Domestic Violence Awareness Month: October 2021

Clothesline Project

Oct. 4 - 29
Shepherd Union Mezzanine
All Day

The Clothesline Project is a visual display dedicated to raising awareness about the reality of violence in our society. The display is composed of t-shirts created by survivors of violence or in honor of someone who has experienced violence. Stop by the Shepherd Union during the month of October to see this powerful display! Find more information on the Clothesline Project at http://www.clotheslineproject.info.

Safe@Weber: Supporting Survivors

Tuesday, Oct. 5
Shepherd Union 312
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Learn about Safe@Weber Advocacy Services, and how you can support a survivor of sexual misconduct (sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence and stalking).

Safe@Weber: Boo'd Up

Thursday, Oct. 7
Shepherd Union 312
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

We will explore our personal feelings and expectations about when and how we begin romantic, sexual or intimate relationships. We will consider factors that help us make these decisions and we will also discuss how our personal feelings align with group norms.

Safe@Weber: Pizza and Fries

Thursday, Oct. 14
Shepherd Union 312
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

We will explore understanding consent in sexual and intimate relationships. Whether you are engaging in sexual activity with an individual or individuals one time or as part of an ongoing relationship, consent is an important aspect of sexual activity. This workshop will help you consider how you give and accept consent in your relationships. Free pizza! 

LunaFest Film Festival

Thursday, October 28

The Women's Center is proud to present our 6th annual Lunafest film festival! Lunafest features films by, for, and about women. We will be featuring 7 award-winning short films. Donations at this event benefit our Safe@Weber Survivor Emergency Fund. 

Please invite anyone you think would be interested!

Please note: "Films featured in LUNAFEST are not rated but we suggest age 13+ for this season's lineup."