Vanderbilt University Project Safe Center

Thank you for an incredible SAAM 2026! Whether you attended an event, brought your friends, or even wore denim yesterday - we appreciate all our Dore's! This is your community and we love our part in it 👢🦋

Today is Denim Day 2026! is a global campaign urging people to wear denim as a visible protest against harmful myths surrounding sexual violence. This awareness-raising effort aims to supports survivors, educate on consent, and sustain one of the longest-running sexual violence prevention campaigns. 🩵👖

It's the middle of finals and we hope your all taking time for yourselves this weekend. Here's some self-care tips for all the survivors, allies, and advocates in your life!  🦋

Sexual Assault impacts emotional and physical wellbeing, and for college students, also impacts academic performance. Throughout SAAM, we hope you consider ways you can support the survivors in our community. Project Safe is here to help.   👢

With the last day of class coming up next week, we hope your all taking time to breath and take care of yourselves. Here's one breathing exercising if you need it! 🦋

During SAAM and all year round, we're here if you need us.  🦋

Enemies to lovers, slow burn, fated mates--come learn about the ways your favorite tropes in romance and fantasy genres can serve as tools for escape and exploration. Join us and Professor Kristin Rose for a discussion about the power of romantasy books as a tool for escapism and empowerment. Followed by a journaling activity, tea and cookies provided! 🦋

This Wednesday 6-7:30 PM @ Furman 114! Kevin Powell, an American writer, civil rights activist, filmmaker, and poet known for his work in journalism, hip-hop culture, and social justice, visits campus to discuss his documentary, When We Free the World. We'll discuss the concepts of fatherhood, violence, mental health, and hope while working to identify healthier definitions of manhood beyond stereotypes. Swag giveaways while supplies last!

and we wanted to remind all our 'Dores that 🦋You Are Loved🦋We're here if you need us. Call our 24-hour hotline at 615-322-7233.

For any Staff, Faculty, and Graduate/Professional students looking to learn about supporting those who have experience sexual and intimate partner violence - come to our luncheon Supporting Student Survivors on Tuesday. We'll discuss what appropriate and constructive support looks like in the immediate aftermath and the weeks following an assault - as well as over time. Chipotle provided 🌯🦋