Sexual Violence Prevention Team

04/22/2020

It's On Us: We Can

Being an active bystander is very important when being an advocate for victims of assault.

This week we will promote how you can be an active bystander!

Check out this video and sign the pledge!

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqIQACxx9bo

Pledge:
https://www.itsonus.org/pledge/

Take the pledge and make a personal commitment to help keep women and men safe from sexual assault at http://itsonus.org/. Featuring: Casey Neistat, Eric Dun...

04/13/2020

Since it is SAAM we wanted to remind you of the standards for consent as a griff. Consent is clear. Is Informed. Is Voluntary. Is an agreement to engage in sexual activity. Can be withdrawn at any time. Cannot be given when a person is incapacitated. Consent is YOUR responsibility.
#SAAM2020 #stepupgriffs

04/10/2020

What You Say to Survivors Matters—Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month 2020

Believe and support survivors. Start with listening!
What you say to survivors matters, see this powerful video developed by RAINN (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bWpmOybl-0
#stepupgriffs #saam2020

Talking about sexual assault is hard. For many survivors, the reaction of the first person they disclose to, often a friend or family member, can have a huge...

04/08/2020

Your voice has power! Use it to support survivors! #Ibelieveyou #stepupgriffs #saam2020

04/02/2020

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Though we are all practicing social distancing, please know that support is still available. Please reach out if you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence. We are here for you.

Here are additional national online support resources:https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/nsvrc_publications_resource-list_online-resources-for-survivors.pdf

#Stepupgriffs #saam2020

04/01/2020

Let us come together (virtually) to raise our voices to prevent all forms of sexual violence and to support survivors! We encourage our Canisius community to follow us on social media to see all of the awareness raising opportunities and sharable content for SAAM we will be posting this month, check out the hashtags #stepupgriffs and #saam2020. Step Up! Griffs we need everyone’s help to end sexual assault!

02/12/2019

Come stick it to love! Tell us what love means to you or what it doesn’t mean! Right outside the library!

02/12/2019

Find us TODAY outside the Library to Stick it to Love. Tell us what you think Love is! 1-3pm

04/12/2018

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Step Up! Griffs Peer Educators are tabling in the library throughout the month, leading activities for Canisius Griffs to show their support! Stop by to grab a teal ribbon, take a picture in our frame, or create a message of support for survivors.

04/09/2018

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!! This year, we are focusing on how we can "Embrace Our Voice" and speak out against sexual assault. How have you stepped up to call out problematic behavior, or supported a friend??

02/21/2018

Recruitment for Peer Educators begins TODAY!

Apply now at tinyurl.com/stepupgriffs

01/29/2018

Sexual Violence Prevention Team

01/24/2018

January is Stalking Awareness Month! Today our Peer Educators are tabling in the library to promote stalking awareness. Stop by before 2pm to spin a wheel and get a ring pop!

10/11/2017

We will hosting a campus-wide "Escalation" workshop on Oct. 25 5-6:30pm. ALL faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend!

This workshop will feature the film "Escalation", which follows a college relationship from its sweet beginning through its escalation to abuse.

Opening remarks will be given by Mary Travers Murphy, Executive Director of the Family Justice Center. There will be FREE snacks and refreshments following the workshop.

09/19/2017

Interested in helping to prevent sexual violence on campus? Apply to become a Peer Educator TODAY!

As a Peer Educator, you will have the opportunity to present/facilitate workshops, coordinate programs, and help with outreach!

Applications are now open at tinyurl.com/stepupgriffs.
The deadline is Sept. 30.

If you have any questions, please email Ivy Wang at [email protected].

04/06/2017

Sexual Violence Prevention Team

04/06/2017

Sexual Violence Prevention Team's cover photo

04/06/2017

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! The Sexual Violence Prevention Team, as well as USA and the Women & Gender Studies club are partnering to sponsor events throughout the month of April. Check them out! #SAAM #StepupGriffs

02/14/2017

The One Love Foundation, which is founded in honor of a college senior Yeardley Love, has started a campaign called "Stick it to Love". This project allows students to share what they think are characteristics of healthy/unhealthy relationships. Colored sticky notes corresponding to "That is Love" and "That's not Love" were filled out and displayed for the month of February.

The One Love Foundation, which is founded in honor of a college senior Yeardley Love, has started a campaign called "Stick it to Love". This project allows students to share what they think are characteristics of healthy/unhealthy relationships. Colored sticky notes corresponding to "That is Love" and "That's not Love" were filled out and displayed for the month of February.

02/13/2017

We will now be accepting applications for the Step Up! Griffs Peer Educator position ALL SEMESTER!!

If you are interested in advocating for sexual violence awareness or just getting involved with something new, consider applying today! Applications can be found at http://tinyurl.com/stepupgriffs

If you have any questions, email Ivy Wang at [email protected].

02/09/2017

Do you think you know the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship?

Our Peer Educators will be in the library today and Monday from 11-2 for our Stick It To Love campaign! Stop by the table to share what you think love is/isn't!!

01/26/2017

January is Stalking Awareness Month

Did you know that January is Stalking Awareness month? Check out OneLove's website to learn more and take action!

Did you know that young people between the ages of 18-24 experience the highest rate of stalking? Learn more about stalking and what you can do to keep yourself safe.

10/20/2016

October is sexual violence awareness month. The Clothesline Project was created to address the issue of violence against women. It is a visual display of shirts with messages and illustrations designed by women survivors of violence or someone who knows of a woman who has experienced violence. At Canisius College, we welcome all students to participate regardless of gender, to celebrate the strength of survivors and break the silence on the issue of abuse and violence.

October is sexual violence awareness month. The Clothesline Project was created to address the issue of violence against women. It is a visual display of shirts with messages and illustrations designed by women survivors of violence or someone who knows of a woman who has experienced violence. At Canisius College, we welcome all students to participate regardless of gender, to celebrate the strength of survivors and break the silence on the issue of abuse and violence.

09/29/2016

Do you want to become a Peer Educator. Not only do you get to support the Canisius community and make a difference but you may end up in an ESPN commercial.
SIGN UP TODAY!!
http://www.tinyurl.com/stepupgriffs

09/20/2016

Untitled Album

09/20/2016

Sexual Violence Prevention Team

09/20/2016

Photos from Sexual Violence Prevention Team's post

09/20/2016

Sexual Violence Prevention Team's cover photo