UB Student Survivor Advocacy Alliance

11/17/2021

Now that we have talked a bit about what Title IX is, let's talk about who the Title IX coordinator at UB is!! Did you know who UB's Title IX coordinator is??

11/10/2021

Title IX is important because it ensures a safe learning environment for all students. Everyone who wants an education deserves to have one and Title IX is in place to protect that. 📖📚#themoreyouknow🌈

11/04/2021

do you like hot chocolate? do you like the perks of being a wallflower?? do you want to watch the perks of being a wallflower while drinking said hot chocolate??? then come to 210 Student Union on Wednesday, November 17th from 6:00-8:30pm!

take some time to relax, watch a movie, and get cozy before exam season starts!

do you like hot chocolate? do you like the perks of being a wallflower?? do you want to watch the perks of being a wallflower while drinking said hot chocolate??? then come to 210 Student Union on Wednesday, November 17th from 6:00-8:30pm!

take some time to relax, watch a movie, and get cozy before exam season starts!

11/03/2021

Terrarium Building today in 210 Student Union 🌱🪴

Terrarium Building today in 210 Student Union 🌱🪴

11/03/2021

This month we are going to be talking about Title IX. With continued changes to Title IX, it is important for us as students and survivors to know what we are entitled to. Knowledge is powerful- even if it’s just from an Instagram post 😇

10/21/2021

DATE CHANGE!!! Join us on Wednesday, October 27th from 3:00-5:00pm to paint some pumpkins!!! We will be in 145b & 145e Student Union on north campus! All supplies will be provided - hope to see you there! 🎃

DATE CHANGE!!! Join us on Wednesday, October 27th from 3:00-5:00pm to paint some pumpkins!!! We will be in 145b & 145e Student Union on north campus! All supplies will be provided - hope to see you there! 🎃

10/18/2021

Here to Help: EDI Edition!

Learn more about the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and how they can help survivors of domestic violence.

10/14/2021

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team! 💛

This week we are introducing Quinn. Quinn already has a master's degree in behavioral neuroscience, and also works at Crisis Services as a violence prevention specialist. In her free time, you can find Quinn hanging out with her two cats, playing Pokémon Go, or getting the coolest tattoos you've ever seen!

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team! 💛

This week we are introducing Quinn. Quinn already has a master's degree in behavioral neuroscience, and also works at Crisis Services as a violence prevention specialist. In her free time, you can find Quinn hanging out with her two cats, playing Pokémon Go, or getting the coolest tattoos you've ever seen!

10/13/2021

Huge shout out to our team, @buffalosigmas, and everyone who showed up yesterday to support survivors 💜 #dvam

10/13/2021

Join us on Wednesday, October 20th from 6:00-8:00pm to paint some pumpkins!!! We will be in 210 Student Union on north campus! All supplies will be provided - hope to see you there! 🎃

Join us on Wednesday, October 20th from 6:00-8:00pm to paint some pumpkins!!! We will be in 210 Student Union on north campus! All supplies will be provided - hope to see you there! 🎃

10/11/2021

How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor

How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor

10/11/2021

Might seem slightly off-topic, but promoting equity helps prevent sexual violence, so we're here for it. Pre-register today for a FREE menstrual cup - all UB students and Alumni are eligible.

Might seem slightly off-topic, but promoting equity helps prevent sexual violence, so we're here for it. Pre-register today for a FREE menstrual cup - all UB students and Alumni are eligible.

10/09/2021

California is the 1st state to ban 'stealthing,' nonconsensual condom removal

Glad to see this news out of California. Keep an eye on NY’s progress by following Senate Bill S4401, introduced in the 2019-2020 Legislative Session, and remind your senators we want to see this move forward!

Stealthing can result in pregnancy or the transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, but advocates say removal is itself a violation. Victims will be able to sue the perpetrators in civil court.

10/08/2021

In support of survivors, UB’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response is hosting Walk with Me. Stop by on Tuesday outside of Greiner Hall to learn more. 💜 #dvam

In support of survivors, UB’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response is hosting Walk with Me. Stop by on Tuesday outside of Greiner Hall to learn more. 💜 #dvam

10/08/2021

Here to Help: Campus Advocate Edition

We were unable to livestream our Here to Help with our Campus-Based Advocate on Monday due to Facebook being down but Rachel and Aaron still went ahead and talked about who our advocate is and what she can do to help survivors. Check out our recording and let us know if you want us to do a replacement livestream!

