April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and throughout the month (and into May), crisis centers in New Hampshire are hosting several events to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate their local communities about the resources available to survivors.
Take action during SAAM and attend an event in your area! We all have a role to play in ending sexual violence in New Hampshire!
Take action during SAAM and attend an event in your area! We all have a role to play in ending sexual violence in New Hampshire!
SAAM EVENTS
Bridges
Wednesday, 4/20: "In Her Shoes" event at Rivier University in Nashua
Thursday, 4/21: A collaboration with Rivier University's Psychology Club for a screening of "The Year We Thought About Love."
Additionally, Bridges will be presenting "Who Are You NZ" and bystander behavior and crisis center services to English classes at Nashua Community College during the month of April.
Bridges also reached out to all public libraries (as well as a few high school libraries) in their catchment area and many will have SAAM displays throughout the month. These displays will have an annotated book list that includes survivor stories, children’s books, and resources for many diverse communities.
Thursday, 4/21: A collaboration with Rivier University's Psychology Club for a screening of "The Year We Thought About Love."
Additionally, Bridges will be presenting "Who Are You NZ" and bystander behavior and crisis center services to English classes at Nashua Community College during the month of April.
Bridges also reached out to all public libraries (as well as a few high school libraries) in their catchment area and many will have SAAM displays throughout the month. These displays will have an annotated book list that includes survivor stories, children’s books, and resources for many diverse communities.
Crisis Center OF Central New Hampshire
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Wednesday 4/16, 5:30 pm
A Conversation with Faith Jones In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, CCCNH is thrilled to virtually host an intimate evening with author Faith Jones as she discusses her memoir "Sex Cult Nun". Learn her heroic story of overcoming sexual abuse, and how she learned to heal. "Sex Cult Nun: Breaking Away from the Children of God, a Wild, Radical Religious Cult" is Faith Jones' memoir of growing up in and breaking free from the Children of God, an oppressive, extremist religious cult. Faith is the granddaughter of the cult leader, David Berg. Faith shares how she was raised in the cult from infancy until managing to leave it in her early 20s. |
Haven
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Friday, 4/22, 8:30 am
Kids Are Our Business Breakfast HAVEN invites all members of the community to the 11th Annual Kids Are Our Business Breakfast on Friday, April 22nd, 2022, from 8:30 am-10:00 am at Portsmouth Country Club in Greenland, NH. This popular breakfast event brings the community together to learn about the research-based violence prevention education programming offered by HAVEN. HAVEN’s Safe Kids Strong Teens K-12 Prevention Education programs help to keep kids safe from sexual and domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and teen dating violence. While the focus of our programming is preventing violence, promoting body autonomy, and priming consent, we know that some of the children we see have already been victimized. Our programs encourage children to talk to a grown-up they trust. Visit the event page at: HAVENNH.org or contact Haley Ferland at (603) 436-4107 or Haley@havennh.org to register to attend. |
New beginnings
Photographed from left to right: Sara Williams, Education Prevention/Outreach Advocate; Natalie Stackhouse, Housing First Advocate; Jenn Reardon, Administrative Assistant; Brittany Kennett, Shelter Advocate
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During #SAAM in April, advocates at New Beginnings will partner with local businesses to host outreach activities to spread information about our services and raise awareness.
Additionally, with the assistance of our Teen Leadership Council, we will be participating in the 30-Day Challenge to show solidarity with survivors and educate our followers about sexual violence. We will also host our monthly social justice book discussion on the subject of sexual violence as told by survivors, and discuss ways we can better serve survivors. Finally, at the end of the month, we will invite our social media followers to participate in a "Virtual At-Home Screening" with a variety of documentaries about sexual violence. Please contact Sara at sara@newbeginningsnh.org if you are interested in participating in our book discussion or virtual film screening. |
response
Throughout the month of April
Color For A Cause
Response has partnered with Salon Del Rio hair salon at 42 Mill Street in Littleton to spread awareness by adding a little color! Wear a strand of teal in your hair to support survivors and raise awareness about sexual violence.
Hair extensions cost $5 each.
Photographed: Response Program Director Deborah Haynes-Kenney and Housing Advocate Erin Cram
Color For A Cause
Response has partnered with Salon Del Rio hair salon at 42 Mill Street in Littleton to spread awareness by adding a little color! Wear a strand of teal in your hair to support survivors and raise awareness about sexual violence.
Hair extensions cost $5 each.
