(2012) End of SAAM Carnival tonight!

SAAM 2012 culminates with tonight's CTMO Consent Carnival! hope to see you there!!

(2012) SAAM keynote Mia Mingus!! Wednesday April 25, 2012

we are SUPER excited about this week's SAAM keynote events with Mia Mingus!

Women at Noon Keynote Lecture
Wednesday April 25th
12:00 - 1:00
LSC Grey Rock Room
Blurb:
It is always better to speak. Come to this lunchtime session to learn about the survivor experience, on-going work to end sexual violence and what bystanders can do to shift conditions that perpetuate violence. This session is designed to serve as an introduction that will leave participants with an understanding of why survivor leadership is critical for our movements.

About Mia:

Mia Mingus is a queer physically disabled woman of color, korean transracial and transnational adoptee writer, organizer and community builder. She was raised in St. Croix, USVI, lived 12 years in Atlanta, GA and has recently moved to Oakland, California. Through her work on disability justice, reproductive justice, queer liberation, and transformative justice; she recognizes the urgency and barriers for oppressed communities to work together and build alliances for liberation.

She believes in building community and queer family, healing and transformation. She knows that love, care and how we treat each other (including ourselves) are political. As her work for liberation evolves and deepens, her roots remain firmly planted in ending sexual violence. Mia is currently working at generationFIVE, an organization working to end child sexual abuse within five generations. At gen5, she is working to create transformative justice responses to child sexual abuse that do not rely on the state (i.e. police, prisons, the criminal legal system) and actively cultivate community safety, resiliency and healing. Before gen5, Mia was a co-founder and Co-Director of SPARK Reproductive Justice Now, in Atlanta, GA.

Take Back the Night (TBTN)

Wednesday April 25th
6pm
LSC Sculpture Garden
This internationally recognized rally and protest creates an atmosphere of empowerment, while raising awareness about sexual violence. The event begins with a speak-out at the LSC and ends with a march to Old Town Square where keynote speakers include Mia Mingus and Denver’s own Suzie Q!

(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.

(2012) (April 9-13, 2012)

Check out the great events we have this week for SAAM! 

Monday April 9th -
Film Screening: Boys and Men Healing from Sexual Violence
Partner with GUIDE
Location: Clark A102
Time: 7-9p



One in six men in the United States are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 'Boys and Men Healing' documents the impact that sexual abuse has on individuals and society. Three men will tell their stories of survival and recovery and revel how speaking out helped them heal and reclaim their lives.


Tuesday April 10th-
SAAM Day on the Plaza
Location: LSC Plaza
Time: 10-4

SAAM awareness on the plaza will include games, prizes, community and campus resources, the Clothesline Project, the Red Flag Campaign, CTMO and more!


Wednesday April 11th-
WGAC Open House.... with FREE BREAKFAST!
Location: Women and Gender Advocacy Center, 112 Student Services Building
Time: 9-4

Stop by WGAC to grab some grub (we will have FREE breakfast burritos while supplies last), say hi, meet the staff and check out some of our great resources. We will have games, raffles and refreshments all day.


Friday April 13th-
Workshop: Lean on Me- How to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence
Location: LSC 227
Time: 11:15 - 12:15

This workshop  will explore the experiences of secondary survivors. We will discuss how to best support the survivors in our lives while also taking care of our own emotional needs.

2012 SAAM Calendar of Events!

SAAM 2012 – List of Events

Tuesday April 3rd-

Red Flag Campaign Workshop

2:00 - 3:15

Location: LSC210

Information about the red flags of intimate partner violence will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to write their own red flag behavior on a flag to be displayed on the plaza day.

Wednesday April 4th-

Film Screening – The Price of Pleasure

Hosted by Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Clark 103

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.

Thursday April 5^th –

Real Workshop: Intersecting Identities and Barriers to Care

Come and explore how different identities can create both real and perceived barriers to seeking resources for survivors of sexual assault and rape.

Time: 1:30 – 2:30

Location: LSC 211E

Thursday April 5^th –

Clothesline Project display and t-shirt making

Partner with GUIDE

Location: AV

Time: 6-8pm

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 for the exhibit.

Monday April 9^th –

Film Screening: Men and Boys Healing

Partner with GUIDE

Location: Clark A102

Time: 7-9

One in six men in the United States are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 'Boys and Men Healing' documents the impact that sexual abuse has on individuals and society. Three men tell their stories of survival and recovery and reveal how speaking out helped them heal and reclaim their lives.

 

Tuesday April 10^th - 

SAAM day on the Plaza

Location: Plaza

Time: 10-4pm

SAAM awareness on the plaza will include games, prizes, community and campus resources, the Clothesline Project, the Red Flag Campaign, CTMO and more!

Wednesday April 11^th –

WGAC Open House/Breakfast-

Location: WGAC

Time: 9-4

Stop by WGAC to grab some grub, say hi, meet the staff, and check out some of our great resources. We will have games, raffles and refreshments all day.