10/07/2021

Are you a positive bystander? NOBULL Bystander Training later today! Sign up on UBLinked for the Zoom link.

Are you a positive bystander? NOBULL Bystander Training later today! Sign up on UBLinked for the Zoom link.

10/06/2021

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team! 💛

This week we are introducing Annie. She is the co-chair on our Student Advisory Board, has years of violence prevention experience, makes great sad girl playlists, and will give you a tarot card reading. 🔮

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team! 💛

This week we are introducing Annie. She is the co-chair on our Student Advisory Board, has years of violence prevention experience, makes great sad girl playlists, and will give you a tarot card reading. 🔮

10/06/2021

Any relationship (romantic or not), should be based in open communication, trust, and respect. No one should be put in a position where they feel like they owe anyone anything.

10/05/2021

🍂⚠️Time change 6-8:30pm⚠️🍂
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month we are getting cozy with an apple cider movie night! 🍎 We will be watching Safe Haven and the first ten students who attend will receive a free mug ☕️ #dvam #domesticviolenceawareness

🍂⚠️Time change 6-8:30pm⚠️🍂
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month we are getting cozy with an apple cider movie night! 🍎 We will be watching Safe Haven and the first ten students who attend will receive a free mug ☕️ #dvam #domesticviolenceawareness

10/05/2021

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month we are getting cozy with an apple cider movie night! 🍎 The first 10 students who attend will get a free mug ☕️ #dvam #domesticviolenceawareness

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month we are getting cozy with an apple cider movie night! 🍎 The first 10 students who attend will get a free mug ☕️ #dvam #domesticviolenceawareness

09/29/2021

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team! 💛

This week we are introducing Olivia. She has been behind the scenes planning spooky events for October! Come to our upcoming events to meet her 👻🎃

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team! 💛

This week we are introducing Olivia. She has been behind the scenes planning spooky events for October! Come to our upcoming events to meet her 👻🎃

09/23/2021

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team!
This week is Jessica who is completing her combined MSW/PhD 📚🥳

Meet our 2021 UB Alliance team!
This week is Jessica who is completing her combined MSW/PhD 📚🥳

09/20/2021

Mandate Military Sexual Assault Prevention Training

Action Needed: Larry Nassar, doctor for the U.S. national gymnastics team, was allowed to assault hundreds of young women with impunity for nearly two decades.

As became clear during the Senate hearing last week, USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the FBI failed to take action on complaints, which allowed the abuse to continue.

You can email the senate to express your support for to support an independent investigation of the FBI and U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as an additional hearing to understand the full scope of the Justice Department’s failure to act and prosecute the FBI investigators.

The lifelong impacts on hundreds of womens' lives resulting from the systemic failure of the FBI and U.S. Olympic Committee to properly respond to the complaints of abuse about Larry Nassar cannot be overstated. 

08/27/2021

Welcome back UB! It is finally Welcome Weekend! We hope everyone had a safe trip to campus. We are excited for a new year and for being back in person on campus. We are looking forward to connecting with everyone again. We are also looking forward to Catharsis Productions' program The Hook Up. The first session started at 4:30PM with sessions to follow at 6:30 and 8:30 PM today and tomorrow. We hope you enjoy the show from our facilitators Anne, Michael, Hilary, Tommy, Connor and Heather and we look forward to hearing about what you learned this weekend. Welcome to UB!

08/23/2021

Do you want to be more involved with sexual violence prevention and response at UB but don't know where to start? Take UBE 110: Intro to Peer Education on Wednesdays 1:50-3:30 PM. It teaches peer education through the lens of sexual violence prevention and response. Register today!

*photos taken in 2018

Do you want to be more involved with sexual violence prevention and response at UB but don't know where to start? Take UBE 110: Intro to Peer Education on Wednesdays 1:50-3:30 PM. It teaches peer education through the lens of sexual violence prevention and response. Register today!

*photos taken in 2018

08/20/2021

Navigating relationships can be tough. How are relationships with friends different than relationships with family? Are our expectations of our relationships clear? How do we start the conversation? Let's talk about it! Join us for You+Me=?: A conversation about relationships where we explore relationships together. We have 4 different dates to choose from so stop by, say hi and let's figure this out together.

