This September, Prevention at Pitt will lead efforts for our second annual Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month will be a time for the Pitt community to come together to support survivors, increase knowledge and awareness, and identify strategies to eliminate sexual violence from our campus. To combat violence on our campus, Prevention at Pitt will work to engage the entire campus in discussions about consent, healthy relationships, and survivor support throughout the month of September.
By participating in Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities, you can help contribute to a consent-centered campus environment.
Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month T-Shirts
Prevention at Pitt has ordered T-shirts for Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The T-shirts invite Pitt community members to create a culture of consent on campus. If you would like to wear a T-shirt every Wednesday during the month of September, please fill out the form below. Shirts will be given out on a first-come basis.
Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month T-Shirt Request Form
September Events
Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resource Fair
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5
William Pitt Union Plaza (Rain location: WPU Lower Lounge)
Join Prevention at Pitt for our resource fair spotlighting the support and services available to survivors both on campus and across the Pittsburgh community.
Whether you’re looking to connect, learn, or simply explore what’s out there, this is a chance to meet the people and organizations offering care, education, and community for anyone impacted by sexual misconduct.
Stop by to:
- Chat with support services
- Learn about student orgs making a difference
- Discover resources you didn’t know existed
- Let’s build a safer and stronger Pitt together this month!
PAAR Wellness Workshop Series with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
1 to 2 p.m. Every Friday of September
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning (Prevention at Pitt)
Registration (not required to attend)
Self-care and healing can take many forms and involve several different skills, techniques, routines, and supports. Pittsburgh Action Against Rape and Prevention at Pitt are excited to welcome you back to the second installment of our wellness series! This series will give survivors and allies a safe space to learn more about how trauma impacts the body and brain, language for discussing our complex emotions, to take space to learn and practice soothing skills and coping strategies, and most importantly: build community with fellow peers who are also seeking community and support. Topics and activities change on a weekly basis!
No registration, just come as you are!
Crafting and Consent
6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Registration (not required to attend)
Join Prevention at Pitt for a relaxed and creative evening focused on consent and community. This event offers students a chance to unwind while engaging in meaningful conversations around consent in a welcoming and supportive space.
Stop by to take part in a variety of hands-on activities, including making jewelry, designing buttons, creating collages and even making clay animals! This event offers students a chance to unwind while engaging in meaningful conversations around consent in a welcoming and supportive space.
Light refreshments will be available to enjoy while you craft. All students or welcome! No registration is required.
Prevention at Pitt Open House
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Registration (not required to attend)
Stop by the Prevention at Pitt Office to pick up awareness building signage for your department, request training, engage in prevention focused activities, learn about the team, and enjoy refreshments.
Swiping Right on Prevention Bingo
6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Registration (not required to attend)
Join Prevention at Pitt for a fun-filled night of dating app bingo! This night will consist of information on dating apps, meaningful conversations surrounding healthy dating and safety and end in a fun game of bingo with prizes! Snacks will be provided.
Terrariums with CARE
12 noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Registration (not required to attend)
Join Prevention at Pitt on Tuesday, September 16th to get to know our CARE advocates, Hattie and Callan! We will make terrariums while discussing how we can CARE for ourselves.
Consent is FRIES
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25
31st Floor of the Cathedral of Learning
Registration (not required to attend)
Join Prevention at Pitt for Consent is
- Freely Given
- Reversible
- Informed
- Enthusiastic
- Specific
At this event we will discuss consent, boundaries and healthy relationships while munching on a French fry bar with all the fixings!
Stories of Us: An open mic night to honor relationships that have changed us
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3
C4C Understory CL Basement
An interactive open mic night where participants can share written works about relationships that have impacted them greatly. Whether good or bad or something in between, participants can express their journeys through their art.
First-time performers to seasoned veterans are welcome to take the stage for a pre-set amount of time (up to six minutes). Performance slots are limited; please register below to guarantee a performance spot - we will open the floor after registered performers have finished. Supporters are always welcome! Sweets and tea will be provided.