In partnership with the University of WIsconsin-Eau Claire-Barron County (UWEC-BC) Embrace is proud to present the third annual "What Were You Wearing?" Survivor Art Exhibit. This self-guided exhibit features stories and visuals of what survivors were wearing when they were sexually assaulted- a simple yet powerful message that clothing does not equal consent. Exhibit opening,... Read more »
April 1st-30th: An art and history gallery spotlighting significant historical events related to campus sexual assault activism over the last 50 years alongside art by student survivors. This event runs all day every day throughout April.
April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Awareness Month (CAAM). Originating from grassroots movements in the 1970 and 80s, SAAM/CAAM began as a response to the need for increased awareness and action against sexual violence and child abuse in our communities. This movement created an opportunity to educate... Read more »
‘Let’s talk about Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women’. Advocacy Spaces welcomes special guest speaker Brooke Waukau Johnson, MMIW Task Force Coordinator, DOJ When: April 2nd, 2024 Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Click to Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/665672861 “Native women are 10 times more likely to go missing or be murdered than any other race population. It's the... Read more »
This survivor-centered workshop offers participants a space to explore emotional expression, mind-body awareness, and resilience through the transformative power of therapeutic dance and movement. Registration is not required.
For older adults, not only can we find pleasure and passion after being a victim of sexual assault. But we can also find victory in discovering our purpose. The journey from victim to victorious is real. Join presenter Clara Flemming, as we talk about that road trip, detours and all.
Workshops for queer & trans folks in partnership with UW's Gender & Sexuality Campus Center. Participants learn basic empowerment-based self defense and assertive communication strategies. go.wisc.edu/QSelfDefense
This is an open to community session of Safer Bar - you don't have to work in the service industry to attend! A two-hour training on sexual violence prevention in nightlife spaces, bystander intervention, assertive communication, and safety planning.
Through an interactive knowledge exchange we will walk with our relatives who have experienced colonial and gender-based violence as they re- build and re-imagine their lives in connection to healing, empowerment, and safety. We will share the power of re-connecting to our indigenous ways of being, land, and tools of our Grandmothers for healing and... Read more »
Join the RCC GameChangers for an Art Show centered on resilience and resistance! Enjoy the artwork and performances by local artists, and learn more about the GameChangers. This event is free to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. The RCC GameChangers are a group of high school activists from throughout Dane County. They... Read more »
Join UHS Survivor Services for trauma-informed yoga facilitated by Nikki Cook, MS, C-IAYT from Insight Counseling. This space is inclusive of all bodies, abilities, and genders. Bring your own mat (limited quantities available). Registration is not required.
This event is to understand what Denim Day is and why we honor this event. We will discuss methods on SA prevention education and how to better support Survivors.
This webinar session is to include culturally sensitive strategies to better assist Southeast Asian Survivors. Staff from Hmong American Friendship Association will discuss the meaning behind “loosing face” in the Hmong culture and what that feels like for Survivors. How the Vietnam War has impacted Survivors & families and how that experience has influenced their... Read more »
Open to all community members Safer Bar session and info at Delta Beer Lab! Portion of proceeds from beer sales will also be donated to RCC. For more information on what Safer Bar training entails, visit our website: www.saferbar.org
Be part of creating a collaborative art piece to highlight the ongoing impact of sexual assault across our campus community and the fact that no survivor is alone. The art piece will live on in the UHS Survivor Services space, in solidarity with survivors on our campus. Drop in at any time during the event... Read more »
JOIN US APRIL 27TH , 2024 @ RED ARROW PARK ~ 9 AM TO 1 PM 1931 S 9TH ST, MANITOWOC, WI 54220 Walk or run the SAAM 5K FUN RUN on April 27th starting and ending at Red Arrow Park. The 5K starts at 9 am & ends at 1:00 pm. Your participation supports... Read more »
