April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of this, every April SARVA continues the campaign against sexual assault and relationship violence by having rallies, presentations, runs, and more.
Note: This info is regarding SARVA Month 2011. Once 2012′s information is available, it will be posted!
Huskies on Healthy Relationships – What’s Good Sex to You?
- Let’s raise awareness about what relationships are like at the University of Washington! Get real students’ perspectives on healthy relationships. If you are interested in being featured on a poster, email Cassie with your answer or check out the Facebook event page!
The Clothesline Project
- View how University of Washington students are affected by sexual violence. Each shirt is decorated by a student to show how they feel about violence against women.
Through Our Eyes
4/12 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm @ Ethnic Cultural Theater
- Learn about how underrepresented communities are affected by sexual assault and relationship violence. There will be a movie screening followed by a panel of experts in the field.
Take Back the Night Rally
4/19 from 6:15pm to 9:00pm @ Ethnic Cultural Theater
- Join us for a powerful evening to commemorate survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence. There will be performances, speeches, and an open mic portion where people can share their own stories and feelings surrounding these issues. Meet at 6:15 at the flag pole behind Kane Hall for an empowering march to break the silence or at 7pm at the ECT.
Rock Riot Run 5k
5/1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm @ the E5 Parking Lot
- Join us for a 5k walk/run on the University of Washington campus to raise awareness on sexual assault and relationship violence. All participants will receive a complimentary Rock Riot Run t-shirt. Food, beverages, and prizes will also be available. Be sure to bring your friends, family, and fellow Huskies! There is no entry fee, but we ask you bring a donation for Eastside Domestic Violence. See the the race website for more information.
Silent Witness
May 23 – May 27 @ Red Square
- This event consists of Red Silhouettes depicting stories of men, women and children who have been killed as a result of relationship violence.
Want to get involved?
- stop by the SARVA office, Condon 406
- email us at asuwdsa@u.washington.edu
- call us at (206) 543-4238
