Members of the Providence College community and the public are invited to participate in the College’s presentation of Project Sexual Assault Violence Education (S.A.V.E.), an annual series of programs devoted to sexual assault and violence education. This year’s Project S.A.V.E. runs from September 27 to October 1 on campus.

The initiative features workshops, interactive programs, a resource fair, and several fund-raising activities. Funds will be donated to the Sojourner House, which is a local agency that directly serves women affected by sexual and domestic violence.

Project S.A.V.E., now in its eighth year, is coordinated by the Office of Residence Life and co-sponsored by Campus Ministry, the Office of Safety and Security, and Women Will. Representatives of residence life, the Personal Counseling Center, and Campus Ministry will be at all major events to offer support and guidance to participants throughout the week.
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MISSION

• To promote increased and continued awareness about intimate violence and how it impacts our community.
• To support survivors of sexual violence and aid those charged with supporting survivors of sexual violence.
• To empower women and men to resist abuse and recognize their role as allies in this work.
• To establish partnerships with on- and off- campus resources to increase availability of support for anti- sexual violence initiatives.

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Project SAVE: September 27 - October 1, 2009

Sexual assault is a serious, violent crime that has no place in any society, and is unjustifiable in a community built on mutual trust. The Office of Residence Life is committed to building a civil community where mutual respect extends to all student encounters and relationships, and it expects students residing within our halls to contribute to achieving this goal. Therefore, in collaboration with student groups, local organizations and on-campus departments, Project Sexual Assault Violence Education Week was developed. This week of events is an opportunity to provide education and awareness about this very serious issue and to demonstrate care and concern for one another.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Does 1 in 4 mean anything to you? Find out at Project Sexual Assault Violence Education (S.A.V.E.) Week! Sponsored by Residence Life, Campus Ministry, Women Will, Safety and Security and more – please find below this exciting and educational week of events!

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Sunday, September 27th

Celebration of Mass

10:30pm, St. Dominic Chapel

Celebrant: Fr. Guido

Come join the community in the annual SAVE Week mass.

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The Midnight Mile

12:00am, St. Dominic Courtyard

Come compete in this annual SAVE Week fundraiser! Top runners will be awarded prizes with general proceeds benefiting the Sojourner House.

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Monday, September 28th

Stand Up!

7:00pm, Aquinas Lounge

Come join experts Keith Labelle & Jennifer Longa-Moio of the URI Violence Prevention & Advocacy Services in an interactive discussion highlighting how violence against women affects all of us.

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Tuesday, September 29th

Healthy Relationships Resource Fair (with Love Ferns)

11:30am - 1:30pm, Raymond Circle

The fair will offer valuable information from on- and off-campus resources. Representatives include the College’s Office of Safety and Security, the Women’s Studies Program, the Personal Counseling Center, and Women Will, as well as community agencies such as Sojourner House, Simply Healthy, Day One, and the Women’s Center of Rhode Island.

There will be free potted ferns for early fair-goers!

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Rated 'R' for Respect

7:00pm, Aquinas Lounge

Guest Presenters: Keith Labelle, Coordinator of the Violence Prevention & Advocacy Services Program at the University of Rhode Island.

Sexual Assault Workshop Presenter Keith Labelle returns to lead a discussion on masculinity, how men are treated and how society expects them to act. How violence permeates society in the degradation of women through ads, movies, television shows, and especially in video games will be discussed. This event is for males only.

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Wednesday, September 30th

Self-Defense Workshops

6:00pm, Aquinas Lounge (males)

7:00pm, Aquinas Lounge (females)

Attendees are encouraged to learn basic self-defense strategies from Jarrod Tillinghast, an experienced professional boxer (males), and Sergeants Raymond Jarvis and Guy DeAngelis from the Office of Safety and Security (females).

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V.A.S.E.: Victim Advocacy & Support Educator

8:00pm, Slavin Soft Lounge

Presenter: Kendra Marasco, V.A.S.E.

Join Kendra Marasco, a sexual assault educator and PC faculty member, in discussing this issue as it pertains to the campus and beyond.

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Thursday, October 1st

Healing Fire

9:30pm (after Mass), St. Dominic Chapel Grotto

Join the community in a symbolic evening of healing and support. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and cast their fears and worries into a live healing fire.

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Ongoing Events of the Week

Clothesline Project

Raymond Hall

An installation and display of t-shirts from victims of sexual assault. Colored t-shirts reflect the type of violence experienced by victims and provide support; the display illustrates the impact of sexual assault and violence in the community.

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Silent Witness

An installation and display of life-size silhouettes of domestic violence and sexual assault victims to be displayed at the major Project S.A.V.E. events.

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