Stories tagged with: Survivor Advocacy Program
Laura’s Light, OHIO Survivor Advocacy Program hold fundraiser to support assault survivors
October 5, 2023 This Homecoming Weekend, the Survivor Advocacy Program is teaming up with Michigan-based Laura’s Light to host the first “Light Up Ohio U” luminary fundraiser.
Athens community successfully Takes Back the Night in large numbers
April 13, 2023 The annual Take Back the Night event is a chance for the OHIO and Athens community to advocate for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Participants marched in support throughout uptown Athens.
Ohio University to hold annual Take Back the Night this April
March 16, 2023
Every Spring, Ohio University students, faculty and staff and Athens community members celebrate the annual Take Back the Night event to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Outstanding Administrators for 2022 announced
April 21, 2022 The Ohio University Administrative Senate has presented three employees with the Outstanding Administrator Awards for 2022.
Take Back the Night event to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence to be held in-person on April 7
March 30, 2022 Ohio University’s annual Take Back the Night event that supports survivors of sexual and domestic violence of all kinds will return in-person this year on April 7, starting at 6 p.m.
OHIO survivor advocate offered virtual training for Korean sexual assault crisis center
February 5, 2022 Yejin Sohn, MSW, LSW, recently used her experiences at OHIO to help international survivors get support while navigating the challenges of social distancing protocols.
Bobcat Safe App offers safety resources on Athens Campus
October 21, 2021 Bobcat Safe is a mobile app that promotes safety resources to the OHIO community and can be used by students, faculty and staff on the Athens campus.
Closing ceremony for 'In This Space: Disrupted' to be held Sept. 8
September 1, 2021 The “In This Space: Disrupted” exhibit will be available for viewing at Baker University Center’s Trisolini Gallery through Sept. 18. A special reception will be held Sept. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ohio University students participate in required online training program
August 23, 2021 All first- and third-year undergraduate students are required to participate in a series of online health and safety trainings focused on alcohol education and sexual assault prevention.
Survivor Advocacy Program builds support for student survivors through new virtual support group
June 7, 2021 Ohio University’s Survivor Advocacy Program (SAP) will begin hosting a confidential, virtual support group for student survivors of sexual assault, stalking, relationship violence, and harassment.
OHIO to host events this month for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 8, 2021 Events include a letter writing campaign, part of the “SayHerName: Building Community to Support Women of Color at OHIO” initiative, on April 21 and Denim Day on April 28.
2020 fall exhibit shares survivors’ stories of spaces, places in which violence occurs
August 27, 2020 Ohio University’s fall “In This Space: Disrupted” exhibit features the stories of more than a dozen survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and harassment.
OHIO’s ‘Start By Believing: The Power of a Survivor-Centered Process’ documentary wins Telly Award
June 30, 2020 Ohio University’s “Start By Believing: The Power of a Survivor-Centered Process” documentary was the bronze winner in the general, non-broadcast category at the 2020 Telly Awards.
Through the Survivors’ Lens
November 22, 2019 Sometimes, words are not enough. This adage applies equally across moments of love and joy, as well as those of trauma and pain—a truth made apparent through a moving exhibit in Baker University Center’s Trisolini Gallery this fall.
What were you wearing?
October 1, 2018 This question, often asked of survivors of sexual violence in order to discredit them, was answered by a powerful exhibit in Baker University Center’s Trisolini Gallery this fall.
