This September, Prevention at Pitt will lead efforts for our first annual Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month will be a time for the Pitt community to come together to support survivors, increase knowledge and awareness, and identify strategies to eliminate sexual violence from our campus. Sexual misconduct impacts every community and it can happen at any time. However, we know that college students are most at risk of experiencing sexual violence during their first six weeks of school. To combat violence on our campus, Prevention at Pitt will work to engage in discussions about consent, respect, agency, and healthy relationships, and survivor support throughout the month of September.
By participating in Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities, you can help contribute to a consent-centered campus environment.
Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month T-Shirts
Prevention at Pitt has ordered t-shirts for the month- the t-shirts invite community members to create a culture of consent on campus. If you would like to wear a T-shirt during the month of September, please fill out the form below.
Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month T-Shirt Request Form
September Events
Consent is FRIES
Wednesday, September 4th | 6p-8p
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Join Prevention at Pitt for the event, Consent is F (freely given), R (reversible), I (informed), E (enthusiastic), and S (specific)! We will discuss consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships while munching on snacks from a fry bar with all the fixings!
Register Here (registration not required to attend)
Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resource Fair
Monday, September 9th | 11:00am-3:00pm
William Pitt Union Plaza (Rain location: WPU Lower Lounge)
Prevention at Pitt’s has planned a resource fair to highlight Pitt and community support services, clubs, and education available to Pitt community members who have been impacted by sexual misconduct. Participants will have the opportunity to talk with resource providers and learn more about student organizations on Pitt’s campus. There will be lots of self-care materials available.
PAAR Wellness Workshop Series with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
Friday, September 13th | 1pm-2pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning (Prevention at Pitt)
Self-care and healing can take many forms and involve a number of different skills, techniques, routines, and supports. Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and Prevention at Pitt are starting a wellness series to give survivors and their allies as safe space to learn more about how trauma impacts the body and brain, language for discussing our complex emotions, to take space to learn and practice soothing skills and coping strategies, and most importantly: build community with fellow peers who are also seeking community and support.
Our first group will focus on neurobiology of trauma and how memories are made/how trauma impacts the memory. Participants will have the opportunity to identify and define each part of the brain and do interactive exercises to explore the function of each part. Don’t fret! This will be a VERY entry level exploration of these topics and we welcome everyone who is interested.
No registration, just come as you are!
SETpoint Empowerment Self Defense
Friday, September 13th | 4pm-6:30pm
OR
Friday, September 27th | 4pm-6:30pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning (Prevention at Pitt)
Self-defense takes many forms, from learning to pick up clues in your environment, to setting healthy boundaries, to practicing effective physical resistance skills. Join SETpoint coaches for this high-energy, gender inclusive session where we'll consider and practice common sense and practical ways to keep yourself and others safe. You'll leave feeling strong, energized, and empowered!
SETpoint sessions are inclusive, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered. Space is limited, advance registration is encouraged.
Register for Empowerment Self Defense
Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors (PUBS) March
Sunday, September 15th | 11am-2pm
Prevention at Pitt will participate in the 4th annual Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March! The march will begin at Carnegie Mellon University. Registration will open at 11am with a survivor speak out starting at 11:30am. After the speak out, we will march through Oakland - ending at the WPU Patio where we will host speakers who will talk about the power of healing and a self-care fair.
Register Here (registration not required to attend)
Trauma Informed Engagement Training
Wednesday, September 18th | 11am-12pm
Virtual
This training was developed to provide community members with skills to help them engage with the Pitt community using a trauma-focused approach. These trainings will provide participants with time to practice some of the shared skills.
Pizza with PAAR
Thursday, September 19th | 6:00pm-8:00pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning (Prevention at Pitt)
Stop by the Prevention at Pitt office for pizza and conversation with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR). This casual event will provide students with the opportunity to pick up information about the services PAAR provides and to connect with a confidential advocate at PAAR. We will also have games and music if you just need a place to hang out and relax.
Register Here (registration not required to attend)
Into the Sexuality-verse!
Friday, September 20th | 4pm-6pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning (Prevention at Pitt)
This interactive workshop will guide you through an introductory journey of the Circles of Sexuality: Sensuality, Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Sexual & Reproductive Health, and Sexualization. Each circle will feature its own activity, and together we'll learn more about ourselves while connecting with each other.
Register Here (registration not required to attend)
Crafting and Consent
Wednesday, September 25th | 6pm-8pm
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Stop by the Prevention at Pitt office for a consent themed craft night. You can make jewelry, cards, buttons, and more! Sweets and popcorn will be available for you munch on while you craft.
Register Here (registration not required to attend)
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Thursday, September 26th | 4pm-5:15pm
WPU Dance Studio (5th Floor of WPU)
Trauma-informed yoga instructor, Becky Bruce, will lead a hands-free, gentle yoga class for survivors of sexual violence and supporters. EveryBODY is welcome - experienced yogis to beginners. You are welcome to bring your own mat, or you can use one of ours!
Register Here (registration not required to attend)
Wellness Workshop with Prevention at Pitt and PAAR
Friday, September 27th | 1pm-2pm
31st floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Have you ever felt sad but realized you were actually angry? Or felt some type of way but couldn’t put your finger on the feeling? The second session in this series will focus on identifying and managing our different emotions. Participants will explore different emotions and how they show up in our bodies and minds. We have a number of activities planned to explore our emotions, including a zodiac exercise where participants can explore coping skills based on what's written in the stars.
No registration, just come as you are!
Stories of Us: An open mic night to honor relationships that have changed us
October 4, 2024 | 5:30p-7:30p
C4C Understory CL Basement
An interactive open mic night where participants can share written works about relationships that have impacted them greatly. Whether good or bad or something in between, participants can express their journeys through their art.
First-time performers to seasoned veterans are welcome to take the stage for a pre-set amount of time (up to six minutes). Performance slots are limited; please register below to guarantee a performance spot - we will open the floor after registered performers have finished. Supporters are always welcome! Sweets and tea will be provided.