VCU University Counseling Services

04/28/2021

*Content warning: sexual assault*

"The Denim Day campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a r**e conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the person remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it. Denim Day asks community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion statement by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence."
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04/15/2021

Join us next Wednesday, 4/21 at 4:00 for Let’s Make this Q***r: Enhancing Pride in Our Bodies.

UCS clinician Carlie McGregor will be facilitating a discussion aimed to increase awareness about the experiences of body discrimination in the LGBTQIA+ community, understand factors that inhibit self-love, and provide strategies for combating body dissatisfaction for LGBTQIA+ fold and allies.

Register at linktr.ee/vcucounseling

04/14/2021

"We hope to help survivors and families know that they are not alone if they have experienced abuse in youth sports, our healing journey, the perspective of parents and resources from various organization to help families know what they can do to heal."

Join the panel of survivors, parents, and therapists to discuss sexual assault among youth athletes Tonight at 7pm. Register at: bit.ly/whentrustisexploited.

There is still time to register for this important virtual event happening tomorrow evening. Click link in bio or visit bit.ly/whentrustisexploited
We hope to help survivors and families know that they are not alone if they have experienced abuse in youth sports, our healing journey, the perspective of parents and resources from various organization to help families know what they can do to heal.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help us raise awareness and believe survivors everyday.llc




REGISTER: http://bit.ly/whentrustisexploited

04/13/2021

Join the VCU Advocacy Program for a lunch and learn today at 12pm to discuss black women and sexual assault. We will explore the connection between black women and the Me Too movement and to underreporting. Register at: Tinyurl.com/VCUSAAM2021

04/12/2021

Myth: Sexual assault does not occur in marriages or relationships.

Fact: Sexual assault does occur in marriages and relationships, consent is required whether people are in a relationship or not! As a reminder.. consent is always the presence of a YES that is enthusiastic, informed, affirmative, ongoing, and non-incapacitated.

04/11/2021

Join the VCU Advocacy Program for a lunch and learn on April 13th at 12pm to discuss black women and sexual assault. We will explore the connection between black women and the Me Too movement and to underreporting. Register at: Tinyurl.com/VCUSAAM2021

04/06/2021

We believe you, and you deserve to have your story heard. Check out this amazing opportunity from End R**e on Campus about fostering a community of hope for Survivors. To share your story, visit: stories.endr**eoncampus.org

04/05/2021

It's Sexual Assault Awareness month! On Mondays of this month we will be debunking common myths about sexual assault.

Myth: Survivors will be hysterical and cry all the time

Fact: Everyone responds differently to trauma- some may laugh, some may cry, and others may not show any emotions. There are no "cookie cutter" responses for survivors. What's important is that we validate whatever they are feeling, honor their wishes, and help get them connected to resources that they are interested in.

04/02/2021

Join us TONIGHT at 7pm for our 2nd annual Take Back the Net! Survivors from across Virginia will be sharing their stories of resilience, hope, healing, and survival. Register at tinyurl.com/tbtn2021

03/30/2021

We are just days away from Take Back the Net happening on April 2nd at 7pm! Consider joining us as survivors tell their stories of hope, healing, and resilience. Register at: Tinyurl.com/tbtn2021.

We are only one week away from Take Back the Net happening on April 2nd from 7-9pm! Join us for the 2nd annual virtual evening of support and healing for collegiate survivors and their allies. We are so grateful to the survivors from across Virginia who are willing to share their stories with us.

Event registration: Tinyurl.com/TBTN2021

If you or someone you know has experienced violence, please know Advocates on campus are here to support you. Email myoptions@vcu.edu or call 804-828-6200 for more information.

03/26/2021

We are only one week away from Take Back the Net happening on April 2nd from 7-9pm! Join us for the 2nd annual virtual evening of support and healing for collegiate survivors and their allies. We are so grateful to the survivors from across Virginia who are willing to share their stories with us.

Event registration: Tinyurl.com/TBTN2021

If you or someone you know has experienced violence, please know Advocates on campus are here to support you. Email myoptions@vcu.edu or call 804-828-6200 for more information.

03/22/2021

The Advocacy Program is partnering with the Virginia Campus Task Force to deliver Take Back the Net (TBTN) on April 2nd from 7-9 p.m. TBTN is the 2nd annual virtual evening of support and healing for collegiate survivors and their allies.

Survivors interested in sharing their story Register at: tinyurl.com/tbtn2021speakers.

To register to attend the event go to tinyurl.com/tbtn2021