Navigating relationships can be tough. How are relationships with friends different than relationships with family? Are our expectations of our relationships clear? How do we start the conversation? Let's talk about it! Join us for You+Me=?: A conversation about relationships where we explore relationships together. We have 4 different dates to choose from so stop by, say hi and let's figure this out together.

08/16/2021

Are you looking for a way to learn more about sexual violence prevention? Are you searching for a way to get more involved but don't know where to start?

Check out UBE 110: Intro to Peer Education. It's a great way to learn more about sexual violence prevention and response at UB and one of the ways to get more involved with The Alliance. The 2-credit class takes place on Tuesdays (reg #16636) 12:45-2:25 PM and Wednesdays (reg #12988)1:50-3:30 PM.

Did we mention at the end of the semester you can take the national Certified Peer Educator exam!

Register today!

Are you looking for a way to learn more about sexual violence prevention? Are you searching for a way to get more involved but don't know where to start?

Check out UBE 110: Intro to Peer Education. It's a great way to learn more about sexual violence prevention and response at UB and one of the ways to get more involved with The Alliance. The 2-credit class takes place on Tuesdays (reg #16636) 12:45-2:25 PM and Wednesdays (reg #12988)1:50-3:30 PM.

Did we mention at the end of the semester you can take the national Certified Peer Educator exam!

Register today!

08/16/2021

UB Student Survivor Advocacy Alliance updated their website address.

UB Student Survivor Advocacy Alliance updated their website address.

06/08/2021

Simone Biles Is Competing At The Tokyo Olympics For One Emotional Reason

"I just feel like [with] everything that happened, I had to come back to the sport to be a voice, to have change happen. Because I feel like if there weren't a remaining survivor ( of Nassar’s abuse) in the sport, they would've just brushed it to the side."

She's not just there to win gold.

06/07/2021

Virtual Career Development Fair – NOVA

FREE Virtual Career Development Fair for new and aspiring victim advocates from June 22-24, 2021!
https://www.trynova.org/virtual-career-development-fair/

Individuals will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the field of victim advocacy and crisis response, understand the variety of positions and organizations in which advocates serve, and have the opportunity to build connections with other aspiring advocates.

06/04/2021

Here's the latest on the Violence Against Women Act, which is up for reauthorization by Congress

The #VAWA reauthorization is seeking to close the “boyfriend loophole” in the federal law prohibititing people who’ve been convicted of domestic violence against those who they’ve been married to, lived with or have a child with from owning or purchasing fi****ms.

However, in reality #VAWA21 would expand the prohibition to current and former dating partners, as well as those convicted of misdemeanor stalking, irrespective of gender. http://ow.ly/rJ0W50F1kXI

The Violence Against Women Act was enacted in 1994, but it requires reauthorization by Congress

06/03/2021

SUNY Pride - LGBTQIA+ Inclusion: From Now to Next

Do you have questions about LGBTQIA+ inclusion in SUNY? submit them to [email protected] by June 7th, or with your registration for SUNY's Town Hall meeting with Chancellor Malatras happening June 10 at 3pm, open to all students, faculty, community members, and allies, and led by SUNY student advocates!
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suny-pride-lgbtqia-inclusion-from-now-to-next-tickets-157052256527

A town hall with SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY students discussing topics affecting the LGBTQIA+ community.

05/25/2021

💜 This rings so true. Also, if you or someone you know needs help making a safety plan, you can connect with a confidential Advocateat Crisis Services 24/7 at 716-834-3131, or reach our UB-dedicated Advocate by calling/texting 716-796-4399. #LanguageMatters #SupportSurvivors

Caption: “I think we should start using the term “escape”. Domestic violence victims don’t leave, they escape. Some don’t make it out with their lives, all are injured. To use the word “leave” implies that it’s easy, that it’s a simple process of packing a bag and walking out. It’s an escape, with high risks. It has to be planned carefully, and it isn’t always successful. “Why didn’t she leave?” Can be answered with “She wasn’t able to escape.” Sarah Moss”

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQ2hNxhsII/

04/19/2021

Good evening Everyone! We wanted to let everyone know that our outdoor movie is cancelled for tonight. We are hoping to hold it on Monday April 26 at 7:30pm at the Student Union courtyard.

04/16/2021

Here to Help: UB's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Get to know a little about UB's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and their staff.