April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
To help raise awareness about this issue, BELLAs held their annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week (SAAW) from April 12-16 that included a range of activities and events.
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SAAW Kickoff: The Psychological Perspective of Sexual Assault
Erin Terada
In collaboration with PSYCH Club, BELLAs is hosting guest speaker and clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Terada, who will explain the psychological effects of sexual assault, what trauma looks like, and how counseling can ... Read More
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Power Dynamics GA
BELLAs
This GA will focus on how power dynamics and authority figures affect the perpetuation of sexual assault such as in churches, doctor’s offices, the entertainment industry, and the workplace.
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Domestic Abuse and Assault GA
UNICEF and BELLAs
In collaboration with UNICEF, BELLAs is hosting a GA on domestic sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and their effects on families, children, and individuals. The GA will also cover common misconceptions regarding domestic ... Read More
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Everyday Instances of Sexual Harassment GA
BELLAs
This GA will focus on the all-too-common aspects of sexual harassment that many people face every day, such as the dangers of walking alone at night and going to the bathroom alone. Additionally, ... Read More
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#NotAllMen + Current Events discussion
BELLAs
This event will be discussion-based and provide a respectful space for IMSA members to discuss #NotAllMen, the relationship between police and sexual assault cases, allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and other current events.
