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April is Sexual Assault Prevention Month 

 

Each year the nation recognizes sexual assault awareness month, and a committee of WKU and nonprofit organizations plan activities to raise awareness for prevention in Bowling Green. Activities are geared toward educating individuals on sexual violence and promoting resources for those who have experienced sexual assault or sexual misconduct.

Sexual Assault Prevention Month is coordinated by WKU Counseling Center, Hope Harbor, Inc. Barren River Area Safe Space, WKU Student Conduct, WKU Health Education and Promotion, WKU Student Activities, WKU Social Work, WKU Department of English, WKU Student Government Association, and WKU Communications & Marketing. Events presented with support from the WKU College of Health and Human Services, WKU Gender and Women’s Studies, WKU Restaurant Group, and WKU Intercultural Student Engagement Center.


Sexual Assault Prevention Month 2023 Calendar of Events

 

Monday, March 27
Sexual Assault Prevention Month Kick-off
11:00am - 2:00pm
DSU Courtyard
Rain Location: Downing Student Union

Begin Sexual Assault Prevention Month, by learning resources that are available on campus and in the community for prevention and support. In addition, there will be activities and giveaways. WKU student organizations are invited to also set up a table with information and activities that support education, advocacy, and prevention. To have a table, contact Elizabeth Madariaga, WKU Counseling Center, at elizabeth.madariaga@wku.edu. 


Monday, March 27
Inbounds Youth Event
Program for grades 6-8
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bowling Green Ballpark
 

As part of Sexual Assault Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention Months, WKU's Sexual Assault Prevention Committee has joined For a Real Change, Inc., Boys to Men Leadership Group, and Hope Harbor, Inc., to present an event with content fitting for all youth in grades 6-8. The program will feature a parent session lead by Melanie Evans, Coordinator of Sexual Assault Services at WKU. Learn more


Thursday, March 30
Statewide Proclamation
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owensboro, KY

Join KASAP on March 30th, 2023 from 2-4 PM CST at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro to learn more about our work to prevent & end sexual violence in Kentucky and how you can join in. The event will include awards presentations, a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, art show, keynote (tbd), and light snacks will be served. Learn more

 

Monday, April 3
Rise Up Part of the Solution
5:00pm
DSU 3024

Part of the Solution is an interactive discussion designed for college men to learn about the different forms of sexual assault, how to intervene as a bystander, and how to help support someone who has experienced sexual assault. This session will include discussion along with Q&A on topics specific to college men. The session is open to all students. 

 

 

Wednesday, April 5
First Things First: Your Story, Your Words
5:00pm
Gordon Wilson Hall - Lab Theatre

This Sexual Assault Prevention Month event will feature students and community members showcasing their talent using messages that promote sexual assault awareness.

 

Wednesday, April 12
12:00-1:30pm
Faculty and Staff Disclosure Training
Zoom

Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to helpfully respond to student disclosures of interpersonal violence and support a student following a disclosure.  Additionally, participants will learn how to report disclosures based on the mandatory reporting requirements. Register here.

 

Wednesday, April 12 
Grocery Bingo
6:30-7:30pm
DSU Nite Class 

This month’s Grocery Bingo is focused on sexual assault education, advocacy, and prevention. Grocery Bingo is a monthly program held by HEP where students can win free groceries, toiletry items, and prizes for winning one of the many rounds of bingo! Students also play a themed Kahoot in between rounds of bingo to learn more about various health-related topics. 

 

Thursday, April 13
1000 Teal Ribbons and #MeToo
3:30pm
DSU Nite Class

Join us for an interactive discussion on the #MeToo Movement, founder, and activist Tarana Burke, and how you can raise awareness and support survivors of sexual assault. This event also creates a space for conversation around making teal ribbons. Free pizza will be service compliments of WKU Restaurant Group.

Tuesday, April 18
In Their Shoes
5:00-6:30pm
DSU Nite Class

In Their Shoes is an interactive simulation that will increase awareness of the struggles faced by individuals experiencing relationship violence.  Participants will make choices as a person experiencing relationship violence and end the experience with a group discussion which will include resources available on campus and in the community. Free pizza will be provided compliments of WKU Restaurant Group. 

 

Wednesday, April 26
Denim Day
All Day

SGA is encouraging students to raise awareness on April 26 by wearing denim. This event is part of week-long activities.  


Thursday, April 28
Take Back the Night
5:00 - 8:00pm
SOKY Marketplace

This annual event presented by the Hope Harbor sexual trauma recovery center serves as a community gathering for all those who want to go beyond raising awareness but to engage advocates and survivors in promoting a community that works together in education, support, advocacy, and prevention efforts. This event will feature food, music, and speakers.

 

All Month
Support a Survivor Supply Drive
Donate non-spiral journals, composition books, and fidget spinners. Drop-off locations: Hope Harbor, Counseling Center, Student Activities, and Social Work
 
All Month
Ink Exposed Exhibit
Intercultural Student Engagement Center Gallery

Anyone interested in adding a photo of their tattoo to the exhibit, can stop by the table in DSU on the first floor on April 4 and 11, 2023, 11am - 1pm in DSU. Photos will be taken and added to the display. 

 


 

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