Sexual assault and sexual violence impacts all college campuses. About 1 in 4 females, 1 in 6 males, and 1 in 2 transgender people experience some form of sexual violence in their life time. This April there are a number of campus and community events going on bringing awareness to this important issue. The Gender Justice League, a student group out of Women and Gender Studies, is hosting Denim Days the week of April 15-19, 2013. Denim Days originates from a 1999 Italy court case in which the National High Court overturned a rape case because the victim was wearing jeans. It was thought that jeans would have been too tight to pull off without the woman’s consent. The ruling sparked a nationwide protest where anti-rape activists wore jeans. OVA, Office of Victim Assistance, will be collaborating with the Gender Justice league on a few of their events:
- How to Help Friends who have Experienced Gender Violence WED April 17, 3013 4:00-5:00pm Gates Woodruff Cottage
- What is gender violence, anyways? THU April 18 4:00-5:00pm Gates Woodruff Cottage
- Healthy Relationship Check-up FRI April 19 11:00-1:00pm UMC Gallery
- For more information and other events this week visit: http://wgst.colorado.edu/denim-days-2013
OVA will also be partnering with MESA, Moving to End Sexual Assault, Boulder County’s Rape Crisis Center, by co-hosting a showing ofThe Bro Code on April 24th, CHEM 140, 6:15pm. This event is free and open to the public. After the film there will be a discussion lead by the film’s creator, Dr. Thomas Keith, who is a professor at California State University and California Polytechnic University. Dr. Keith teaches philosophy and specializes in American philosophy and pragmatism with an emphasis on issues of race, class, and gender.
- MESA also has many other exciting events planned throughout April. Check out the full listing here: http://conta.cc/10IS3Sz
OVA is a place of support for you if you or someone you care about has recently or in the past been impacted by sexual violence. OVA offers free and confidential counseling, support, and advocacy. For more information please call 303-492-8855 or visit our website. This link is specifically focused on sexual assault: http://cuvictimassistance.com/issues/sexual-assault/
Read MoreThe Gender Violence Prevention Advisory Committee (GVPAC), is a committee out of Student Affairs. Please click below for GVPAC Winter 2013 newsletter. GVPAC Winter 2013
Read MoreJanuary is National Stalking Awareness Month! 6.6 million people are stalked in one year in the United States according to the US Department of Justice.
- About half (46%) of stalking victims experienced at least one unwanted contact per week, and 11% of victims said they had been stalked for 5 years or more.
- Nearly 3 in 4 stalking victims knew their offender in some capacity.
- Approximately 1 in 4 stalking victims reported some form of technology uesd such as e-mail (83%) or instant messaging (35%).
Stalking is a serious crime which happens in communities across the country. Chances are that you know someone, or several people, who have gone through the terrifying ordeal of being stalked. Stalkers often know their victims; many are ex-partners or spouses. Stalking is a dangerous behavior which warrants thorough safety planning. Educate yourself about the resources available.
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