Photographed: Response Program Director Deborah Haynes-Kenney and Housing Advocate Erin Cram
SHARPP (UNH)
Multiple events are being held at the UNH campus throughout the month of April, including:
All Month: Stop by SHARPP to get your Denim Day kit. Grab a Denim Day awareness kit filled with supplies, activity instructions, discussion questions, and more. This is a pre-made kit designed to aid RHDs, RAs, Student Org & FSL leaders, etc. in facilitating their own awareness program & discussion. Pre-made kits are available for pick-up throughout the month of April at Wolff House.
Every Tuesday & Thursday throughout April: SAAM Interactive Tabling. Stop by their SAAM info table in the MUB to participate in interactive activities focused on expanding awareness/knowledge related to sexual violence, campus resources, & more.
Tuesday, 4/5 at 7:00 pm: Changing The Game. Join SHARPP during Campus Pride Month for a film screening of Changing The Game, a Hulu documentary that focuses on the lives of three high school athletes at different stages of their athletic seasons, personal lives, and their unique paths as transgender teens.
Thursday, 4/14 at 1:00 pm: SAAM 101 Virtual Scavenger Hunt. This online event helps attendees uncover the facts about online sexual harassment and abuse. Join this virtual scavenger hunt for information hidden throughout the NSVRC SAAM webpage to learn more about sexual violence.
Tuesday, 4/19 at 6:00 pm: An evening with Rachael Denhollander. Rachael became known internationally in 2016 as the first woman to pursue criminal charges and speak publicly against USA Gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar, one of the most prolific sexual abusers in recorded history.
Thursday, 4/21 at 5:00 pm: Community Art Night for Survivors and Allies. Stop by Wolff House on UNH Campus for a night of art-based activities and community. Refreshments & snacks will be provided during this open-house like event designed for survivors & their allies to come together & be in community with one another.
Friday, 4/29 at 1:30 pm: Principles of Pleasure Screening & Discussion. This event is a virtual episode screening & educational discussion of Netflix's new show Principles of Pleasure. Attendees will be learning about and discussing relationships, sex, consent, and more. This program will be happening virtually through Zoom.
All Month: Stop by SHARPP to get your Denim Day kit. Grab a Denim Day awareness kit filled with supplies, activity instructions, discussion questions, and more. This is a pre-made kit designed to aid RHDs, RAs, Student Org & FSL leaders, etc. in facilitating their own awareness program & discussion. Pre-made kits are available for pick-up throughout the month of April at Wolff House.
Every Tuesday & Thursday throughout April: SAAM Interactive Tabling. Stop by their SAAM info table in the MUB to participate in interactive activities focused on expanding awareness/knowledge related to sexual violence, campus resources, & more.
Tuesday, 4/5 at 7:00 pm: Changing The Game. Join SHARPP during Campus Pride Month for a film screening of Changing The Game, a Hulu documentary that focuses on the lives of three high school athletes at different stages of their athletic seasons, personal lives, and their unique paths as transgender teens.
Thursday, 4/14 at 1:00 pm: SAAM 101 Virtual Scavenger Hunt. This online event helps attendees uncover the facts about online sexual harassment and abuse. Join this virtual scavenger hunt for information hidden throughout the NSVRC SAAM webpage to learn more about sexual violence.
Tuesday, 4/19 at 6:00 pm: An evening with Rachael Denhollander. Rachael became known internationally in 2016 as the first woman to pursue criminal charges and speak publicly against USA Gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar, one of the most prolific sexual abusers in recorded history.
Thursday, 4/21 at 5:00 pm: Community Art Night for Survivors and Allies. Stop by Wolff House on UNH Campus for a night of art-based activities and community. Refreshments & snacks will be provided during this open-house like event designed for survivors & their allies to come together & be in community with one another.
Friday, 4/29 at 1:30 pm: Principles of Pleasure Screening & Discussion. This event is a virtual episode screening & educational discussion of Netflix's new show Principles of Pleasure. Attendees will be learning about and discussing relationships, sex, consent, and more. This program will be happening virtually through Zoom.
Starting Point
Multiple events are being held in the Conway area throughout the month of April, including:
All Month: WMWV 93.5FM Radio Campaign
All Month: “Get Your Teal On” and get teal tinsel hair extensions at A Little Off the Top Salon in Conway. Call Jahz at 603-730-2276 for an appointment.
Tuesday, 4/12: Valley Food Fight with Chef Beth Carta-Dolan. This event is a fundraiser for 8 local nonprofits that are vying to win $1,000. Chef Carta-Dolan will be preparing "breakfast for dinner" using 3 mystery ingredients in the hopes of winning for Starting Point!
Tuesday, 4/26: Parent Forum on Sexting. More details to come!
