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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Use Your Power! Attend events at UD in April, and tweet your active bystanders experiences with #RecognizeReact!
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Upcoming Events!
Wed., April 25th, 12:20pm
Natasha Alexenko of "Natasha's Project" and former NYC Police Chief Lisa Friel
104 Gore Hall
A survivor of sexual assault, Natasha Alexenko founded Natasha's Justice Project, an organization which works toward alleviating rape kit backlogs. Her story was featured in a recent HBO documentary called "Sex Crimes Unit." She will be presenting with the former chief of the NYC Sex Crimes Unit, Lisa Freil. Sponsored by Women's Studies Department, Research on Race, Ethnicity and Culture lecture series.
Natasha Alexenko of "Natasha's Project" and former NYC Police Chief Lisa Friel
104 Gore Hall
A survivor of sexual assault, Natasha Alexenko founded Natasha's Justice Project, an organization which works toward alleviating rape kit backlogs. Her story was featured in a recent HBO documentary called "Sex Crimes Unit." She will be presenting with the former chief of the NYC Sex Crimes Unit, Lisa Freil. Sponsored by Women's Studies Department, Research on Race, Ethnicity and Culture lecture series.
Wed., April 25th, at 5:30pm catch the FREE BUS to DOVER (register in advance). Doors open at 6pm, event begins at 7pm.
21st Annual Crime Victims' Tribute with Guest Speaker Kathleen Bonistall
Bus leaves from Trabant Univ Ctr at 5:30pm. Event takes place at the Dover Sheraton, 1570 North Dupont highway, Dover, DE 19901
The 21rst Annual Crime Victims’ Tribute is part of Delaware’s recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 22-28, 2012. The Tribute honors crime victims who have died and those who continue to struggle daily with the aftermath of their own or a loved one’s victimization. There are many displays such as the memorial wall filled with artwork, poems and letters written by victims, survivors and friends, and other displays in which victims are able to openly express their thoughts and feelings. Participants can bring their own letters or art pieces to add to the displays. Victims’ advocates throughout the state display resource materials to assist victims in their healing journey. This year’s speaker is Kathleen Bonistall, mother of UD student Lindsay Bonistall who was raped and murdered in her off-campus apartment in May 2005. The Bonistall family founded PEACE OUTside Campus, the Lindsay Bonistall Foundation to promote peaceful, safe living environments off-campus. Mrs. Bonistall will talk about how the crime has impacted her life and share a message of hope for all victims, survivors, advocates and law enforcement. Part of UD's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. FREE BUS provided by Student Activities & Programs will leave Trabant at 5:30pm but you must REGISTER to RIDE.
21st Annual Crime Victims' Tribute with Guest Speaker Kathleen Bonistall
Bus leaves from Trabant Univ Ctr at 5:30pm. Event takes place at the Dover Sheraton, 1570 North Dupont highway, Dover, DE 19901
The 21rst Annual Crime Victims’ Tribute is part of Delaware’s recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 22-28, 2012. The Tribute honors crime victims who have died and those who continue to struggle daily with the aftermath of their own or a loved one’s victimization. There are many displays such as the memorial wall filled with artwork, poems and letters written by victims, survivors and friends, and other displays in which victims are able to openly express their thoughts and feelings. Participants can bring their own letters or art pieces to add to the displays. Victims’ advocates throughout the state display resource materials to assist victims in their healing journey. This year’s speaker is Kathleen Bonistall, mother of UD student Lindsay Bonistall who was raped and murdered in her off-campus apartment in May 2005. The Bonistall family founded PEACE OUTside Campus, the Lindsay Bonistall Foundation to promote peaceful, safe living environments off-campus. Mrs. Bonistall will talk about how the crime has impacted her life and share a message of hope for all victims, survivors, advocates and law enforcement. Part of UD's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. FREE BUS provided by Student Activities & Programs will leave Trabant at 5:30pm but you must REGISTER to RIDE.
Thurs., April 26th
Take Back the Night Slam Poetry Session, 6:30pm, Trabant Theatre
Take Back the Night March, 8:00pm, Kicks off at Memorial Hall steps
Speak-Out! 9:00pm, Trabant Theatre
Women all over the world have been shattering the silence around sexual assault and violence against women at Take Back the Night Marches for over 30 years. Join your fellow students at the University of Delaware as we "take back the night" and speak out against rape and violence on college campuses. All are welcome to participate in our annual Take Back the Night March! Sponsored by Students Acting for Gender Equity (SAGE)
Take Back the Night Slam Poetry Session, 6:30pm, Trabant Theatre
Take Back the Night March, 8:00pm, Kicks off at Memorial Hall steps
Speak-Out! 9:00pm, Trabant Theatre
Women all over the world have been shattering the silence around sexual assault and violence against women at Take Back the Night Marches for over 30 years. Join your fellow students at the University of Delaware as we "take back the night" and speak out against rape and violence on college campuses. All are welcome to participate in our annual Take Back the Night March! Sponsored by Students Acting for Gender Equity (SAGE)