OSAPR job opening!

Posted: May 7, 2013 | Author: ourharvardcandobetter | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Harvard, OSAPR, sexual assault | Leave a comment »

OSAPR job opening!

Duties & Responsibilities	Manages and evaluates the design, development, and coordination of sexual assault and dating violence education programs with emphasis on freshmen education efforts as well as upper class and student leader-targeted programs. Recruits, trains, and supervises peer educators to conduct educational workshops with undergraduates; facilitates educational workshops as needed. Implements general interest educational opportunities for the College. Designs, produces and creates educational and outreach materials on sexual assault and dating violence prevention for the College. Develops and administers office website. Performs a broad range of administrative support responsibilities including overseeing leases and maintenance of office equipment, processing student payroll, and ordering office supplies. Participates in university and community committees and task forces as needed. Acts as liaison with the community, students, and staff in facilitating university programs. Assists the Director in developing objectives and activities based on departmental goals. Prepares administrative reports documenting outreach and prevention efforts; analyzes data for predicting resource needs and assists the Director in developing long range education and outreach plans; assists with the development of long- and short-range office goals. Provides individual support and assistance as needed for students who have experienced sexual assault or relationship violence. Occasional on-call coverage of after-hours crisis response pager system. Other duties as required. This position reports to the Director of the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response.
Basic Qualifications	BA/BS 1-3 years experience in sexual assault education, risk and prevention strategies, health education, counseling or related field.
Additional Qualifications	Master’s Degree preferred; the successful candidate will have experience developing and implementing violence prevention and education programs targeting young adults. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, and ability to work effectively with student, faculty and administrative constituencies required.
Additional Information	This is a full-time position 48 weeks per year. Will be off the month of June annually. This position also requires significant evening work; flexible schedule negotiable.

Amherst’s Angie Epifano responds to SVU

Posted: April 26, 2013 | Author: ourharvardcandobetter | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: amherst, rape culture, sexual assault, SVU | Leave a comment »

Amherst’s Angie Epifano responds to SVU

I do realize that SVU should be commended for putting college sexual assaults into the cable TV spotlight, but, honestly, at what cost was it done? They will capitalize off of the episode, go on their merry ways and never have to think or worry about us Survivors again. Id nothing else, the ending should have more accurately reflected the continuous battle against colleges that Survivors face. Instead of ending the episode with such finality, it should have been left open, reminding people that the fight against corrupt colleges is never ending.

Know Your IX

Posted: April 18, 2013 | Author: ourharvardcandobetter | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: amherst, Know Your IX, Title IX, UNC, Yale | Leave a comment »

Know Your IX is a campaign that aims to educate every college student in the U.S. about his or her rights under Title IX by the start of the Fall 2013 academic term. Armed with information, survivors will be able to advocate for themselves during their schools’ grievance proceedings and, if Title IX guarantees are not respected, to file a complaint against their colleges with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. When colleges are confronted with their students’ knowledge and thirst for justice, they will be forced to take proactive steps to end sexual violence, ensuring every student a safe educational environment.

CONTRIBUTE HERE: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/know-your-ix

2013 Harvard Take Back the Night march!!

Posted: April 18, 2013 | Author: ourharvardcandobetter | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: march, Take Back the Night | Leave a comment »

2013 Harvard Take Back the Night march!!

Fed up with rape culture and sexual assault? SO ARE WE!!
We’ll be marching on April 24th to let people know that we refuse to live in a society that normalizes sexual assault, perpetuates victim-blaming, and condones slut-shaming.

Poster-making
Tuesday, April 23 | 6:30pm – 8pm | PBHA Parlor Room

March, Vigil, and Speakout
Wednesday, April 24 | 6:30pm | Science Center Plaza

We will be ending the march at OSAPR’s Vigil & Speakout in front of Memorial Church around 8pm

Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Harvard

Posted: April 2, 2013 | Author: ourharvardcandobetter | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Harvard, rape culture, sexual assault, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Take Back the Night | Leave a comment »

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Office of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (OSAPR), along with a variety of exciting and supportive sponsors, has some fascinating discussions and events lined up! Please see below for individual events!!!! [Facebook event page]

April 1st @ 8pm – Sever 113
Dr. David Lisak–“Inside the Mind of a College Rapist”
Join Dr David Lisak, author of “The Undetected Rapist,” as he discusses the characteristics and behaviors of college rapists and how these insights can help prevent rape at Harvard.
Co-sponsored by HMAR

April 5th @ 7pm – Cabot SCR
“Reading the signs: A Dating Workshop”
Ever wondered… How do I meet somebody? How do I start a conversation? How can I tell if they like me? How do I ask them out? Come find out at this funny and interactive workshop!
Co-sponsored by Cabot SASH and the BGLTQ Office

April 7th @5-7pm – Ticknor Lounge
TBTN Kickoff – featuring great food, music, spoken word performances, and information about resources and ending sexual violence on campus.

April 8th @ 8pm – Sever 310
“It Was Rape” – A powerful new documentary by Jennifer Baumgardner which highlights the stories of a wide variety of women survivors.
Co-sponsored by Pleiades, Seneca, Kappa Alpha Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha
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April 10th @ Stop by between 6-8pm – Ticknor Lounge
“Project Unbreakable”–The creator of this breakthrough photographic project will discuss her work and display some photo stories. Snacks provided
Co-sponsored by Response
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April 15th @ 8pm – Sever 310
“The Invisible War”–The academy award nominated documentary on Sexual Assault and Women in the Military. With special guest commentator, Duane De Four, consultant to the US Military, educator and creator of the blog “HowManly”
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April 16th @ 7-8:30pm – PBHA Parlor Room
“Blame it on the Alcohol?” Join OSAPR staff for a lively discussion about sex, booze and enthusiastic consent. Snacks Provided
Co-sponsored by DAPA
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April 17th @ 8pm – Sever 310
Join Boston’s GBLTQ Domestic Violence Program for a workshop on Intimate Partner Violence in GBLTQ communities. Desserts Provided
Co-sponsored by the BGLTQ Office and TTF

April 18th @ 4pm – Location TBA
“With a little help from our friends” – How can you combat rape culture via interpersonal relationships?
Co-sponsored by HCWC

April 22nd @ 8pm – Sever 310
“Consent and Negotiation” Join members of Munch to talk about how to set safe sexual boundaries and get what you want out of your sex life. Snacks provided
Co-sponsored by Munch and the BGLTQ Office

April 23rd @6-8pm – PBHA Parlor Room
“Neurobiology of Sexual Assault Trauma and Implications for Supporting Survivors” Presented by Dr. James Hopper. Dinner provided. RSVP required.

April 24th @ 8pm – Steps of Memorial Church
Harvard’s Annual Candlelight Vigil and Speak Out
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