In This Space: Disrupted focuses on geographies of space and violence. 就像许多强奸迷思一样, associating certain locations (or people) with violence can otherize victims and survivors whose experiences do not match with the public narrative. 两个Hollaback! and harassmap have focused on naming public locations in which harassment occurs. This exhibit examines the public and private locations of trauma. We hope it raises awareness and challenges static narratives so that survivors may be supported in all spaces.
Survivor-Centered Programs
It is all of our responsibilities to end sexual violence, every day of the year.
The 女性中心 works with colleagues, 学生, and community members on issues of sexual violence, 约会暴力, 家庭暴力, and stalking violence prevention throughout the year. We also work to support survivors and provide programs that improve self-confidence and leadership in women as part of a broader culture change about women's roles in society. We provide annual programming and also incorporate these topics into smaller programs each semester.
夺回夜晚
夺回夜晚 is an annual event and march to take back the night from sexual and 家庭暴力. 每一个人, regardless of gender identity, is encouraged to participate in these series of events that focus on survivor experiences. This event occurs annually on the first Thursday in April.
Domestic Violence Awareness
We are proud to have previously brought individuals such as Beverly Gooden and Drea Kelly to campus as part of annual 家庭暴力 awareness programming.
艺术及展览
These programs provide an opportunity to: centralize survivor stories in our understanding of sexual, 约会, and 家庭暴力, and stalking; place the onus of prevention to fall on perpetrators rather than survivors; combat rape myths and stigma; and build empathy within our community for survivor stories.
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"What Were You Wearing?"
The “What Were You Wearing?” survivor art installation originated at the University of Arkansas in 2013, and has since become a national movement. Using survivors' descriptions of the clothing that was worn at the time of sexual assaults, organizers find close-matching clothing and display it with the descriptions. The exhibit challenges the notion that what people are wearing causes sexual violence. The 俄亥俄州 exhibit includes 41 personal experiences of 学生, community members, and more.
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Through the Survivors' Lens
Through the Survivors’ Lens provides a compelling, visual means for provoking thought and reflection within the University community. 52 photographs are presented, from 20 survivors. Some photographs reflect childhood trauma, sexual violence in college and 家庭暴力 in long-term marital relationships. The physical exhibit provides descriptions via audio, braille, and text formats. 360 video, photos, and descriptions are available virtually.
参与
If you want to get involved in programming, or would like information about receiving an exemption from mandatory reporting, 请浏览 Presidential Advisory Council to End Sexual Misconduct website.
女性中心 staff is 法律规定 to report cases of sexual assault, 不正当的性行为, and 家庭暴力 to the Office of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance. This applies to all of our events as well, unless it is specifically noted that an event or program has received a mandatory reporting exemption. Information about reporting is available through the ECRC网站. They also provide information about confidential resources.