GOALS

• 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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Cookout

5:00pm, East Campus Quad (Rain Location: Peterson Field House)

An evening cookout for the entire campus community. The cookout will include the “Silent Witness” installation: a collection of life-sized silhouettes of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Literature will be available from student volunteers, as well as Project SAVE T-shirts.

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Celebration of Mass

10:30pm, St. Dominic Chapel

Celebrant: Fr. Guido

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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 Lindsay Ann Burke Memorial Fund.

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Monday, April 21, 2008

The Yellow Dress

8:00pm, Smith Center: Bowab Studio

A one-woman play that centers on dating violence and sexual assault. The play is produced by Deanna’s Fund, an organization committed to promoting healthy relationships through educational programs. A general discussion will conclude the performance, followed by refreshments.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Pop Culture: Sexual Assault, Who’s At Fault?

6:00pm, Aquinas Lounge

Members of S.A.R.T., the Sexual Assault Response Team, will present information on sexual assault and domestic violence within the context of the prevailing and influential attitudes of pop culture.  The format will be an open forum in which all members of the campus community are invited to attend.

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From Admiral to Eaton…

8:00pm, Aquinas Lounge

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

Participants will be engaged in an interactive program incorporating a non-antagonistic, humorous approach, to learn about the dangers of sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and date rape drugs.  Refreshments will be served.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Healthy Relationships Resource Fair

11:00am - 2:00pm, Raymond Circle

The fair will offer information and resources from on- and off-campus resources, including S.A.R.T., the Sojourner House, STEP 1, Women’s Studies, Women Will, Safety & Security, Personal Counseling Center, Day One and the Women’s Center of RI.

Free potted ferns to all fair-goers!

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Self-Defense Workshops

6:00pm – 7:00pm (females); 7:00pm – 8:00pm (males), Peterson Field House

Guest Presenter: Captain Paul Shanley, Brown Department of Public Safety

Guest Presenter: George Pesare, Kempo/Kenpo Karate Institute of New England

Expert speakers with law enforcement and martial arts training will lead discussions on safety and awareness followed by a demonstration of basic self-defense strategy. Learn quick effective methods of threat-neutralization and protection.

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Philosophy of Love

8:00pm, Aquinas Lounge

Presenter: Dr. Peach, Philosophy Department

What is love? What are its forms and affects? Come dialogue about the nature of love and the dynamic it plays within a relationship.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Take Back the Night

7:30pm, Feinstein Courtyard

Sponsored by Women Will, this powerful event is centered around an open microphone time that allows victims and friends to come forward to share experiences. Personal Counseling Center, Campus Ministry and S.A.R.T. personnel will be available on-site. Take Back the Night concludes with a candlelight walk to St. Dominic’s Chapel. All are invited to attend, and are encouraged to dress warmly.

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Available All Week

Clothesline Project

All Week, 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

All Week

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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Many Hearts, One Hope

All Week

Students, faculty and staff will be asked to sign a pledge to support the efforts to end sexual violence, not only on this college campus, but globally.  The pledge will be on display at the major SAVE Week events.

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Resources and Support

All Week

Representatives of Residence Life, S.A.R.T., the Personal Counseling Center and Campus Ministry will be at all major SAVE Week events to offer support and guidance to all participants throughout the week.

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