April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Join us in April during our upcoming events:
April 21-25, 2008
What: The Clothesline Project
Where: Thwing Center Atrium
When: April 21–25
The Clothesline Project honors women survivors as well as victims of intimate violence. Any woman who has experienced such violence, at any time in her life, is encouraged to come forward and design a shirt. The families and friends of victims also are invited to participate.
The Clothesline Project serves as an educational tool for those who come to view the clothesline. It becomes a healing tool for anyone who makes a shirt. By hanging the shirt on the line, survivors, friends, and family members can literally turn their back on some of that pain of their experience and walk away. It allows those who are still suffering in silence to understand that they are not alone.
April 22, 2008
What: Supporting Survivors - Presented by the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Where: Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, 309 Thwing Center
When: 8 p.m.
Join facilitators Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and Katie Hanna of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, as they discuss some important tips on helping a friend after a sexual assault. Food will be provided. Additional information is available on the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) website.
April 24, 2008
What: Take Back the Night Rally and March
Where: Thwing Center Atrium
When: 9 p.m.
Participants will meet in Thwing Atrium. If weather permitting, the group will move outdoors for a candlelight vigil and empowerment march as we join together to break the silence about sexual assault. Counselors will be available at the event. To learn more about the history of Take Back the Night, visit the event website.
For more information, please contact Katie Hanna or visit the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women website.