Survivor Advocacy & Community Education
Below is the language from the all-campus email that was sent our Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. Dear Campus Community, I hope this note finds y’all as well as possible and practicing self-care in meaningful ways. I’m writing to share some updates regarding changes to the work of the Office of Survivor Advocacy & Community Education … Read more
Hi Everyone, Although many folks are working from home remotely, sexual harassment can still be experienced virtually. Whether within a current workplace, or on professional networking platforms, sexual harassment can be experienced in a variety of ways. With that in mind, here’s some information on rights, resources, and definitions of sexual harassment to reference for … Read more
Hi Everyone, I hope this note finds y’all well and finding time to care for yourselves amidst these stressful times. As a part of Survivor Solidarity Month, below is a list of books curated by Angie Makomenaw, Mental Health Education and Prevention Coordinator in CAPS. If you’re looking for resources on scholarship, advocacy, and narratives … Read more
Want to get involved in planning Survivor Solidarity Month? Join us to gather over food and brainstorm ideas!
Hi Everyone, I hope this message finds y’all well and that your day is off to a great start. I’m writing to share an exciting, upcoming event the SACE Office is co-sponsoring and co-facilitating with the ASHA (Adolescent Sexual Health Awareness) student group. We will be engaging in a dialogue about emotionally healthy relationships (platonic, … Read more
Good Morning Everyone, On this #PurpleThursday, I wanted to share my reason for wearing purple: I’m wearing purple today because according to the CCADV Annual Fatality Review, 6 out of 14 cases of intimate partner homicides that happened in Connecticut, involved signs and incidents of violence that happened at work, where co-workers could have intervened. … Read more
Hi Everyone, The Survivor Empowerment Workshop Series advertised for this semester is cancelled, due to low enrollment. We are circling the wagons to try and plan something in the future to get feedback from students, since there has been some folks expressing interest in participating in a survivor resource/support group/workshop. If you have thoughts or feedback … Read more
Dear Campus Community, I hope this note finds you well and enjoying the start of the semester so far. I write to you in reflection and connection, regarding October as Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month. While there are many statistics circulating in conversations about the prevalence of intimate partner violence on college campuses, we also … Read more
Join us for a student-centered gathering for support and solidarity, in light of the Dr. Ford-Kavanaugh hearings. We invite you to gather as we hold space for anyone looking to process, vent, grieve, or otherwise stand in and speak their truth. Please join us on Tuesday, October 2nd from 4:15- 5:15 pm in Downey House … Read more
