Salem State University’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month events — April 2017

April 10th through April 14th
Enough is Enough week

Preventing sexual violence

Enough is Enough Week is SSU’s second annual week focusing on norms about promoting healthy relationships, healthy sexuality and reproductive health for all SSU students; spreading awareness about sexual and domestic violence in LGBTQ communities; encourage bystanders to speak out against sexual violence; and removing the stigma around all survivors of sexual violence disclosing and accessing on or off campus support

Sponsored by The Alliance, The Brotherhood, Campus Educators on Sexual Assault, counseling and health services, diversity and multicultural affairs, NARAL, prevention education advocacy and response (PEAR) program, residence life, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Urban Arts Theater, Vikings CARE.

If you are a student seeking an accommodation for one of these events, please contact disability services at 978.542.6217 or disability-services@salemstate.edu.

When: From Monday, April 10 until Friday, April 14
Contact: Colleen Armstrong 978.542.2987 carmstrong@salemstate.edu

 

April 10th 10:00-11:00 AM
Mayoral Proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SSU, the City of Salem, the YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center, and other community organizations, are hosting the second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation with Mayor Kim Driscoll at Old Town Hall. The short program will include remarks by President Meservey, as well as local religious and civic leaders. The focus will be on new voices, the LBGTQ community, and faith-based organizations. The Proclamation will be followed by a community organizations fair.

Where: Old Town Hall, Downtown Salem 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970. Rain location is inside of the Old Town Hall.
When: Monday, April 10 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Contact: Elisa Castillo ecastillo@salemstate.edu

 

April 10th 5:00-5:30 PM
Walk A Mile in Her Shoes

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes is part of the International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence in our community. Join SSU men in showing support for survivors.

At this event: #IWantAWorld – Use your voice to help shape this campaign. Take a photo and share how you envision a world free of sexual and domestic violence.

Sponsored by The Alliance, The Brotherhood, Campus Educators on Sexual Assault, counseling and health services, diversity and multicultural affairs, NARAL, prevention education advocacy and response (PEAR) program, residence life, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Urban Arts Theater, Vikings CARE.

Where: Ellison Campus Center, North Campus ECC – Alumni Plaza 1 Meier Drive, Salem, MA 01970
When: Monday, April 10 from 5:00 to 5:30 PM
Contact: Colleen Armstrong 978.542.2987 carmstrong@salemstate.edu

 

April 11th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
April 14th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
#IWantAWorld Photo Shoot

Use your voice to help shape this campaign. Take a photo and share how you envision a world free of sexual and domestic violence. Also, visit us during Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Consent Day, In Their Own Words, or in North Campus Dining Commons.

Where: Dining Commons, North Campus DIN – North Campus 354 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
When: Tuesday, April 11 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Contact: Colleen Armstrong 978.542.2987 carmstrong@salemstate.edu

 

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