Turn Off the Violence Week

Turn off the Violence Week (TOV) is coming up the week of October 13th. Check out all of the events that will be happening in and around Mason:

TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE WEEK EVENTS:

Pre-Turn Off the Violence Week Events:

Donation Drive October 1-10
Help women and children in need by donating to NOVACO, a transitional housing for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Bring donations to: Johnson Center, Room 240K; Enterprise Hall, Room 442; and SUB I, Room 220. For more details about NOVACO and the kinds of items to bring, please visit sas.gmu.edu. Items will be delivered 10/13/08. Co-sponsored with the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement.

Safe Zone Training
Friday 10/10 - 9:30am-4:30pm Brought to you by the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Resources. Increase your knowledge and skills as an ally, and help Mason become safer and more welcoming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community members. Email rchollar@gmu.edu.

Turn Off the Violence Week—October 13-17:

The Clothesline Project October 14-16
Over 500 handmade t-shirts dedicated to victims of violence will be hung throughout campus. This is a visual display created by and for victims, providing an opportunity for women to break the silence. Each shirt is decorated to represent a particular woman’s experience, whether by the survivor herself or by someone who cares about her. Come by and view or design a t-shirt yourself! 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Grove area between Harris Theater and SUB I.

Take Back the Night Rally & March
Tuesday 10/15 - 7:00pm A peaceful gathering will take place in the North Plaza supporting the end of sexual and domestic violence and symbolizing a safe place for all. There will be several speakers and a march through campus. A reception will follow. Co-sponsored with the Feminist Ninjas.

The After Party
Tuesday 10/15 - 9:00pm After the Take Back the Night Rally & March on the North Plaza. Safely and fearlessly celebrate the night. There will be • games (provided by Rec Sports)
• food and a DJ
• service project benefitting Animal Assistance Crisis Response therapy dogs and their handlers
• self-defense demonstration by University Police
• the 1st Trash to Fashion Runway Challenge, co-sponsored by the Pride Alliance. This is your chance to show your creativity by designing fashion out of trash (we’ll provide the trash). Prizes for the top three entries. One could be yours! Registration will begin at 10pm.

Survivor Space
Wednesday 10/16 - 7:00pm If you are a survivor of violence, this is your chance. Speak out and listen. Offer and find support. In the Grove between Harris Theater and SUB I.

MasonStrong Interest Meeting
Friday 10/17- 11:00am–1:00pm This is the exciting kickoff event for MasonStrong, Mason’s new male allies group. If you would like to be part of the creation of this exciting new organization, The Mentors Advisory Board (members of Mason’s faculty and staff) will be on hand to answer questions and talk with male Mason students interested in working with Sexual Assault Services to end sexual violence. In the Robeson Room (JC 240A).

The White Ribbon Campaign October 14-16
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). Wearing a white ribbon is a man’s personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls. Wearing a white ribbon is a pledge that you will not tolerate violence against women. Take a stand. Wear the ribbon.

Co-sponsors of Turn Off the Violence Week include the Office of Alcohol, Drug and Health Education, the Office of Housing and Residence Life, Women’s and Gender Studies, and The Feminist Ninjas. All events are free and open to the Mason community.