April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Every 107 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted.
Approximately 4/5 of rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.
Survivors of sexual assault are 3 times more likely to suffer from depression.
These are just a few statistics to highlight why this month of awareness is so very important for our campus and our greater community. We have several events this April that will honor the voices and experiences of survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, there are events that will seek to raise awareness about sexual assault and the importance of effective consent.
The event calendar is attached to this post. Please feel free to download, mark your calendar with the events you plan on attending, and share the word with other students, staff, and faculty.
Highlighted Events:
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault: Cultivating a Survivor-Responsive Campus Workshop
Wednesday, April 6th from 4-5pm for UMBC faculty and staff
Tuesday, April 12th from 4-5pm for UMBC students
All workshops are in the Women's Center. Please register if you plan on attending.
The Clothesline Project Display: Wednesday, April 6th on Commons Main Street from 10am-4pm. (Opportunities to make shirts for the display will be made available on several occasions leading up to the 8th... see attached calendar for details)
Take Back the Night: Thursday, April 16th on Commons Main Street. The survivor speak-out will begin at 6:15pm and will be followed by campus march.
Follow #UMBCtbtn on social media for updates and join the Facebook event here.
Voices Against Violence Protocol Training, Responding to Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence at UMBC on Monday, April 11th from 11-12pm in Comons 318. Space is limited - register here.
*Please note, the What About the Men? workshop has been moved from 4/18 to Monday, April 25th at noon in the Women's Center.
If you have questions about any of the listed events or about sexual assault resources, please contact Jess Myers, Women's Center Director, at jessm@umbc.edu, 410-455-2714.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is sponsored by:
Follow us on our Facebook pages for SAAM updates and information throughout the month of April!