Friday April 13^th-

Workshop- Lean On Me: How to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence

Location: LSC 227

Time: 11:15-12:15

This workshop will explore the experiences of secondary survivors. We will discuss how to best support the survivors in our lives while also taking care of our own emotional needs.

Monday April 16^th-

Film: The Price of Pleasure

Partner with GUIDE

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.

Tuesday April 17^th –

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 their classrooms.

Tuesday April 17^th –  

Workshop: Queering Gender: How the Social Construction of Gender Leads to Verbal, Physical and Sexual Violence

2-3:30

LSC 210

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 18^th –

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 their loved ones). The shirts will be displayed and students will also have the opportunity to make shirts that represent their experiences for the exhibit.

Wednesday April 25^th –

Women at Noon: Mia Mingus

Location: Grey rock room

Time: 12-1

It is always better to speak. Come to this lunchtime session to learn about the survivor experience, on-going work to end sexual violence and what bystanders can do to shift conditions that perpetuate violence. This session is designed to serve as an introduction that will leave participants with an understanding of why survivor leadership is critical for our movements.

Wednesday April 25^th –

Take Back The Night

Location: Sculpture Garden, LSC

Time: 6-9

This internationally recognized rally and protest creates an atmosphere of empowerment, while raising awareness about sexual violence. The events begins with a Speak Out and ends with a march to Old Town Square where keynote speakers include Mia Mingus and Suzi Q.

Monday April 30^th - 

CTMO Carnival

Location: AV

Time: 6-9

The Consent Turns Me On carnival will include games, prizes and the CTMO photo booth. Bring your best CTMO pick-up lines!

SAAM 2012 has begun!!

It's that time of year again!! Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2012 has officially begun! As always, we will have film screenings, workshops, CTMO events, raffle prizes and more! We will use this blog to update folks about all events so be sure to check back often for more information. Stay tuned and in the meantime... Start practicing your best CTMO consent questions and statements!

educator resource and "toolbox"

We are excited to announce the unveiling of a new educator resource and "toolbox" that will be available in the Women and Gender Advocacy Center starting on April 28th!

Using young adult literature to address issues of sexual violence and support teen survivors can be an effective way to educate and give a voice to a silenced population. Megan Corbin is showcasing her senior Women Studies project, which is a teacher's binder or "toolbox" of resources about issues of sexual assault and dating violence among adolescents. 

WGAC will be the permanent home of this resource but feel free to stop by on Thursday April 28th between 10AM and 3PM to view the "toolbox" and learn how to use these resources when working with young adults.

(LAST YEAR!) SAAM 2011 events - April 25 - 27

dont miss out on the final week of SAAM programming! as always, we will be raffling off CTMO tshirts, chipotle gift cards and more!


April 25th2011
Film Screening: Rape in the Ranks- The Enemy Within
7pm
Clark A101

As with suicides, the rate of sexual assaults within the US military now exceeds that of the general population. A Pentagon report earlier this year found one in three female service members are sexually assaulted at least once during their enlistment. Sixty-three percent of nearly 3,000 cases reported last year were rapes or aggravated assaults. Rape in the Ranks: The Enemy Within is a documentary that focuses on the cases of three female service members victimized by rape and other forms of sexual assault.


For more information Click Here... "Rape in the Ranks: The Enemy Within"

April 26 2011

Workshop: How to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault

4-5

LSC 211E

This workshop will be focused on the experience of the sexual assault survivor. We will discuss common experiences including the experience of blame and common reactions to trauma. Additionally, we will discuss ways to provide the best possible support to those following a sexual assault.

April 27 2011

Workshop: Sexual Assault in Intimate Relationships
2:00-3:30
LSC 222

Can sexual assault happen with your partner, wife, husband, boyfriend or girlfriend? Please join advocates from Crossroads Safehouse for an informative discussion about this less than broadcasted reality’

(LAST YEAR!) 2011 Friday April 22nd- How to be an effective ally workshop

what better way to wrap up a fabulous week of SAAM programming than to attend today's workshop about effective ally strategies?!


Today from 2-3pm in Clark A204 (Note: previous calendars have listed the room location as C204... the correct location is A204)


as always, we will be raffling off CTMO tshirts, chipotle gift cards and more!


be there... and bring a friend!

(LAST YEAR!) 2011 Thursday April 21st- Sexual Assault and Community Accountability Workshop

Sexual Assault and Community Accountability Workshop with Dr.May Fu
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm


Location Cherokee Park Ballroom (LSC upstairs)


Come check out this Interactive workshop that explores transformative justice approaches to sexual assault and community accountability. Rather than relying solely on the police, courts, or prison system, we will learn how to create a system of community-based justice grounded in the strength and resources already in our communities. Join us for a discussion about how we can end sexual assault and build safer, healthier relations in our families and communities.


This event is part of this year's Asian Fest presented by the Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center. Also, don't forget to stop by A/PACC (LSC rm.212) for a meet and greet with Dr.Fu from 3:00 to 5:00. Food and drink is on us!


For more information and a complete list of events CLICK HERE!


For background on Dr.Fu CLICK HERE!
For more information contact A/PACC at (970) 491-6154