This September is Pitt’s first Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and to better create an environment of support for survivors of sexual violence, Prevention at Pitt has organized a series of programs during the course of the month.
According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, more than 50% of sexual assaults on college campuses occur during the first six weeks of the fall semester, making September a critical time for awareness education.
The list of programs for the rest of the month is as follows:
How trauma impacts the brain
Friday, Sept. 13, 1-2 p.m.
31st floor, Cathedral of Learning
No registration required.
Self-Defense Training
Friday, Sept. 13, 4-6:30 pm
31st floor, Cathedral of Learning
Registration encouraged.
March for Local Survivors
Sunday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.
CMU Tepper Quad
Practice Trauma-Informed Engagement
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m.
Virtual
Registration required.
Meet PAAR Over Pizza
Thursday, Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m.
31st floor, Cathedral of Learning
Registration open but not required.
An Interactive Intro to Sexuality
Friday, Sept. 20, 4-6 p.m.
31st floor, Cathedral of Learning
Registration is open but not required.
Crafts and Snacks
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m.
31st floor, Cathedral of Learning
Registration is open but not required.
Yoga for Survivors
Thursday, Sept. 26, 4 p.m.
William Pitt Union 5th floor dance studio
Registration is open but not required.
Explore your Emotions
Friday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.
31st floor, Cathedral of Learning
No registration required.
Share Your Story at Open Mic Night
Friday, Oct. 4, 5:30 p.m.
C4C Understory CL Basement
Registration recommended.