UMW Center for Prevention & Education

Standing together against domestic violence! Thank you to everyone who pledged purple today i and joined the conversation to support survivors and create a safer community for all.

Gratefulness shout-out! I am thankful for everyone’s support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This includes my colleagues for wearing denim, offices/departments who hosted events, student participation at programs, and the support from off-campus community partners. (Some came to campus several times. Thank you, .) An additional shout-out to Dr. Catullo and OA Myca for their planning, leadership, support, tabling, brainstorming, room reservations, flyer hanging, social media presence, etc. (The list goes on and on.) You are very much appreciated for helping Mary Wash observe SAAM 2024.

📝: Marissa

Creating grounding stones this week during UNWIND for

Even though it is SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month), we still work closely with Empowerhouse, our local domestic and violence agency. There are intersections for some survivors regarding their experiences, which makes them an excellent resource for UMW and the greater Fredericksburg communities.

Wear jeans with a purpose! 👖🦅💙🤍 Denim Day 2024

We build by encouraging students to participate in our 2024 Student Survey of Sexual Harassment and Gender Based Violence Safety Perceptions, Attitudes, & Prevalence!

Eagles, be sure to check your email for the link to take this survey & catch us in a residence hall🦅💙

We are making grounding stones for during Unwind next week!

Shout out to the fantastic teams at the Student Health Center and Mary Washington Healthcare. Both provide support to students on and off campus.

My favorite little mascot.

of We will always listen
and continue to learn from survivors.

of . Monroe Fountain here on Campus helps me feel like I belong! ⛲️This is the center of so many major and minor events around campus. Just yesterday, was raising money for various expenses students to traveling to South Carolina as apart of our ASPIRE week!

One fun activity was the Fish for Ducks 🐤, which involved our beloved Monroe Fountain! Students could earn prizes you see :) Good luck to our friends at Alternative Service Breaks !

We love working and collaborating with the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA). They provide a lot of resources and support to the UMW and the greater Fredericksburg community. Please stop by our Snack Chat on Monday to connect with them. Also, RCASA has volunteer and internship opportunities. 🧡🧡🧡