[Wamvan] SAAM: Wear Denim, Support Survivors

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In 1998 an Italian court overturned a rape charge because the victim was wearing tight jeans. The ruling stated that because the victim's jeans were tight, she had to have helped remove them and as a result gave consent to her attacker. Enraged by the verdict, people around the world launched into protest, showing support for the victim by wearing denim to their places of work.

The theme for this week’s SAAM is supporting survivors. Did you know that, 4 out of 5 women in university experience violence in their intimate relationships (Canadian Federation of Students – Ontario, 2013<http://cfsontario.ca/downloads/CFS_factsheet_antiviolence.pdf>)? You can show your support by coming to a number of events and workshops taking place this week. All events are free of cost. You can click on the links below to find out more or visit our website students.ubc.ca/saam<http://students.ubc.ca/livewell/topics/sexual-assault/sexual-assault-awareness-month> and follow us on Twitter at #saamUBC.

We are also excited to announce that the Wellness Centre will be hosting an event, Helping Hands, on January 27th, from 1-4 p.m. in Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.  Students can learn about key elements of a healthy relationship, trace their hands on a piece of paper, and write a note of encouragement inside their hand. Fun giveaways will be available!

Tuesday 20

o   Anti-violence ally training<http://www.gotconsent.ca/anti-violence-ally-training.html>, 10am-12.30pm. Contact Ashley Bentley at AMS Sexual Support Centre, sascprog at ams.ubc.ca<mailto:sascprog at ams.ubc.ca> to register.

o   AMS SASC is screening the film Stalled<https://www.facebook.com/events/876310939086704/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming>, followed by a discussion with film-maker and UBC Alumni Megan Gardiner. 7-8.30pm, Irving K. Barber 261. Watch the trailer<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB75qd6AXEU>.
Wednesday 21

o   Denim Day<http://students.ubc.ca/livewell/topics/sexual-assault/sexual-assault-awareness-month#denimday>: Stand up for a respectful campus and ask the same of your friends. Wear denim, a Denim Day sticker, or both on January 21 to stand against sexual assault. Stickers provided by Access & Diversity, email women.students at ubc.ca<mailto:women.students at ubc.ca> or visit our office, room 1203 in Brock Hall.
Sunday 25

o   Place Vanier: Start Talking art show, Shrum Lounge 6-8pm. For UBC residents.

Coming up next week… Changing the Culture.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact CJ Rowe at cj.rowe at ubc.ca<mailto:cj.rowe at ubc.ca>.

Helena Zhu
Women Students Program Assistant | Access & Diversity
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
Cell (778) 855-3233 | Work (604) 827-2716
women.students at ubc.ca<https://www.mail.ubc.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=QyTEoYqsD0SVJ_-6tXrB3xaIaFf2jNAIeZ-MuQm9SRJZizSdXXsq0GUdMSop8E6kKoJZJtcYs6c.&URL=mailto%3afirst.last%40ubc.ca>

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