WVU Peer Advocates

Calling all Greek Life members! ⭐

Join the It’s On Us Greek Life Advisory Board and be the voice that shapes the future of campus culture. Dive into meaningful discussions and make a difference in combatting sexual violence.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4aRzy3O

You got any quesadillas?

TODAY from 4-8pm, Chipotle on High St. is hosting a Dine and Donate Fundraiser for RDVIC! All you have to do is show this when you order OR use the code XZ7YDKH when placing an online order, and 20% will be donated to RDVIC.

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT TONIGHT!

Last week of classes, last week of activities!

We'll be at the Mountainlair tabling for Denim Day! Come out to show your support for survivors!

Do you know the history of Denim Day?

The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a r**e conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the person who r**ed her remove her jeans, implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it. Since then, what started as a local campaign to bring awareness to victim blaming and destructive myths that surround sexual violence has grown into a movement.

Join RDVIC in a show of commitment to end sexual violence and harmful ideologies by wearing jeans this Wednesday, April 24th.

Check out the list of events for SAAM this week! Want to register for R.D.V.I.C. Walking With Survivors? Check their page!

Check the calendar for this week's SAAM events!

The What Were You Wearing? Exhibit curated by is up in the Mountainlair Vandalia Lounge! Stop by to view it and see how you can get involved in WVU Peer Advocates!

"Do you know why we have the sunflowers? It's not because Vincent Van Gogh suffered. It's because Vincent Van Gogh had a brother who loved him. Through all the pain, he had a tether, a connection to the world. And that is the focus of the story we need - connection." Hannah Gadsby.

Want to explore the power of ? Join us tonight to watch Nanette by Hannah Gadsby and discuss survivor stories, survivor advocacy, and how we can share and take care of each other's stories.

Hodges 338
Wednesday, April 10
5:30-7:00 PM

Plan to join us next week!

Check out the events going on on campus for

Everyone deserves to be safe in online communities and social media platforms!

It’s on us to build safe and connected online communities during Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

Learn what YOU can do to help create safe online communities by visiting https://www.nsvrc.org/saam/2022/learn/practicingdigitalconsent

Standing in solidarity with and support of survivors.

Let's embody Join us and our movement as we and every day! 🤍

Candlelight vigil in 90 minutes!

Woodburn Circle ⭕ | Inclement Weather Location ☔ location Oglebay 103

WVU Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and R.D.V.I.C. will be there with info and support ❤️

The Sexual Assault Prevention Committee is hosting a vigil tonight! In honor of survivors of sexual violence.

We will have speakers, calls to action, and the opportunity for survivors and allies to speak - you can sign up by messaging here or at the event itself!

7-9PM Woodburn Circle

RAIN LOCATION: Oglebay 103

The Sexual Assault Prevention Committee is hosting a vigil tonight! In honor of survivors of sexual violence.

We will have speakers, calls to action, and the opportunity for survivors and allies to speak - you can sign up by messaging here or at the event itself!

7-9PM Woodburn Circle

RAIN LOCATION: Oglebay 103

We're tabling at the lair today! Come by for some swag or to take the Day of Action pledge!

TODAY IS THE SAAM DAY OF ACTION! Here are two things you can do to show your support for survivors today:

1) WEAR TEAL! Teal is the awareness color for SAAM, so if you wear teal and people ask why - tell them it's for survivors!

2) TAKE THE PLEDGE! FRIS has created a form for pledging to take action - not just in April, but all year round! We all have a piece of the puzzle - what can you do to create a safer, more connected community in 2024? Use the QR code or this link to sign it: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WBM72YN

Check out Jazzman's on campus for this awesome awareness project!

The WVU Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion worked with R.D.V.I.C. and WVU Dining to bring these sleeves to campus, giving students countless opportunities to learn about the service providers in our area.

If you're at Potomac State College or WVU Tech, you can see these on your campuses with your local resources, too!

RDVIC's Coffee Sleeve Project is back this Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Check out the following locations in Mon, Preston, and Taylor Counties to find an RDVIC Coffee sleeve near you!

WVU Campus
Morgantown Art Bar
AntiquiTea House
Freedom KIA
Monroe's
Portland Coffee WV
All Hours Cafe
The Flower Market

What's up this week for SAAM2024? So much!

April 1: advoChat - Forensic Medical Exams and Trauma-informed Care - 3 pm
April 2: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action - 10-2:30 at the Mountainlair!
April 2: Morgantown City Council - Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation, 7 PM County Commission Chambers
April 3: Monongalia County Commission - 10 AM
April 3: Prevention Educators @ Student Government Association! 7 pm
April 4: Student Government Assocation Sexual Assault Prevention Committee Vigil - 7-9 PM Woodburn Circle
April 5: Sexual Citizens Discussion Group!

It's officially Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year's theme is BUILDING CONNECTED COMMUNITIES.

Building connected communities helps us reduce the likelihood of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment in our communities. Any space where people come together is a community, whether in neighborhoods, workplaces, campuses, organizations, or even online spaces. We are all a part of a community, often many, even when we feel disconnected or apart from them. Connected communities are safer communities!

The WVU Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Prevention Team will be out on campus, hosting events, raising awareness, and offering opportunities for students to get involved in building connected communities and increase campus safety all month.

Watch this space and theirs for more!

Students organized a walkout in support of survivors today - they're still out at the free speech circle with info and resources!!

Get over here!!

MEET US AT WOODBURN CIRCLE - WALKOUT AT NOON IN SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS, ADVOCATES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ❤️❤️

Want a preview of Sexual Assault Awareness Month's themes? Check out National Sexual Violence Resource Center and their SAAM 2024 webpage here - https://www.nsvrc.org/saam

2024's theme is BUILDING CONNECTED COMMUNITIES.

"We recognize that how we talk about sexual violence significantly impacts survivors, their families, our communities, and society. We also understand that our voices have power and that when one of us does not feel safe or respected we are all affected. As such, we must strive to create strong, connected communities that take care of one another and make decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of others to end sexual violence."

SAAM 2024 Learn how to prevent online sexual harassment and abuse during Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April.