Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! 

Embrace your Voice. 
Enjoy our open events during the month of April to learn how to raise awareness on how to prevent sexual violence, and support survivors.

Schedule of Events 2018 

April 2nd
Bystander Intervention Training
3-4:45pm in MSC 3711
Learn how to step in and prevent violence on USF’s campus by being an active bystander
Sign up here: bit.ly/2omcHHR
Host: Center for Student Well-Being

April 3rd
Patio Tuesday
11am-1pm in MSC Amphitheatre
Learn about Consent, and stick around for Got Consent? T-shirt giveaways!
Host: Center for Student Involvement

April 11th
Clothesline Project
10am-2pm in SVC Breezeway
The Clothesline Project displays shirts made by survivors or allies of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. This powerful display may be triggering for some people. Please take care of yourself.
Host: NITE

April 12th
Take Back the Night
6pm in MSC Amphitheatre
Take Back the Night is a USF tradition that includes a candlelight vigil, silent march, and survivor speak-out against sexual violence. Survivors and allies will have the opportunity to share their experiences with the audience. Enjoy water and light refreshments. The event closes with a celebration of strength.
Host:  NITE

April 18th
Denim Day
10am-2pm at two locations:  Bull Market and outside of Cooper Hall

What is Denim Day?
After an 18- year old girl was raped by her 45-year old driving instructor, the Italian Supreme Court ruled that because the victim wore tight jeans there is no way he could of removed them on his own, and therefore it was ruled consensual. Enraged by this verdict women in the Italian Parliament fought back and protested by wearing jeans to work. Denim Day was then started in 1999 in LA to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual assault. 

How can you support survivors of sexual assault?
On April 18th, wear denim! Pick up a sticker that says “Ask me why I’m wearing Denim?” from the Center for Student Well-Being, Center for Victim Advocacy, or one of our many tables around campus and tell others that you support survivors.
Host: Center for Student Well-Being and the Center for Victim Advocacy

April 18th
Human Trafficking in Tampa
9am-2pm at Bull Market
Did you know? You could volunteer or donate to community and outreach partners in Tampa that focus on preventing Human Trafficking.

April 19th
Open Training:  Supporting a Victim
12:30-1:30pm in CLCE Classroom, Marshall Student Center
This presentation provides participants with an overview of services offered through the Center for Victim Advocacy.  Participants will also learn how to provide support to those who have experienced an incident of victimization.
Host: Center for Victim Advocacy