - Sex Positivity is in the air!

Welcome to day THREE of SAAM! 

Too often, anti-rape movements are stereotyped as being "anti-sex". Conversations about the need for consent quickly get labeled "prude" or "rigid". Well join us today at noon for a presentation about sex positivity and the connection between sex positivity and rape prevention!

Hosted by Priscilla Gardea and Emily Ambrose (two of our favorite women!!), this presentation is one you do NOT want to miss!

oh... and we will be debuting our CTMO condoms!! yay!! 

Women at Noon: 
Sex-Positivity Workshop- Taking the BOO out of taboo!

"Sex. Why is it that this topic can cause some people to blush, but can also help some people to feel empowered? We will explore how society defines and confines sexuality. In a safe, open and confidential space, participants will learn about what Sex-positivity is and how to incorporate it into their own lives."

Time: Noon

Location: LSC 220-222

SAAM - day 2!

Hello girls and boys and girls!. 

Today's SAAM post is brought to you by the number.... 

As in.... did you know that according to the FBI, 

less than two percent of reported cases of sexual assault 
are false reports? 

Less than 2 percent. 

Kinda makes you wonder why so few victims 
are believed when they come forward. 

Be sure to check out our blog for daily updates related to SAAM. Our next upcoming event is tomorrow... hope you can join us!!

Women at Noon: Sex-Positivity Workshop- Taking the BOO out of taboo!

"Sex. Why is it that this topic can cause some people to blush, but can also help some people to feel empowered? We will explore how society defines and confines sexuality. In a safe, open and confidential space, participants will learn about what Sex-positivity is and how to incorporate it into their own lives."

Time: Noon

Location: LSC 220-222

April Fools Satire to kick off SAAM 2013!

April 1st marks the official start to Sexual Assault Awareness Month!! yay!! *crowd cheers!*

Here at CSU we have lots and lots of fantastic programs, workshops, films and other events planned for the month in the hopes of raising awareness on our campus about the issue of sexual violence.

Since today is also april fool's day, we thought we would start things off by sharing a short animated film that uses satire to poke fun at typical "prevention" strategies.

we hope you enjoy!



Sexual Assault Prevention with Dolly & Red
Created by Monica Rivera

SAAM calendar 2013

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SAAM Calendar 2013

SAAM 2013 is on the way!

The folks at the Women and Gender Advocacy Center are hard at work planning more than 15 events for April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

We will be using this blog to update information about time/location/etc, so be sure to check back here frequently for more information!

This year our events include some of the following:

CTMO campaign!

Screening of the award winning film, The Invisible War

The Clothesline Project

 

CTMO Photobooth!

SAAM Plaza Day

and more!