April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and UNMC is holding “It’s on US” activities from April 3 through April 7 to raise awareness and prevention throughout the university’s campuses.
It’s On US invites everyone to step up and realize that the solution begins with us. It seeks to reframe the conversation surrounding sexual assault in a way that inspires everyone to see it as their responsibility to do something to prevent it. We commit to end sexual assault by recognizing that non-consensual sex is sexual assault, identifying situations in which sexual assault may occur, intervening in situations where consent has not or cannot be given and creating an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable and survivors are supported.
It’s on US Week is sponsored by the UNMC Title IX Office and EMPOWER, a student-led, inter-professional initiative with the mission of increasing awareness and providing opportunities for future health care professionals to become involved in efforts to minimize domestic and sexual violence in our community and beyond.
Activities will include:
Monday, April 3:
- Self-defense class with Tactical 88: 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Living, Room 1009. Granola bars and water will be provided.
- Premiere of UNMC “It’s On US” video at the EMPOWER Facebook page.
Tuesday, April 4:
- It’s On Us UNMC Spring Event at 3 p.m. at the UNMC Ice Rink (Rain location: Sorrell Center, common area). Join us for an awareness activity, pledge signing, ice cream and much more.
Wednesday, April 5:
- “Beyond the Stereotype of the Promiscuous Young Male,” with Andrew Smiler, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Union Auditorium, 1400 R St., at 7:30 pm. Join us at 7:30 p.m. in the Sorrell Center, Room 2010 as event will be livestreamed to the UNMC campus at that location. Snacks will be provided.
Thursday, April 6:
- Take Back the Night at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) at 7 p.m. Candlelight vigil and rally to support survivors of sexual assault. For additional information, click here.
Friday, April 6:
- Wear teal in support of survivors of sexual assault.
Be part of the solution and take the pledge at ItsOnUS.org.
Do we need to register for the Self defense class?
@Karen B: no need to register! Just show up =D
Registration is not required for the Self-defense class with Tactical 88: 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Living, Room 1009.