UVA Honors Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week Hosts 10th Annual Take Back the Night March
In an effort to educate students and the community, UVA Wise is hosting a week of programming to increase sexual assault awareness and prevention April 3-7.
The College will also sponsor its 10th annual Take Back The Night march on Wednesday, April 5th, at Cantrell Hall.
Tabitha Smith, UVA Wise associate vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion and Title IX coordinator, said April is sexual assault awareness month and the college organizes a wide variety of workshops and informational sessions to help students navigate their own personal safety. The events are open and free to the public.
The TBTN march is the oldest international movement to stand against sexual violence in all forms, Smith said.
“It is moving that the College will be acknowledging its 10th annual TBTN week,” said Smith. “Dating and domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of relationship abuse can happen at any time, in any place, to anyone. Our institutional value to education our community on respect and to support continues to be unwavering.”
Sexual Assault Awareness Week Events:
“Title IX Talk,” Monday, April 3, on Zoom
UVA Wise alumna and lawyer Chelsea Polly, Title IX coordinator at University of Akron; Deborah Howard, Title IX coordinator at Virginia State University; Elizabeth Scott-Francis, director of nondiscrimination and Title IX coordinator at Barnard College; and Tabitha Smith, UVA Wise associate vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion and Title IX coordinator, will discuss the ins and outs of Title IX and its impacts on college and university campuses.
“Exercising Your Rights,” Tuesday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. on McCraray Lawn
Come learn key skills in protecting your self, including some easy self-defense moves.
“Conversation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,” Wednesday, April 5, at 1 p.m. on Zoom
Experts will share information on how to recognize sexual exploitation and learn more about human trafficking.
10th annual Take Back the Night March, Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at Cantrell Hall
Join students, faculty and community members during a march to increase sexual assault awareness and prevention. Everyone will gather at 7 p.m. at Cantrell Hall.
“Donut You Know?” Thursday, April 6 at 9 a.m. at Books and Brew in the College library
Come grab a donut and learn everything you need to know about personal and physical consent in any and all relationships.
“Relaxation Station,” Friday, April 7 at Noon at Ely Group Room
Enjoy a little rest and rejuvenation at a 30-minute self-care session.