It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
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.
KidFest
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 10:00 - 14:00
The 21st Annual Kidfest will be held on Saturday April 24th from 10am-2pm at the Ohio University Convocation Center. "The purpose of Kidfest is to provide a safe and fun event for children and families. Kidfest aims to create awareness of the people, services, programs, events and projects in the Athens area which serve the needs of children."
The event is hosted by Athens County Children Services
CANCELED: Rock-in Lock-in
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 16:00 - Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 11:00
Unfortunately, due to not meeting our minimum number of student's the lock-in scheduled for this weekend has been canceled. Look to the event occurring sometime next fall.
Training for Lock-in Family Group Leaders & Workshop Presenters
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 13:00 - Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 16:00
Those who are volunteering to be Family Group Leaders for the Rock-in Lock-in to be held on Friday April 16th, must attend a MANDATORY two training on Saturday April 10th and Sunday April 11th from 1pm-4pm in Baker Center
Those who are providing the workshops for the lock-in need to attend the SUNDAY APRIL 11th training from 1-4pm
Training for Lock-in Family Group Leaders
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 13:00 - 16:00
Those who are volunteering to be Family Group Leaders for the Rock-in Lock-in to be held on Friday April 16th, must attend a MANDATORY two training on Saturday April 10th and Sunday April 11th from 1pm-4pm in Baker Center
Red Brick fundraiser
Monday, February 15, 2010 - 18:00 - 21:00
Come to Red Brick on Monday night to grab some grub. All tips between 6 and 9 pm will go to fund the Sexual Assault Prevention Program's OU student group.
Survivor's Blog
Posted on Friday, 8 January 2010
A woman named Vickie Linegar prompted by her recurring anxiety around the holidays, started a blog to reach out to people who may be feeling the same way because of their own similar experiences.
Self Defense for Women and Teenage Girls
Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 12:30 - 14:30
Free Self-Defense Class for Women and Teenage Girls
Saturdays, February 6, 20 and 27, March 6 and 20, 12:30--2:30 pm
Teen Dating Violence Prevention Discussion
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 11:30 - 13:00
February 1st-6th marks the nationally recognized Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention week. To mark this week as well as to acknowledge the Tina Croucher Act (a bill mandating teen dating violence prevention education in Ohio schools), Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling’s Sexual Assault Prevention Program is hosting a discussion on the prevention of teen dating violence at the Athens Public Library on Wednesday February 3rd from 11:30am-1pm.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week
Monday, February 1, 2010 (All day) - Saturday, February 6, 2010 (All day)
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week
Take Back the Night Week at Ohio University
Monday, April 19, 2010 (All day) - Friday, April 23, 2010 (All day)
Take Back the Night Week at Ohio University will begin Monday April 19th. There will be a series of events all week including the annual Take Back the Night March and Rally beginning at 7:30pm at the West Portico of Memorial Auditorium.
