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Our History

January 1985
Students launch a sit-in the office of Vice-President for Student Services, Henry Johnson, to address safety concerns of women on campus and the need to open a rape crisis center.

May 1985
University executive officers approve $75,000 for the initiation of an anti-assault program.

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Our Goals & Values

At SAPAC we are committed to the following goals and principles:

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Common Reactions to Sexual Assault

Each survivor of sexual assault responds uniquely to the assault, and the recovery process is different for each individual. These reactions may be experienced days, months, or years after an assault. Survivors suffer a great deal of physical and emotional trauma as a result of a sexual assault. Responses to a sexual assault can be immediate or delayed. Each survivor responds uniquely, and the recovery process is different for each individual.

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Reference List

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List of references used in Striving for Justice: A Toolkit for Judicial Resolution Officers on College Campuses.

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Peer Educators Host Annual Discussion Series

Sallie Foley, LMSW

This past March, the Peer Educators hosted two discussion series that focused on different aspects of gender, sexuality, and sexual violence. The first, held on March 22, featured a viewing of the film “The Undetected Rapist”, a re-enactment of an interview conducted by Dr. David Lisak, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Men’s Sexual Trauma Research Center at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. The focus of the film was to address the issue that the number of women who have been victims of rape vastly outnumber the number of men indicted, much less convicted of rape.

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SAPAC No Shave November

man with beard - no shave month

Entire Month of November!  Need a good reason to grow a beard?  Keep your face warm, and your sex consensual!  Beards of all kinds are encouraged to participate in whatever creative way possible!
 

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Stalking Statistics

A 2006 survey from the Department of Justice indicates the following:

  • 8.1% of surveyed women and 2.2% of surveyed men reported being stalked at some time in their life.

The National Center for Victims of Crime found the following in 1995:

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Understanding the Survivor

Striving for Justice: A Toolkit for Judicial Resolution Officers

Male Survivors

It is only a myth in our society that men are not sexually assaulted. Nine percent of all rape victims outside of criminal institutions are male.

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Systemic Barriers

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Institutions

Institutions that are Sometimes Helpless or Unwilling to Offer Women Protection or Assistance:

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Where to go for Help with Sexual Harassment

If you believe you are experiencing sexual harassment, contact SAPAC and/or any of the below agencies:

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Workshops

Upon request, SAPAC provides educational programs on sexual violence issues and systems of oppression as they relate to sexual violence for the entire University community: students, staff, and faculty. Programs can be facilitated by SAPAC Peer Educators or professional staff. Training programs for faculty and staff and departments can be designed to fit program needs.

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Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

Support our troops

For someone who has experienced sexual violence during their service, there are resources available to assist, support, and advocate for you on and off the University of Michigan campus. SAPAC is dedicated to providing resources and support to MST survivors whether they are veterans or current service members.

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What is Sexual Harassment?

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when either:

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rEVOLUTION: Making Art for Change

Artworks presented in revolution

Join SAPAC at this year's annual rEVOLUTION: Making Art for Change art exhibition and reception!  The closing reception will be tomorrow, April 5, 6:30-9:30 pm.

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SAPAC Hosts 25th Annual Speak Out

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center hosted the 25th Annual Speak Out in the ballroom of the Michigan League.  Speak Out, which has been a SAPAC tradition since its inception, aims to end the silence surrounding sexual violence and remove stigma about these experiences.  It provides a safe space for survivors to speak about their experiences regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking.  Speak Out is open to everyone, and following the event was a debrief at the SAPAC office where people were wel

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Helping a Survivor of Sexual Assault

It can be a very challenging experience when someone discloses a sexual assault; however, knowing how to be supportive can be crucial in a survivor’s healing process. There are two things you need to think about: how you can support the survivor, and how you can take care of yourself. How you can help the survivor:

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Are You in an Abusive Relationship?

Abuse is sometimes difficult to detect because it is manipulative and usually begins very subtly. Often abusive tactics are disguised as acts of love and care. The following are some questions to ask yourself about whether you are in an abusive relationship.

Are you…

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Your Rights in Intimate Relationships

No matter what, no one deserves to be abused. There are certain rights that we all share in dating relationships.

You have the right to:

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An Opportunity for students to give feedback on draft Sexual Misconduct Policy!

For students unable to participate in the roundtables last week, who still want to share your feedback and participate in this incredibly important community review process.  As promised, U-M has just launched a survey to capture community feedback. Fill out the survey now! 

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An Interactive Celebration of SAPAC's 25th Anniversary

Interactive celebration of Sapac anniversary

The goal of the Raising Our Voices: SAPAC 25th Anniversary Celebration Concert on October 25, 2011 was to celebrate 25 years of teaching, leading, and healing at SAPAC while fostering collaboration among organizations and student groups. 

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