Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2024 Events

Tuesday April 2, 2024

Day of Action with Henderson Counseling Center

10:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Don Taft University Center Spine 

Join us on the first Tuesday of April for the SAAM Day of Action. This year, Title IX is teaming up with Henderson Counseling Center for an exciting partnership. Come by our stations for engaging activities like "leave a message, take a message," writing Dear Survivor letters, and making fidget toys. Counseling Center resources will be available for support. Don't miss out on this impactful event! 

Monday April 8, 2024

Red Flags and Green Flags in Relationships with the Office of Military Affairs

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at the DeSantis Atrium

Join Title IX and the Office of Military Affairs for an engaging tabling event! Discover the significance of red and green flags in various relationships, and how these dynamics intersect with the experiences of individuals in the military. 

Tuesday April 9, 2024

Palette of Hope with the Office of International Affairs

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Commons 123

Join us for a unique painting session with Title IX and the Office of International Affairs! Explore themes of healing and growth as you create your own canvas. Dive into discussion about cultural perspectives on sexual misconduct. All materials will be provided.

Wednesday April 10, 2024

The Health Professions Division (HPD) Clothesline Project

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at The Clocktower Patio

Join the Health Professionals Department in The Clothesline Project, an empowering event designed to share messages of resilience, healing, and hope for individuals and communities impacted by sexual assault. 

Monday April 16, 2024

SAAM Baseball Game with Shark Athletics

6:00 pm at The NSU Baseball Complex

Don't miss the NSU Sharks vs. Barry University baseball game! We're raising awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Get FREE wristbands for the first 100 fans and join us as we partner with the Nancy J Cotterman Center! Join us for a game with a cause!

Wednesday April 24, 2024

Denim Day with Residential Life

12:00 pm - 1:30pm at the Don Taft University Center Shark Circle 

Be part of a global movement as millions unite in wearing jeans for a cause, standing in solidarity with survivors, and increasing awareness about various forms of sexual violence. Discover the significance of Denim Day's legacy.

Saturday April 27, 2024

Empowering Healthcare Professionals Through Trauma-Informed Practices with the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

10:00 am - 4:00pm at the NSU Tampa Bay Regional Campus

Join us along for a series of workshops dedicated to learning more about trauma-informed care and ways in which health professionals can provide quality care to patients impacted by sexual assault. Additional topics include human trafficking, child abuse, and forensic exams. Register here!

26th Annual MASOC/MATSA Joint Conference: Preventing Sexual Violence Through Assessment, Treatment and Safe Management

Wednesday April 3, 2024 - Thursday April 4, 2024, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST

Hosted by William James College this year's two-day conference will be virtual with 18 presentations held across two professional tracks covering issues related to children and adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors and adult sex offenders.

Learn more and register here

Expert Q&A: Best Practices To Respond to Sexual Assault on College and University Campuses

Wednesday April 10, 2024, 2:00 pm EST

From the Office for Victims of Crime Training & Technical Assistance Center, Sexual assault on college and university campuses is a pervasive problem that often goes unreported. It includes any unwanted sexual activity, from unwanted touching to rape. Alcohol and drugs often play a role in sexual assault on campuses. How can we effectively and compassionately respond to sexual assault on college and university campuses that is victim-centered and trauma-informed?

Learn more and register here

Dynamics of Family Violence Part 2: Impact on Children

Thursday April 11, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

This 1-hour online training by Journey Center for Safety and Healing is designed for professionals working with families and children. The training will discuss the impact violence has on children with a focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Domestic Violence Protective Factors.

Learn more and register here

Understanding and Implementing Victim Services Documentation Practices 

Thursday April 18, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm EST

Join Office for Victims of Crime Fellow Amy Durall and Meg Garvin, Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute for this discussion on law enforcement-based victim services. 

Learn more and register here

Weighing the Evidence in Sexual Violence Cases (Free Title IX in Focus Webinar Series) 

Thursday April 25, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Bricker Graydon presents a free Title IX in Focus Webinar Series is aimed at helping colleges and universities comply with annual training requirements under the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 155/1 et seq.) and the Clery Act (34 CFR § 668.46), in addition to ensuring ongoing discussions about practical strategies, legal updates, and trauma-informed practices. 

Learn more and register here

Weighing the Evidence in Sexual Violence Cass (Free Title IX in Focus Series) 

Thursday April 25, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Bricker Graydon presents a free Title IX in Focus Webinar Series. Whether you are new to sexual misconduct work or you have been doing it for years, assessing the evidence in sexual violence cases is hard work. This presentation is intended to provide practical tips for considering credibility, checking for bias, and assessing the relative strength of the evidence in front of you, while being mindful of how your questions may impact the person you are interviewing.

Learn more and register here

Take Back the Night Virtual Event

Thursday April 25, 2024, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Join Take Back the Night for a free international TBTN Event of healing and sharing! 

Learn more and register here

Lifelong Resilience: Building a Sustainable Career in Criminal Justice 

Tuesday April 30, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST

The Justice Clearinghouse will discuss the life shifts we need to consider building a sustainable career, including boundary setting, creating a community of support, and recognizing our warning signs. 

Learn more and register here

Lifelong Resilience: Building a Sustainable Career in Criminal Justice 

Tuesday May 7, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST

The Justice Clearinghouse will define and describe partner-inflicted brain injury and discuss the complicated and nuanced intersection of coercive control and domestic violence dynamics, the psychological trauma caused by domestic violence, and the neurological damage caused by brain injury. 

Learn more and register here

Donation Drive - Nancy J Cotterman Center

The Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC) is Broward County's only certified Sexual Assault Program where survivors of sexual assault can receive comprehensive services at no-cost including forensic medical exams, crisis counseling, therapy and assistance 24/7 through their helpline.  The NJCC provides services to NSU students, faculty, and staff located in Broward County, in addition to partnering with NSU for training and prevention efforts. As part of our continued partnership, a donation drive has been organized to collect items needed for those individuals who may utilize the services at NJCC following a sexual assault. Items needed include: 

• T-shirts (plain-no wording or big logos)
• Yoga pants
• Flip flops
• Sports bras
• Panties
• Male boxers
• Travel size toiletries (shampoo, body wash, conditioner, toothpaste, mouthwash, toothbrush)
• Bath towels
• Washcloths
• Individual sized snacks (cookies, chips, cereal bars, etc)
• $25 Uber Gift Cards
• $25 Walmart Gift Cards
• $25 Gas Cards

Please drop your items from April 1 to April 30, 2024 in an of our drop off locations. Thank you for your assistance in helping our local community!