Sexual Assault Awareness Month

This year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month is hosted by REPS .

Schedule of Events: 

Week of April 1th -   

  • BIPOC-led & Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop with University Ministry and Koret| Tuesday, April 1st |  12:00 p.m. -  1:00 p.m. |  Aerobics Room Koret Health and Rec Center|  Register here

  • First 25 spots yoga mats and props provided. Led by Andrea Rocha. We invite you to join our trauma-informed yoga workshop, focused on holistic healing and gentle restoration. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Comfy clothes are encouraged. Open to the entire community (faculty, staff, students, and community members).

  • Healing with Paws hosted by ASUSF, SF SPCA, PAWS, and SALDF|  Thursday, April 3rd |  11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. |  Gleeson Lawn | Register here

  • Join us at Privett Plaza for an insightful event featuring animals from the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA).  We will explore the powerful role of service animals in trauma recovery for survivors of sexual assault and those impacted by its devastating results. The discussion will cover the importance of trauma-informed care, especially respecting the boundaries of both survivors and their service animals, and how these animals offer emotional comfort, security, and companionship. Bob’s Donuts will be provided.

Week of April 6th 

  • Mirror Talk: Affirming Your Boundaries & Self-Worth with CAPS|  Tuesday, April 8th |  11:45pm - 12:45 p.m. |  Cultural Centers UC 413 | REGISTER Here 

  • Join us for a reflective activity of mug painting and a discussion on self-love and boundary setting. We want to honor our needs, set healthy boundaries, and confidently embrace our worth in relationships. Your voice matters - own it unapologetically.

  • Rethinking Drinking: Happy Hour Edition hosted by HPS | Thursday, April 10th | 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  | Lo Schiavo & Getty Study |  More Information Here

  • Join Health Promotion Services at the Rethink Your Drink Happy Hour for a fun and engaging event where we reimagine campus drinking culture and equip you with tools for a vibrant, balanced college experience! Enjoy a complimentary non-alcoholic drink from Ocean Beach Cafe, connect with fellow students, indulge in tasty bar food, learn about Narcan and fentanyl awareness, participate in exciting games, win prizes, and explore essential campus resources. Don’t miss out!

  • REPS Advocate Training |  Friday, April 11th |  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |  Register for the zoom here

  • Recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month and become a REPS Advocate this spring! Faculty/Staff can become a REPS Advocate by attending one of our 90-minute sessions this academic year with our Deputy Title IX Coordinator to receive additional training as mandatory reporters on responding to disclosures of sexual misconduct, intervention techniques, and creating a climate of respect at USF. 

Week of April 13th

  • Empowerment Self Defense 101 hosted with Student-Athlete Advisory Council and Koret|  Tuesday, April 15th |  6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |  Koret Hagan Court  |  REGISTER Here

    50 spots are available for a self-defense workshop, you will learn about situational awareness, space management,  basic concepts, and leverages in a safe and controlled environment. This class is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all gender identities. This session is taught by Maggie Mai. Maggie Mai is a San Francisco native and a martial arts and self-defense instructor with over 16  years of experience. She holds a black belt in Hapkido, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu, and has competed in numerous martial arts competitions. She is trained in Women Empowered, a Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu self-defense program tailored towards women.

  • To Kill a Tiger: Movie Screening and Discussion|  Wednesday, April 16th |  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |  Fromm: Xavier Auditorium |  REGISTER Here

    Join us for a special screening of the 2024 Oscar®-nominated documentary To Kill a Tiger,  with Director Nisha Pahuja followed by an insightful conversation. A cinematic documentary, To Kill a Tiger, follows Ranjit’s, a father of a sexual assault survivor, uphill battle to find justice for his child. In India, where rape is reported every 20 minutes and conviction rates are less than 30 percent, Ranjit’s decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of. With tremendous access, we witness the emotional journey of a young woman and an ordinary man facing extraordinary circumstances—a father whose love for his daughter forces a social reckoning that will reverberate for years. This event will highlight the #StandWithHer Campaign to empower survivors, engage men and boys as allies, and prevent gender-based violence through education and social narrative change. With a focus on public awareness, advocacy, and mobilization, #StandWithHer is built on the belief that gender justice is achievable and violence is preventable. Together, we can create a world where everyone is safe, respected, and equal!

WEEK of April 20th

  • Intimacy Work: Profit and Protection  | Tuesday, April 22nd | 12 p.m. –1 p.m. |Zoom | REGISTER Here

    Join USF Alum Sophie Reichert and REPS to discuss sugaring and OnlyFans. Sophie will share her research about sugaring, and OnlyFans. In addition, we will provide resources to impacted and interested students and hold space for discussion and questions. All faculty, staff, and Students welcome!

  • Sip & Speak: A Conversation on Consent | Wednesday, April 23rd | 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. | Getty Lounge | REGISTER HEre

    Join REPS to grab a cup of boba and participate in a conversation about consent! Decorate a cup to take home while enjoying boba from Little Sweet, and read through a story highlighting how important it is to make sure every situation is absolutely clear when dealing with consent.

Week of April 28th

  • Rest & Restore Yoga as Healing |  Monday, April 28th |  5:00 - 6:15 p.m. |  Koret Center Boxing Room|  REGISTER Here 

    "We must stand and lay firmly in the space of creating a life filled with rest and radical care," Trica Hersey, Rest is Resistance, A Manifesto

    Seven spots are available. Led by Andrea Rocha. We invite you to join our 75-minute rest and restore afternoon session on Monday, as a way to prioritize your healing and care. Restorative yoga session with all props provided. No prior yoga experience is necessary- comfy & warm clothes are encouraged. 

  • Denim Day Resource Fair |  Tuesday, April 29th |  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  |  Tabling Fair on Gleeson Plaza 

    Wear jeans with a purpose and join the USF campus community in standing up against sexual violence on National Denim Day. Denim Day was started by Peace Over Violence in California as a movement in resistance to a 1990 Italian court case of an 18-year-old woman's sexual assault.  To participate, please post a photo of your denim on Instagram and tag @usfcaREPS with the caption "I wear denim because..." or even get a group and start a conversation about your community values, and share "We wear denim because..." 

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