A self defense seminar, a candlelight vigil and an honest and personal discussion about sexual assault prevention are part of the offerings during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April on the Sonoma State University campus.
National statistics report that one in three women will be assaulted in their lifetime, and those in college are four times more likely to be the victim of such an attack.
Kelly Addington and Becca Tieder present "Let's Talk About It," an unusually honest and personal discussion about sexual assault prevention, awareness and sexual empowerment on Mon., April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Cooperage.
The two lifelong friends, who endured a personal experience with sexual assault that forever changed their lives, founded Unite for Change, a national campaign to support sexual assault awareness and education.
At "Take Back the Night," the community is encouraged to break the silence surrounding sexual assault on Tues., April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Cooperage. Students will be given a safe space to speak out about their concerns about walking alone in the dark to their cars or around campus and are encouraged to make their voices heard about sexual assault issues.
The Sonoma State Kinesiology Department, Kinesiology Club and Grandmaster Perry's Full Circle offers a free self-defense seminar to all female SSU students, staff and faculty members on Sun., April 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2 -5 p.m. in Fieldhouse 101.
All participants must be at least 13 years old. For more information, call the Kinesiology Department, (707) 664-2357.
For more information, contact SAFE at (707) 664-2217 or safe@sonoma.edu.
