RESOURCE BOOTHS
11:00am - 1:00pm, Kiosk, Trabant University Center Food Court
Stop by our kiosks for free flyers, posters, ribbons, brochures, other giveaways and
details about our events. Pick up our complimentary t-shirts, while supplies last, so you can help us raise awareness and show support for
survivors throughout the month!
Walk a Mile In Her Shoes MARCH
5:30pm, Shoe Check-Out (Men Only) Trabant MPRs
6:30pm, March on the Green
Let’s get “pumped up!” And no, we’re not talking about lifting weights. Be on the lookout for your favorite fraternity brothers, male professors and staff as they don four-inch bright red stiletto heels to march around the north green. This will be a fun opportunity for men to educate and inspire the campus community to take action in the prevention of sexual violence, and learn about resources for victims on campus like Sexual Offense Support (S.O.S.). A limited number of men-sized high heel shoes will be provided, so come early to reserve your pair of shoes for this popular march (or feel free to bring your own high heels!). As the saying goes, you cannot truly understand another person’s experiences until you have “walked a mile in their shoes.” For more information about the national campaign, visit www.walkamileinhershoes.org. Co-Sponsored by the Office of Equity & Inclusion and Inter-Fraternity Council. Licensed by Frank Baird & Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®, a Venture Humanity, Inc. Project.
Movie: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
7:30pm, Trabant Theatre
This English-language adaptation of the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson follows a disgraced journalist, Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig), as he investigates the disappearance of a wealthy patriarch's niece from 40 years ago. He is aided by the mysterious Lisbeth Salander, a pierced and tattooed punk computer hacker (Rooney Mara). As they work together in the investigation, Blomkvist and Salander uncover immense corruption beyond anything they have ever imagined. Interwoven throughout this fast-paced crime drama is the troubled story of Lisbeth Salander. Lisbeth’s experiences with childhood trauma, the male dominated legal bureaucracy, and sexual assault form a chilling critique of Sweden’s patriarchal society, and the systems of violence and control that negatively shape the lives of women and girls. The film asks citizens to be accountable for society’s treatment of women and be an active bystander against sexual violence.
Caution: film contains a graphic and sadistic rape scene, as well as other incidents and themes of misogynist violence.
Sponsored by SCPAB - $3.00 per person
“Response Ability: Empowering the 'Everyday Hero' in All of Us" with Guest Speaker Mike Dilbeck
5:00pm, Trabant MPR A - Dinner & Presentation for Student Leaders &
BHLP program, prior registration required
If you are a student leader not participating in BHLP, contact Angela at 831-3457 to register.
7:30pm, Trabant Theatre (Open to the public)
Why is it that we see something happening or we hear something and we want to make the difference, we want to take action to intervene, yet we don't? What is it that gets in the way? Why can't we, in that moment, be the "everyday hero" that we want to be? In this session we'll take a real look at the phenomenon of bystander behavior and how it interferes with the ability to make the difference in a situation. Mike uses live texting for an interactive look at this issue -- along with video clips from an award-winning educational DVD (based on the work of Dr. Alan Berkowitz). You will leave empowered to be an "everyday hero" in your life -- and inspire others to be the same.
Breaking the Silence: Exploring Sexual Assault, Bystander Intervention, and Sexuality in Communities of Color
6:30pm, George Read North Lounge
Stanford & NYU alum, Janice Ahn is passionate about telling stories that probe beneath the surface. As the writer, director and producer of the short film Stutter, Ahn explores the dynamics of human experiences around sexual assault and bystander intervention on an unforgettable New Year’s Eve. Join guest speaker Colin Adamo and the Black Student Union for the film viewing and discussion about the often under-discussed topics of sexual assault in communities of color. (Learn more about Colin in this interview with the Consensual Project.) Sponsored by the Black Student Union.
Get Up, Stand Up! -- Be a Courageous Bystander
7:30pm, Trabant MPR C
Have you ever witnessed & wished you had confronted:
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a sexist or homophobic joke?
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name-calling or harassment?
- one person
hitting another?
- a
woman passed out drunk in a room at a party, and a man going in, closing the door?
If getting involved felt too risky but you were left with the nagging feeling someone should have intervened, this is the program for you! It's likely that more people agree with you than you think and if you take action, others will help. Learn how you can be a courageous bystander, and possibly save someone from pain and trauma. Sponsored by Sexual Offense Support (S.O.S.)
Sexual Assault in the Queer Community
6:00pm, 209 Trabant
Watch the Haven executive board act out scenarios, and then participants will roleplay in order to learn how to address abusive behaviors or situations. Learn about same-sex sexual assault, as well as helpful resources in our community. S.O.S. volunteers will be available for one-on-one assistance. Sponsored by Haven.
UD SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Call Wellspring: Student Wellness Program, 831-3457 if you have questions about these events.
Sincere thanks to all who helped plan and support Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Black Student Union, Campus and Public Safety, Center for Counseling & Student Development, ContactLifeline, Graphic Communications Center, HAVEN, Inter-Fraternity Council, Office of Communications and Marketing, Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Equity & Inclusion, Students Acting for Gender Equity, Office of Student Conduct, Office of Student Life, SCPAB, Sexual Offense Support, University Student Centers, Students Acting for Gender Equity, Wellspring: Student Wellness Program, and Department of Women's Studies.
Natasha Alexenko of "Natasha's Justice Project"
& Former NYC Police Chief, Lisa Freil
12:20-1:10pm, 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.
Take Back The Night: Rally, March & Speak-Out!
A night dedicated to shattering the silence around sexual assault on the college campus.
6:30pm, Slam Poetry Session, Trabant Theatre
8:00pm, March kicks off at North steps of Memorial Hall
9:00pm, Speak Out!
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).
CCSD Supports Take Back the Night & Speak Out
Noon-5pm, Center for Counseling and Student Development, 261 Perkins Student Center
Are you having difficult thoughts and feelings in reaction to Take Back the Night and Speak Out or other Sexual Assault Awareness Month events? We are here to help. The Center for Counseling and Student Development offers an array of services such as individual and group therapy and consultations. In addition, Dana Nelson, and Carolyn Heitzmann, Postdoctoral Fellows, will be available for student consultations on Friday, 12:00 – 5:00 pm. Students are welcome to come speak one-on-one about their reactions. If necessary, recommendations for on-going counseling or alternate means of support will be made. Appointments are not required for a consultation during these hours; however, it is preferred that you call ahead to avoid a wait.
3rd Annual "One Step at a Time" 5K Walk/Run for
Crime Victims' Rights Week
See Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force for Details
Wilmington Riverfront
Come out to walk in honor or memory of a victim you know, or to show support for all Delaware survivors. Check back on the DVRTF website for registration details.
21st Annual Victim's Vigil with Guest Speaker Kathleen Bonistall
5:30pm, Free Bus leaves Trabant (To ride the bus, register online)
6:00pm Doors open at Dover Sheraton
7:00pm Event begins
8:30pm Bus departs Dover to return to Newark
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.
If you have experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence, help is available. Call 831-2226 and ask to be put in touch with an S.O.S. Victim Advocate. The advocate on duty will call you back within 10 minutes. Or Call Wellspring at 831-3457 to make an appointment with a professional staff member during business hours. For more information about sexual assault at UD see the sexual assault FAQ page.
