APRIL 2022 EVENTS & TRAININGS

Throughout the month of April, we will be joining the nation in promoting awareness of sexual assault with other agencies and organizations in our area.  Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) gives our community the opportunity to speak up against sexual violence that will only grow if we keep silent.

 

 

APRIL 1-30 “IN BLOOM” COMMUNITY GARDEN TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

In honor of SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH, join us in showing support for survivors by purchasing a flower to add to our Community Garden. You will receive a FREE teal ribbon with each flower purchase.
GARDEN DISPLAYED AT: SOMETHING SPECIAL RESALE 19073 I-45 # 180, Shenandoah
APRIL 1-30 ON DEMAND WEBINARS
RSVP here and the links will be sent in your training registration confirmation email. RSVP: igfn.us/form/gZnL1A
  • “Cultural Competency”
  • “Introduction to Trauma Informed Yoga”
  • “Supporting LGBTQ Survivors of Sexual Assault”
APRIL 1 FACTUAL FRIDAY
FACTUAL FRIDAYS: In honor of #SAAM Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are hosting Factual Fridays every Friday in April. Join us each week where we will be discussing Myths and Facts associated with sexual assault.
APRIL 4 COFFEE TALK LIVE ON FACEBOOK
Join us for “Coffee Talk” as we discuss What is Sexual Assault Awareness Month? Texas Stats, History
APRIL 5 COFFEE TALK LIVE ON FACEBOOK
Join us for “Coffee Talk” as we discuss self care.
APRIL 6 SHSU PANEL ON “CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT”
2pm Sam Houston State University- Criminal Justice Beto Building Courtroom (Zoom & In Person)
APRIL 8 FACTUAL FRIDAY
FACTUAL FRIDAYS: In honor of #SAAM Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are hosting Factual Fridays every Friday in April. Join us each week where we will be discussing Myths and Facts associated with sexual assault.
APRIL 11 COFFEE TALK LIVE ON FACEBOOK
Who are the Advocates? What rights do Victims/Survivors have?
APRIL 11 SHSU “PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE”
10 am  Sam Houston State University- Criminal Justice Beto Building
Community, Students and survivors encouraged to attend and participate in painting event in honor of SAAM. Paintings will be sold as a fundraiser.
APRIL 12 COFFEE TALK LIVE ON FACEBOOK
Join us for “Coffee Talk” as we explore victim blaming associated with sexual assault.
APRIL 12 LSC KINGWOOD “DATING VIOLENCE & SEXUAL VIOLENCE” PRESENTATION
12:30PM Lonestar College Kingwood
APRIL 15 FACTUAL FRIDAY
FACTUAL FRIDAYS: In honor of #SAAM Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are hosting Factual Fridays every Friday in April. Join us each week where we will be discussing Myths and Facts associated with sexual assault.
APRIL 15 “SEXUAL VIOLENCE 101” WEBINAR
10AM-12PM RSVP for Zoom link: igfn.us/form/gZnL1A
APRIL 18 COFFEE TALK LIVE ON FACEBOOK
What is Consent? How do you define it (FRIES Acronym)
APRIL 19 COFFEE TALK LOVE ON FACEBOOK
Join us for “Coffee Talk” as we discuss bystander intervention and sexual assault.
APRIL 19 SHSU “BUILDING SAFE ONLINE SPACES”
2pm Sam Houston State University- LSC Building Room 230b
Talk with Title IX to discuss the importance of online safety.
APRIL 22 FACTUAL FRIDAY
FACTUAL FRIDAYS: In honor of #SAAM Sexual Assault Awareness Month we are hosting Factual Fridays every Friday in April. Join us each week where we will be discussing Myths and Facts associated with sexual assault.
APRIL 25 COFFEE TALK LIVE ON FACEBOOK
What is Denim Day?
APRIL 25 LC KINGWOOD “CLOTHESLINE PROJECT”
12pm Lonestar College Kingwood
APRIL 25 SHSU “ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION FOR MEN”
5pm Sam Houston State University Farrington Building Suite 111
Join the discussion on how men are impacted by sexual assault, bystander intervention and how to support victims
APRIL 25-29 SHSU “DENIM DAY DISPLAY”
Sam Houston State University- in The Yard all day
Denim displays with messages and stories of sexual assault survivors
APRIL 26 SHSU “ODE TO SURVIVORS”
5pm Sam Houston State University- Museum Pond
Honorary event for those who lost their lives due to domestic or sexual violence. Community members will speak about and answer questions about domestic and sexual violence.
APRIL 27 SHSU “TAKE BACK THE NIGHT” RALLY
6PM Sam Houston State University LSC Theater.
Join us for this rally to support of the survivors of sexual assault. Community partners will be tabling in specific locations to provide resources.
APRIL 29 “TEACHING CONSENT AT ALL AGES” WEBINAR
10AM-12PM RSVP for Zoom link: igfn.us/form/gZnL1A