Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Teal Tuesday
On April 1, wear teal, the nationally recognized color for sexual violence prevention, to join the unwavering campus commitment to ending sexual violence. Your participation is a statement that together, we can champion change and build a safer community.
Sharing your support on social media? Snap a picture, use hashtag #MizzouTealTuesday and tag mizzoursvpcenter.
Denim Day
Content warning: Discussion of sexual violence.
On April 23, wear your denim or Denim Day pin to be part of a united message that everyone, no matter what they wear, deserves safety and respect without question. Free Denim Day pins are available in the RSVP Center now through April 30.
Sharing your support on social media? Snap a picture, use hashtag #MizzouDenimDay and tag mizzoursvpcenter.
Denim Day originated with a 1992 case where the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction after reasoning that, because the victim wore tight jeans, she must have assisted in their removal, thereby implying consent. In response, women of the Italian Parliament began wearing jeans to work to demonstrate their solidarity, inspiring support across the globe.
Research Series
Join us for expert-led conversations that will expand your understanding of sexual violence, deepen your understanding of sexual violence, gain practical strategies to prevent it and inspire you to come together to create a safer community for every Tiger.
Mindfulness Mondays
Experience interactive, empowering sessions that will offer you space to reflect, connect and discover mindfulness tools that support your wellbeing.
Empowered Overview Sessions
Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to prevent, reduce or respond to harm. These informative workshops will empower you with practical bystander intervention tools to address interpersonal violence, substance misuse, mental wellbeing and suicidality.