“What were you wearing?” is a common question asked of survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence. The “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit – available this week in both the Durham Research Center and Sorrell Center commons areas – asks viewers to reconsider this question.
The self-guided exhibit is sponsored by EMPOWER, a legacy service-learning student organization, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and is available through Friday, April 19.
EMPOWER also is sponsoring a noon presentation today (April 17) with Ashley Farrens, a violence prevention program supervisor at Nebraska Medicine with experience working as an emergency department and trauma program nurse.
Farrens will discuss “Empathy & Understanding with Trauma-Informed Care,” focusing on empathy, awareness, self-reflection and navigating emotions. She also will highlight the role of trauma-informed care for working with and treating victims and survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence with empathy and care. Her presentation will be available in-person in the Sorrell Center, Room 2018, and via Zoom.
Great job EMPOWER! The Sorrell exhibit is so impactful. I heard many talking about it. Such an important topic.