April 3rd, 11am-1pm, CHHS/COED Plaza

Join campus and community partners in the CHHS/CoEd Plaza for giveaways, awareness, and learning how to create a safer campus!

April 3rd, 4:30pm

In this training, students will learn advanced skills to intervene in high-risk situations and establish intolerance of violence as a campus norm. Through in-depth education, awareness and skills practice, participants are equipped to not only react and intervene in high-risk situations, but also to use their social influence to reduce interpersonal violence at Charlotte. Free dinner and giveaways provided. Registration is required. 

April 4th, 5:30pm, Student Union 265

Join CWP for the Exploring Consent Workshop! Consent is a normal and necessary part of sex! In this workshop, we’ll discuss when and how to ask for consent, techniques to check-in during a sexual interaction, and communication tips to increase safety and pleasure. Students will learn the definition of consent, verbal cues and body language, and how to apply practical communication skills in their sexual relationships.

April 5th, 7pm, CHHS 376

Join CWP, PLEASE, and community partners as we discuss interpersonal violence and how this affects the LGBTQ+ community. This program will consist of a presentation and discussion, followed by a social!

April 9th, 2pm, Halton-Wagner Tennis Complex 

Join the Niner's Men's Tennis team by wearing teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence!

April 10th, 5:30pm, Student Union 340D

A discussion surrounding the normalization of the culture of violence, and the intersections of oppressive systems on sexual violence.

April 11th, 4pm, CHHS 155

In this training, participants will learn basic skills to intervene in high-risk situations by identifying warning signs, personal and social barriers to intervention, and safe and effective intervention options. Through education, awareness and skills practice, Green Dot participants are equipped to react and intervene in high-risk situations — resulting in the ultimate reduction of interpersonal violence in our community.

April 11th, 6pm, Hayes Stadium

Join the Niners Baseball team by wearing teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence!

April 12th, 11am, Student Union 340B

Join the Center for Wellness Promotion in Craft and Conversations! During this event we will be discussing Sexual Assault Awareness, and students will be able to make a poster to march with at Take Back the Night! Students are free to come and go as they please to make their craft and engage in conversation on the surrounding topic.

April 12th, 7pm, Student Union 265

Join the Center for Wellness Promotion and Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. as we talk about how to support survivors of violence. The way in which we respond to survivors who have experienced violence has a huge impact on their healing journey. In this workshop we'll discuss the impact we have, and helpful ways to support a survivor.

April 13th, 6pm, CHHS 147

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Center for Wellness Promotion and Survivors United Accepted and Heard present a discussion surrounding men and sexual assault. It is important to acknowledge that men also experience sexual assault, and this discussion will explore barriers, stigma, and support for men who have experienced sexual assault.

April 18th, 5pm, McKnight Auditorium 

An annual, worldwide event to raise awareness and end sexual violence. Join us for a night dedicated to learning, connecting, and creating a safer campus community. The opening reception will begin in the Lucas Room at 4:30pm (refreshments will be provided). Doors open in McKnight at 5pm and the first 100 guests will receive a free t-shirt. The event will conclude with a survivor speak out for students and allies to share their experiences with sexual violence. Sign-up in advance here.

April 19th, 2:30-5pm, Student Union 263

Remember the Night is an event for individuals who were impacted by Take Back the Night and would like additional support. Brave Step is a local community organization that supports individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence. They are hosting a drop in session for any individuals who would like additional support after Take Back the Night.

April 19th, 5pm, Sue M. Daughtridge Stadium

Join the Niners Softball team by wearing teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence!

April 22nd, 2pm, Belk Plaza 

Join UNC Charlotte's Native American Student Assosciation as they highlight the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples. Prior to the march Indigenous speakers and dancers will perform culturally significant traditions. Take part in honoring, remembering, and marching for victims and their families.

April 26th is Denim Day!

Wear denim this day to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Denim Day is a campaign created out of an Italian Supreme Court rulling in the 90's. The court overturned a rape conviction because the justices felt that the victim's jeans were so tight, she must have helped the perpetrator take them off. Women were so enraged by the ruling they protested the next day by wearing jeans to work. This launched the Denim Day campaign, which aims to stand in solidarity with survivors, and dispel myths about sexual assault and end victim blaming.

May 5th

Indigenous women and girls go missing or are murdered at disproportionately high rates in the United States. According to the Urban Indian Health Institute, homicide is the third-leading cause of death among Native American women, and Native women face rates of violence up to 10 times higher than the national average. May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

Thank you to the following campus and community partners for their support in hosting and sponsoring events during SAAM 2023.

• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Office of Identity, Equity, and Engagement 
• Athletics
• Native American Student Association
• PLEASE 
• Survivors United Accepted and Heard 
• Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
• SAAM Planning Committee
• Brave Step
• Student Government Association