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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Sacramento State supports survivors and ending sexual violence. Sacramento State has been working diligently to create a campus culture of safety and inclusion. In keeping with this commitment, Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS), WEAVE, and the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) have partnered to co-host various events and activities to celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month honor survivors of sexual violence and raise awareness to end sexual violence in our community.
SHCWS, WEAVE OEO, and other campus organizations have been working all month long to offer resources, education, workshops, outreach, and more to support survivors and promote a shift in culture that continuously acknowledges, believes, and supports survivors.
For more information on activities, events, or accomodations, contact Sac State's Confidential Campus Advocate at weave@csus.edu or Health Promotion Specialist, Nan Fitzpatrick at nan.fitzpatrick@csus.edu. Follow @sacstatestudenthealth and @weaveatsacstate on Insgram to stay up to date with other events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Fair - April 8th
Join us in this carnival-style event to help raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence, and the different ways we can all work to prevent it. Stop by from 11-2 to enjoy FREE food trucks, merch, games & giveaways where there will be resources & more. This is hosted by the Office for Equal Opportunity in partnership with student-led groups and community organizations
Demin Drive - All of April
Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: WRC: University Union, 2nd floor, Room 2250
Blurb: Beginning April 1st, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) will be hosting a Denim Drive to collect gently used jeans for those in need. Drop off your denim at WRC any time Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 p.m.
Demin Painting - April 4th, 11th, 18th
Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: WRC: University Union, 2nd floor, Room 2250
Host: WRC
The Women’s Resource Center will have denim painting activities every Friday in April, leading up to Denim Day on April 23rd.
Do-Better Brotherhood - April 10th, 17th, 24th
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: TBD
Join a small group of like-minded men at Sac State for an innovative 3-week social justice program exploring healthy masculinity. Through activities and group discussions, students will examine how gender socialization narrows personal development and facilitates harmful attitudes and behaviors towards others. Participants will connect with each other through meaningful dialogue as they reimagine possibilities for manhood that build better relationships with others and positively influence campus culture.
Sessions will be held on April 10, 17, and 24, from 5:30 - 7 p.m., and pizza will be provided. This program is specifically for male-identified students and requires a commitment to attend the full series. Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate from the Department of Inclusive Excellence and WEAVE recognizing their commitment to fostering positive change.
Teal Games - April 11th & 18th
Friday, April 11th (Softball), game starts 12 p.m.
Location: Shea Stadium
Time: 12 p.m.
Friday, April 18th (Baseball), game starts at 4 p.m.
Location: John Smith Field
Time: 4 p.m.
Want to see first pitches done by Sac State employees, get free giveaways, and learn more about sexual violence prevention? Secure your tickets through the Sac State Athletics page to attend. Wear teal to the games and throughout the month of April to show your commitment to raising awareness and ending sexual violence. Hosted by the Office for Equal Opportunity.
Safe Night Out - April 15
Tuesday, April 15th | 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite (The Union)
Join Sac State’s Confidential WEAVE Advocates in a workshop designed to give students personal and bystander education to reduce sexual violence. This workshop will look at the various ways sexual harm can manifest in our nights out, as well as the ways we can actively intervene to address and prevent harm. FREE LUNCH for first 50 students hosted by ASI.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sound Bath - April 15th
Tuesday, April 15th | 5:15 p.m.
Location: Acorn Ampitheater (Main Quad)
Join us on the main quad (Acorn Ampitheater) to experience a sound bath in honor of SAAM. This meditative practice uses sound to promote relaxation, healing and mindfulness. Sexual violence impacts individuals as well as our community. Wellness activities, like sound baths, are acts of resistance to nurture ourselves as we work to build a campus and society free from sexual violence.
Somatic Movement Class - April 22
Tuesday, April 22nd | 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: The WELL
Join instructor Heather Foli in this group fitness class to explore movements that gently engage the multiple nervous system states, support trauma healing, and encourage a deeper sense of embodiment. Somatic movement practices are designed to be accessible for all bodies, with an emphasis on creating safety, listening to your own pace, and building resilience in both body and mind. SAAM resources provided by SHWCS and OEO. Class is FREE for all Sac State students.
