This April, Case Western Reserve once again joins the national effort to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Students are encouraged to take part in events this month focused on education, advocacy and self-care—while helping to foster a campus culture of respect and support. Learn more about upcoming SAAM events below and find ways to continue the conversation year-round.
Self-care for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Mather Center Peer Educators welcome you to engage in an evening of self-care, exploring the importance of taking care of yourself when you or someone you love has experienced trauma, and promoting health and well-being in general. Join them on Wednesday, April 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for snacks, activities and raffle prizes as you learn how to love yourself. RSVP in CampusGroups.
Advocacy Series: Sexual violence and climate change
On April 18, from noon to 1 p.m., attend a guided discussion with the power-based violence advocates on climate change and global events, and the effect they have on sexual violence. Learn more and sign up in CampusGroups.
Kissing and Consent with Maverick the comfort dog
Come get some love from campus’ favorite friend, comfort dog Maverick! Learn about consent and practice it while giving a kiss (or a simple pat) to a very good dog. Monday, April 21, from noon to 2 p.m. in the TVUC senior classroom.
Ohio Men's Action Network CWRU partnership kick-off
Join It's on CWRU for their first kick-off event with partner OHMAN—the Ohio Men's Action Network. This will be an introduction to OHMAN and a workshop on how to create awareness around healthy masculinity and preventing violence on campus. The first 75 people to register for session one or the evening session two will receive a free OHMAN/CWRU t-shirt.
Denim Day: Wednesday, April 23
Denim Day was established in 1999 in response to an Italian court's ruling that a woman must not have been sexually assaulted because they believed she helped her abuser remove her jeans, indicating “consent.” The next day, women in the Italian parliament wore denim in solidarity with the survivor. Wear denim on this day to show your belief that what a person wears does not imply consent.