It Affects Me!!
This is a campaign that raises awarness about how sexual violence affects us all. The goal is to empower people to work towards ending sexual violence in our community.
For any questions about the events, please contact Patty Monroy at (805)893-3778
It Affects Me: Monday April 6 -April 10 2009
Tabling with free t-shirts Monday-Thursday in the Arbor 10AM-2PM
Monday: Sexual Violence and LGBTQ Communities
The goal of this workshop is to challenge heterosexist myths and interrogate structural inequalities that sustain sexual violence within LGBTQ communities.
Presented by Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center and Pacific Pride Foundation
Location Women’s Center Conference Room Time: 6pm
Tuesday: Still I Rise Art Show
A mixed-media art display inspired by healing from sexual violence.
Location :SRB Forum time: 5pm
Wednesday: Mujeres de Juarez Workshop
Film Screening of Bordertown and discussion as well as Petition Signing for U.S and Mexican Governments.
Presented by Students Stopping Rape and M.U.J.E.R.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Student Resource Building Time: 5pm
Thursday: Can men get raped?
A candid discussion about strict gender roles and male survivors of sexual violence.
Presented by Men Against Rape and the Sexual Harassment Education Program
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Student Resource Building Time: 6pm
Thursday: Expressions!! Express yourself against Rape
A number of performances to promote working to end sexual violence including Stomp, Dance, Spoken Word, and Song.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Student Resource Building Time: 9pm-11pm
Friday: S.O.A.R.S Performance (Story of A Rape Survivor)
A performance about one woman’s journey to reclaim her body, sexuality, spirituality, and self esteem after being sexually assaulted in college. Performed by a diverse cast of women and featuring photographs taken by her sister during the recovery process, SOARS uses modern dance, spoken-word, and music to educate the public about sexual violence and to ease the shame, guilt, and self-blame that survivors too often fel with a story of hope and healing.
Presented by Students Stopping Rape, the Women’s Center, Multi-Cultural Center, A.S. Womyn’s Commission and A.S. Take Back the Night
Location- MCC Theatre Time: 7pm-9pm
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