End Street Harassment PGH

Join us Thursday, November 7 at Frick Fine Arts for the opening reception of the Teal Gallery: An Art Exhibit for Survivors of Sexual Violence and Allies. The exhibit will feature creative works related to all forms of sexual misconduct (sexual violence, assault, harassment), navigating trauma, survivorship, community, and healing.

We will also have trauma-informed specialists and advocates from Pittsburgh Action Against R**e on-site during the event for anyone seeking support.

Can’t make it? Stop by Frick Fine Arts anytime until November 14 for a condensed version of the exhibit.

Help us make Pittsburgh a safer and more inclusive space for all!💞 Join us in Market Square TOMORROW 12:00-1:00PM for a community conversation discussing the many issues impacting our city.🗣️ 🏙️💜

We hope to see you there!!👀

This event is organized by The Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-square-newsbreaks-tickets-982127518847?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!! 🤩🤩 Come check out the amazing work of our team and members of the PGH community!! 🎨
We look forward to seeing you all there!🥰🥰

Only 5 days until the ESH: Not A Compliment Art Exhibit!! 🗓️ Come check out the amazing work of local artists highlighting the prevalence and impact of street harassment. 🎨 Experience the transformative power of creative advocacy and community collaboration! 💪

The artwork displayed will be a compilation of work created by the ESH team depicting research participant’s experiences of street harassment, submissions from ESH Instagram followers, local high school students, and more! 🎨

✂️ We invite you to come enjoy the displayed art, participate in activities, learn more about the ESH project, and what you can do to help put an end to street harassment. ✋

➡️SWIPE TO SEE A SNEAK PEAK! ➡️

We look forward to seeing you there! 👀

Street harassment is never okay, but you have the power to make a difference! Street harassment can feel incredibly isolating for the individual being harassed, let them know they are not alone. 🚫🧍🏽‍♀️.

⚡️Empower yourself and others with the 5 D's of bystander intervention: 🙋🏼‍♀️Distract by creating a diversion, ⏳Delay if necessary to ensure your safety, 👉🏼Delegate to authorities or someone who can help, 🗣️Directly confront the harasser, and 📸Document the incident to provide evidence.

Stand up against street harassment and promote a culture of respect! 🚫🚶‍♀️. Together, we can create safer streets for all. 💪 Join the fight against street harassment today! ✋❤️

‼️Remember to always assess the situation first and keep yourself safe‼️

Help us create safer streets!🚶‍♀️🛣️ We're mapping out street harassment hot spots in Pittsburgh to locate areas it occurs most📍🚏.

Share your experiences below ⬇️ or DM us and let's make a change! Together, we can raise awareness, promote respect, and reclaim our city's public spaces. Join the movement! 💜✨

📞💬 Nobody deserves to be a victim of street harassment. If you're tired of facing it alone, it's time to break the silence. Call or text the Street Harassment Hotline for the support and advice you need. They’re here to support and empower you. 🔊💪

📞 Call: (855) 897-5910
📱 Message: http://tinyurl.com/TheSHhotline

For more information visit: https://hotline.rainn.org/ssh-en #:~:text=If%20you%20are%20concerned%20about,do%20for%20the%20Online%20Hotline

Laurie Halse Anderson will be discussing her award-winning novel SPEAK at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall December 7th, 2023 at 6:00pm!

This timeless novel shares the powerful story of a character’s journey to strength and empowerment as she overcomes her trauma and SPEAKs out.

Laurie will be accompanied by Emily Carroll (award-winning illustrator) and Hercilla Mendizabal Frers (translator)

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW at www.pittsburghlectures.org or at the door!