Sexual Assault Awareness Month at UI

Calendar of events to support survivors and how to take action against sexual violence

Grace Giger ARGONAUT

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to support the survivors of sexual assault and take action to help end sexual violence in our community. Students, faculty and staff can help raise awareness and show their support by participating in the many events and activities happening throughout the month.

Survivor love letters display –April 10-14

In the TLC, there will be an interactive display of letters that students, employees and community members have written to survivors of interpersonal violence. The display will be up all day from April 10-14 and students can interact with and add letters to the display throughout the week.

Women’s Center Crafternoon –

April 14

From noon–2 p.m. students can attend the afternoon of crafts at the Women’s Center. Attendees can make a teal bracelet in support of sexual assault survivors and decorate empowerment succulents as another way to support and come together as a community.

Snacks and craft materials will be provided.

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence Training –

April 17

A 90-minute training entitled “Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence in a Culturally Responsive Manner” will be happening from 9:30–11 a.m. online. University of Idaho staff, faculty and students are invited to attend to learn more about how to handle disclosures of interpersonal violence. Those interested in attending this Zoom training can register online.

Survivors Strength Display –April 17-22

There will be a display in the ISUB called The Clothesline Project in which shirts made by survivors and allies will be hung as a visual display to draw attention to interpersonal violence statistics that often go ignored. The display can be viewed from April 17-22 and is meant to support survivors in our community and bring awareness to the issue of interpersonal violence.

Denim Day – April 26

Everyone in the UI community can wear denim on April 26 to show solidarity with survivors and take a stand against victim blaming. This campaign originated in Italy, when the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because they felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the rapist remove them, implying consent. In response, the women in the Italian parliament came to work wearing jeans in support of the victim. The UI community can show their support by wearing denim as well. There will be tabling with more information in the ISUB from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Breaking Silence Event – April 27 Community members and UI students alike are invited to this event where survivors and allies can share their stories anonymously in a supportive setting. Sponsored by Lamba Theta Alpha, Violence prevention programs and Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, the event is taking place in the Shattuck Amphitheater from 6-7 p.m. confidential support people will be present, and all are welcome to come and share their stories in a safe and respectful community. Green Dot Training – April 29

From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Albertson Building, students are invited to attend this Green