Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then, do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.
Sexual Assault Prevention Program
Athens County • Hocking County • Vinton County
photo © 2010 Emily Hanlon
It affects all of us.
The Sexual Assault Prevention Program is an educational awareness and outreach program run through Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling in Athens, Ohio.
We offer a variety of primary prevention activities targeted at middle school, high school and college students, as well as community members in Athens, Hocking and Vinton Counties.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted and is in need of help, please call our crisis line at 1-888-475-8484, or go to RAINN's online hotline.
TBTN Men's Event
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 19:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday April 19th, in Baker 230 beginning at 7pm there will be an event designed to engage men during Take Back the Night Week.
Paint the Graffiti Wall
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Join Women Acting for Change at the Graffiti wall on Tuesday April 20th beginning at 4pm to paint the wall with messages for Take Back the Night Week.
Poetry Slam
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 20:00 - 22:00
As part of Ohio University's Take Back the Night Week, there will be a poetry slam held in the 5th floor Atrium of Baker Center beginning at 8pm on Monday April 19th
Survivor Name Burning Ceremony
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 19:30
As part of Ohio University's Take Back the Night Week, a survivor name burning ceremony will be held at the West Portico of Memorial Auditorium beginning at 7:30pm. As in the past, there will be counselors and resources available.
Take Back the Night Kickoff
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Ohio University kicks of its Take Back the Night week at the Front Room in Baker Center on Monday April 19th from 7-9pm. Join in the sign making and get information about the week's events. All are welcome
Distortion of College Sexual Assaults in Media Prompts Responses and Advocacy
Posted on Monday, 5 April 2010
Recently there was an opinion column in American University's student newspaper the Eagle which describes rape as an "incoherent concept", which has sparked many responses including one from Men Can Stop Rape and from an American University student run magazine, AWOL.
Fundraiser
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 11:00 - 16:00
The Sexual Assault Prevention Student Group is holding a puppy chow fundraiser at the College Gate on Friday April 9th from 11am-4pm. Stop on by and help the group put on the great events it has planned this quarter like a Healthy Relationships Lock-in for Middle School students, movie screenings and bringing in Sarah Rice of MTV's Real World Brooklyn.
Women's Rights are Human Rights
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 19:30 - 21:00
Baker Peace Conference 2010 is hosting a talk at Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium featuring Ayaan Hiris Ali, noted human rights activist and author of Infidel
The title of the event is "Women's Rights are Human Rights"
There will also be various panel discussions on Friday April 9th in Baker 240/242 from 9:30am-5pm
Ohio Minors Now able to get Protection Orders
Posted on Wednesday, 24 March 2010
House Bill 10 was signed into law by Governor Ted Strickland this month. Previously minors who were assaulted or stalked by other minors had no legal right to an order of protection in the state of Ohio.
The Sexual Assault Prevention Student Organization Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 19:30 - 20:30
The Sexual Assault Prevention Student Organization of Ohio University meets every Wednesday at 7:30pm in Baker 236 during Spring Quarter 2010. All are welcome to attend.