For more information, email community@startingpointnh.org
All Month: WMWV 93.5FM Radio Campaign
All Month: “Get Your Teal On” and get teal tinsel hair extensions at A Little Off the Top Salon in Conway. Call Jahz at 603-730-2276 for an appointment.
Tuesday, 4/12: Valley Food Fight with Chef Beth Carta-Dolan. This event is a fundraiser for 8 local nonprofits that are vying to win $1,000. Chef Carta-Dolan will be preparing "breakfast for dinner" using 3 mystery ingredients in the hopes of winning for Starting Point!
Tuesday, 4/26: Parent Forum on Sexting. More details to come!
For more information, email community@startingpointnh.org
Turning Points Network
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Saturday, 4/30, 8:30 am
Steppin' Up 5K Walk and Fun Run Claremont Middle School Turning Points Network is excited to announce its annual community engagement fundraiser, Steppin’ Up 5K Walk and Fun Run, will be held in person this year on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Claremont Middle School on 107 South Street. Registration on the day of the event begins at 8:30 am and those who are interested in fundraising for the event can find out how to support victim-survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking by going to www.turningpointsnetwork.org/steppin-up. |
Voices Against Violence
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Tuesday, 4/12, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Clothesline Project HUB Fireplace Lounge Voices Against Violence is hosting the Clothesline Project in Plymouth during SAAM. The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the violence against victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking. During the public display, a clothesline is hung with T-shirts. Each shirt is designed to represent a particular survivor’s experience and is created by the survivor or by someone who cares about them. If you would like to make a T-shirt, donate any used or new T-shirts or T-shirt craft supplies; please contact Voices Against Violence at 603-536-5999. |
WISE
Multiple events are being held in the Upper Valley throughout the month of April, including:
Sunday, 4/3: BarnArts Center for the Arts is putting on A Streetcar Named Desire and has invited WISE to participate in a post-show talk about the gender-based violence themes.
Monday, 4/4: DHMC DVSVST Task Force is holding a month-long Nursing Grand Rounds for SAAM. They invited WISE to present for the first one.
Saturday, 4/9 and Sunday, 4/10: The Dartmouth Softball Team will be highlighting WISE during their 3 April games.
Tuesday, 4/12: WISE will host a luncheon discussion with local therapists on "This Happened" podcast as part of their Tuesdays luncheon series.
Tuesday, 4/12: Staff member Kate will be hosting a conversation with Sherry Boschert at Norwich Bookstore. Sherry’s book is coming out and she invited WISE to have a conversation about Title IX and gender-based violence. Details about the event can be found here.
Thursday, 4/28: WISE will livestream an intimate conversation between Jess Chayes, the Northern Stage producer of the podcast WISER. More details to come!
WISE has displays up throughout the month at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, and they sent display/bulletin board kits to all Upper Valley high schools to participate.
Sunday, 4/3: BarnArts Center for the Arts is putting on A Streetcar Named Desire and has invited WISE to participate in a post-show talk about the gender-based violence themes.
Monday, 4/4: DHMC DVSVST Task Force is holding a month-long Nursing Grand Rounds for SAAM. They invited WISE to present for the first one.
Saturday, 4/9 and Sunday, 4/10: The Dartmouth Softball Team will be highlighting WISE during their 3 April games.
Tuesday, 4/12: WISE will host a luncheon discussion with local therapists on "This Happened" podcast as part of their Tuesdays luncheon series.
Tuesday, 4/12: Staff member Kate will be hosting a conversation with Sherry Boschert at Norwich Bookstore. Sherry’s book is coming out and she invited WISE to have a conversation about Title IX and gender-based violence. Details about the event can be found here.
Thursday, 4/28: WISE will livestream an intimate conversation between Jess Chayes, the Northern Stage producer of the podcast WISER. More details to come!
WISE has displays up throughout the month at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, and they sent display/bulletin board kits to all Upper Valley high schools to participate.
REACH crisis services at YWCA NH
Saturday, 4/30, 9:00 am
REACH for Hope 5K-Race Against Racism
Delta Dental Stadium
REACH for Hope 5K- Race Against Racism will take place during SAAM and serve to raise awareness about racial equity in addition to sexual violence.
REACH for Hope 5K-Race Against Racism
Delta Dental Stadium
REACH for Hope 5K- Race Against Racism will take place during SAAM and serve to raise awareness about racial equity in addition to sexual violence.
Our Supporting Partners
The 12 member programs of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provide services regardless of gender,age, health status (including HIV-positive), physical, mental or emotional ability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio-economic status, race, national origin, immigration status or religious or political affiliation.
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New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
PO Box 353, Concord, NH 03302-0353
(603) 224-8893
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
PO Box 353, Concord, NH 03302-0353
(603) 224-8893
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