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This event will educate the UIS population about issues that people of color, specifically Black individuals, face. It will raise awareness regarding situations and provide ways to help.
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UIS raises awareness about sexual assault
The University of Illinois Springfield is raising awareness for sexual assault awareness month.
Students placed hundreds of flags for the more than 400,000 people who become rape and sexual assault victims every year.
The goal is to raise awareness and show support for survivors on campus.
The story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on April 6, 2022. Watch the online report.
Print Resources for Sexual and Gender Violence
ILLINOIS COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT (ICASA)
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It's On Us
The 2020 It’s On Us Awareness week will take place from August 31st – September 4th. Below is a full listing of events planned:
ALL WEEK
- Sign our Digital Pledge all week to receive some cool digital content to share on social media!
September 1st
- 11:00 am Virtual Survivor Support Group hosted by Counseling Center & Women’s Center
September 2nd
Resources
Print Resources
The Women’s Center maintains a page with links to brochures and print information pertaining to Sexual and Gender violence. You may find this a helpful page if you are seeking information and resources for yourself or others.
Reporting Issues on Campus
Women’s History Month
Other Signature Events
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Taking place in April Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time dedicated to supporting survivors and educating camp
Women's Center
The Women’s Center exists to provide programming and support for women-identified students and their allies on campus. Women’s Center works to improve status of women in higher education
UIS sets up flag display for sexual assault awareness
The University of Illinois Springfield is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action.
The UIS Women's Center and Civic Engagement Center created a display of 1,000 flags.
The display also includes resources for those who are victims of sexual assault or know someone who is.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on April 6, 2021.