A number of events will be held on the University of Iowa campus and throughout the community during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) has compiled a comprehensive list. Some events include:
Thursday, April 16
The Mask You Live In
Van Allen Hall, LR1
6 - 8:30 p.m.
The free film screening is sponsored by the Men's Anti-Violence Council, The Hubbard Group, Pi Alpha Phi, and Phi Kappa Theta.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the UI Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC) in advance at 319-335-1486 or wrac@uiowa.edu.
Wednesday, April 22
It’s On Us: Sexual Violence Education Summit
Iowa Memorial Union
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The "It's On Us" Summit is a one day, two-part event designed to bring together campus and community members, military leaders, and experts to discuss ongoing efforts and best practices in raising awareness and combating interpersonal violence issues in our communities. The keynote speakers are Maj. Gen. Paul M. Benenati, and YouTube MTV personality Laci Green. The summit will offer four breakout sessions: Intro into Bystander Intervention, Advanced Bystander Intervention, Engaging Men in Violence Prevention, and Trauma Informed Response.
Tuesday, April 28
The Clothesline Project
Pentacrest
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Clothesline Project is a vehicle for survivors of violence and those who care for them to express their experiences with interpersonal violence. Over the last 20 years, survivors of sexual and domestic violence have decorated T-shirts with messages about the violence they survived and their healing journey.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact RVAP in advance at 319-335-6001.
Thursday, April 30
Take Back the Night
Pentacrest
6 p.m.
The march starts on the Pentacrest lawn in support of survivors and symbolically making the night safer. The event, which also features speakers and other activities, is co-sponsored by WRAC and RVAP.