The purpose of the annual program is to build greater awareness of issues related to sexual violence, to provide safe settings to talk about the problem and to provide help to victims of sexual harassment and violence, according to student organizer Kathryn J. (Katie) Chaffinch, an 91短视频 senior social work major from Greenwood, Del.

Throughout the week, “The Clothesline Project” in the 91短视频 Campus Center will provide opportunity for artistic expressions of brokenness, healing, anger and hope regarding sexual violence by providing persons with t-shirts and supplies to paint them. The shirts will be displayed in the Campus Center all week.

A film, “Searching for Angela Shelton,” will be shown 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 in the in the University Commons.

Filmmaker Angela Shelton journeys across the United States in an effort to survey women in America. She discovers that 25 of the 40 other Angela Sheltons have been raped, beaten or molested. This film is her journey of self-discovery, activism and healing. A discussion facilitated by a representative from CASA (Citizens Against Sexual Assault) will follow the showing.

Local Author Speaks

Lee M. Van Orden, author and encourager from Harrisonburg, will speak in a university chapel 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in Lehman Auditorium. She will tell her story of childhood sexual abuse, finding healing through a relationship with Christ and the power of a supportive community.

At a “Take Back the Night” coffeehouse 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, students will share music, experiences and readings on sexual violence, followed by a concert by Sattaskys, a local reggae group.

Counselors will be available at most sessions during the week.

Admission is free to all events.

For more information, call the 91短视频 department of at 540-432-4453.

The seventh annual program “will seek to build greater awareness of issues related to sexual violence, to provide safe settings for men and women to talk about the problem and to provide help to victims of sexual harassment and violence,” said 91短视频 student organizer Valerie L. Showalter.

Activities will begin with a chapel presentation, “Shining a Light in the Shadows: How Man Can Be Allies,” 10 a.m. Monday in Lehman Auditorium by David Rider from Men Can Stop Rape.

Other events include:

• An open-mike session 8-10 p.m. Monday at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse in the University Commons for persons to share poetry, songs and stories related to their experience with sexual assault. Bagels and beverages will be provided.
• A self-defense class presented by CASA (Citizens Against Sexual Assault) 9 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 5), location to be announced.
• A presentation and panel discussion on sexual violence issues by CASA team members, health professionals and associate campus pastor Julie Haushalter 7 p.m. Tuesday in room 211-212 of the University Commons.
• “Red Shirt Day” Wednesday (Oct. 6), symbolizing the one in four women who have been sexually assaulted by age 18.
• Professional counselors will be available at most sessions.

For more information, contact Valerie Showalter at (540) 437-6476; e-mail: valerie.showalter@emu.edu.