Registration: Reserve your spot in the MindBody app.
Denim Day - April 23rd
Wednesday, April 23rd | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Denim Day has been observed worldwide in April since 1999. It started after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore tight jeans. Each year we continue to wear denim to show support for survivors of sexual violence and take a stand to show that clothing does not equal consent. Join us in the Library Quad for the Denim Day Resource Fair to decorate denim in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and take a pledge to keep our campus free of sexual violence.
Take the Pledge
By adding your name to the pledge, you agree to the statement below and to personally work towards ending interpersonal violence.
As members of the Sacramento State University community, we will stand together against any form of interpersonal violence on this campus. Every member of our community is entitled to live and work in a respectful and safe environment, and we are committed to working toward creating such an environment. It is on all of us to support those impacted by sexual and relationship violence and demonstrate our commitment to acting as a prosocial bystander to intervene.
- We pledge to treat all people with respect and to never intentionally perpetuate violence in any form, including emotional, physical, and sexual violence or verbal harassment.
- We pledge to act as a prosocial bystander by recognizing and safely intervening in situations where interpersonal violence may occur, to impact the situation in a positive way.
- We pledge to create an environment in which interpersonal violence is not tolerated and to make Sacramento State University a safer place.
Take Back The Night - April 30th
Wednesday, April 30th | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: Acorn Ampitheater (Main Quad)
Take Back the Night is an annual march through campus to empower survivors and advocate for an end to sexual violence. Take Back the Night started as a protest in March of 1972, when women began marching on their campuses together in an organized and intentional manner, demanding a less violent future. At Sac State, we continue to march each year to show support for survivors of sexual violence, to encourage bystander intervention, and to take a stand for a safe and empowered campus. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration is suggested but not required. Take a pledge and/or register TODAY!.
Sexual Violence Support Resources
As individuals navigate through Sexual Assault Awareness Month it’s important to know resources and options are available to report or receive help. This list provides additional services accessible either on campus or within the community.
On-Campus Resources:
WEAVE Confidential Campus Advocate
The WELL and American River Courtyard, M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(916) 278-5850
WEAVE@csus.edu
24/7 hotline: (916) 920-2952
Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services
The WELL, M-Th 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Fri 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
(916) 278-6461
shcws/csus.edu
Crisis Assistance & Resources Education Support (CARES)
The WELL, 8:00am-4:30pm, Fri 9:30am-4:00pm
(916) 278-5138
cares@csus.edu
Office of Equal Opportunity- Title IX
Del Norte Hall 2005, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 278-5770
equalopportunity@csus.edu
Women's Resource Center
University Union 2250, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 278-7388
wrc@csus.edu
Academic Advising Center
Lassen Hall 1013, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 278-1000 Option #5
advising@csus.edu
Sac State Campus Police
Public Safety Building, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
24/7: (916) 278-6000
police@csus.edu
Hornet Safety Escort
24/7: (916) 278-7260
Off-Campus Resources:
WEAVE- Local Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center
1900 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
M-Th 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 448-2321
24/7 Support Line: (916) 920-2952
National Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7 Support: 1-800-656-4673 or Chat Online with the National Sexual Assault Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 Support: 1-800-799-7233 or Chat Online with the National Domestic Violence Hotline or text “START” to 88788
My Sister’s House – Interpersonal Violence Support for Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
3053 Freeport Blvd #120, Sacramento, CA 95818
Sun-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 930-0626
24/7 Multilingual Hotline: (916) 428-3271
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 9-8-8 available 24/7
Trevor Project- National Crisis & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+
1-866-488-7386 or Text 678-678 or Chat Online with the Trevor Project- National Crisis & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+
Sacramento County Child Protective Services
6045 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660
Open 24/7
(916) 875-5437
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Sacramento
Helpline: (916) 890-5467
Sacramento County Police Department – Public Safety Center
5770 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822
M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(916) 808-0800