UMD community raises awareness about sexual assault on Denim Day
Denim Day has been recognized internationally on the last Wednesday of every April since 1999 to support sexual assault survivors.
2 UMD events hope to highlight sexual assault on campus
The events, hosted during sexual assault awareness and prevention month, were intended to highlight the prevalence of sexual assault on campus.
UMD SGA event promotes the importance of consent, healthy relationships
Student attendees made self-care baskets, filling them with lotions, face masks, condoms and more.
The Clothesline Project at UMD remembers sexual assault, domestic violence survivors
The Clothesline Project aims to provide students with an outlet by displaying messages of strength and unity to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.
CARE to Stop Violence hosts Denim Day awareness event at UMD
At CARE’s booth, students could write messages of support for sexual assault survivors on squares of denim.
Addressing sexual violence must be rooted in survivor support, not reputation
An extension of UMD's public relation efforts won't prevent sexual assault. Only systematic reforms will.
UMD CARE to Stop Violence holds discussion for Stalking Awareness Month
The meeting went over topics such as how society has normalized aspects of stalking and problems on campus
Purple Lights Night draws crowds to learn about domestic violence among college students
The event used activities to get students talking about healthy relationships and informing them of resources for support.
CARE and PSA hold virtual events for sexual assault awareness month
Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence and Preventing Sexual Assault held events to bolster understanding about sexual assault throughout April.
Semi-virtual Clothesline Project supports sexual and domestic violence survivors
This year, the event was held both at Hornbake Plaza and virtually through social media.