Throughout the year, the Center for Prevention and Education (CPE) offers multiple programs and events to engage our community members around the following topics: consent education, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, gender-based violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and more. Please visit our signature program webpage to learn about annual and past events.
We collaborate with many partners on and off-campus. If you are interested in partnering or collaborating with us, please email us at prevention@umw.edu.
Upcoming for 2021-2022
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2022 – Building Safe Online Spaces Together
“April 2022 marks the official 21st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Even before its official declaration, SAAM was about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. We know that we can build and are building online communities centered on respect, inclusion, and safety — where harassment, assault, and abuse are taken seriously. We invite you to join us this April in making respect the norm everywhere, taking action to promote the safety of others, and showing survivors they are believed and supported.” In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the University of Mary Washington will spread messages of awareness, support, and prevention throughout the month of April.
SAAM Tabling
April 1st | 8:30 am-5 pm | University Center, 2nd Floor
Stop by the table to learn about upcoming events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), resources, and support.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education (CPE)
SAAM Kick-Off
April 4th |11 am-2 pm | Campus Walk
Rain Location: University Center, 2nd Floor
Join us in raising awareness about sexual violence. The 2022 campaign theme, Building Safe Online Spaces Together, is possible when we practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content and behaviors, and promote online communities that value respect, inclusion, and safety.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education, Mary Washington Healthcare Wellness Program and Forensic Nurse Examiners, and Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA)
Day of Action -WEAR TEAL
April 5th |11 am-2 pm | Campus Walk
Rain Location: University Center, 2nd Floor
Chances are someone in your life is a survivor of sexual harassment, assault, or abuse, even if they have never shared their story with you. Show your support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal — the color of sexual violence prevention. Stop by to create your empowering/supportive message on the luminary bags for the Take Back The Night Event. Post on social media with #SAAM2022.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education, Mary Washington Healthcare Wellness Program and Forensic Nurse Examiners, Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA), and the Talley Center for Counseling Services
TEAL Ribbon in the Wild
April 6th | Instagram (@UMWCPE
Visit our Instagram stories to guess the location of our TEAL Ribbon around campus. Participate nationally by posting your TEAL Ribbon in nature or an unexpected place on Instagram. Tag @NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center) with #30DaysofSAAM and #Day6.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education (CPE)
Take Back the Night
April 8th |6:30 pm | Lee Hall Patio
Rain Location: Combs 139
Join survivors, advocates, and allies for an evening of empowerment and healing as we TAKE BACK THE NIGHT and unite against sexual violence. Featuring a performance by BellACapella.
Sponsor(s): the Talley Center for Counseling Services in collaboration with BellACapella, Center for Prevention and
Education, Empowerhouse, RCASA, Safe Harbor Behavioral Care, Safe Zone, TEAL Peer Educators, and the Writing Center
Watch n’ Chat
April 12th |5-6 pm | Zoom
Register for Watch n’ Chat
Turn your camera off and watch a few TedTalk videos with us. Share your thoughts and reactions via chat.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education, Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA), and the Talley Center for Counseling Services
Doing My Part Through Art
April 14th | 2-5 pm | University Center, 2nd floor
Pick up your SAAM coloring page and crayons. Tag us on Instagram with your completed artwork or send us a DM via @UMWCPE. We will have prizes for the top three submissions.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education (CPE)
StepUp! Bystander Intervention
April 16th | 1-2:30 pm | UC 314, Capital Room
StepUp! is a prosocial behavior and bystander intervention workshop that teaches community members how to be someone who steps up and helps others. The goal of this workshop is to help you develop skills and confidence when responding to problems or concerns and practice being proactive to help others.
Sponsor(s): Center for Prevention and Education (CPE).
Navigating Relationships and Intimacy After Sexual Assault
April 20th |5-6 pm | Zoom
Register for Navigating Relationships and Intimacy After Sexual Assault
Join the Talley Center for Counseling Services and Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA) to learn more and ask questions in an anonymous format. This event will be shared in a panel format via Zoom to provide privacy.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education, Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA), and the Talley Center for Counseling Services
Denim Day
April 27th |10 am-2 pm | University Center, 2nd Floor
Make a social statement with your fashion statement by wearing denim. Stop by to pick up buttons and write an empowering message to survivors of sexual violence. Meet for a campus picture at 12pm on the steps of the University Center, inside on the 2nd floor.
Sponsor(s): the Center for Prevention and Education, and Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA)