SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT, STAND UP SPEAK OUT. PLEDGE.

HEY EVERYONE!!

I’m sorry for the disappearing act but as we all know Spring Semester can get hectic, especially Junior year for me. I’ve had papers internship interviews and planning the rest of my life. So yeah life has been a little crazy. BUT I’m back and just in time for this gorgeous spring weather I know we’re all loving.
What I want to talk to you all about today is one of the great events coming this month for the kickoff of Sexual Assault Awareness Month!!
While VAWA Passed WOOOO HOOOOOO, we still have so much to do to help break the silence around this violence and stand up and support survivors.

For the men out there this is your time to stand up against the violence being perpetrated not only on college campuses but across the country and the world. I know that sexual assault and violence against women campaigns can at times be a bone of contention with some men. Some think that sexual assault is a women’s issue. However I have some facts that can change your mind about that.

 

Violence Against Women Is A Men’s Issues
Fact: Statistically men are the primary perpetrators of violence against women.
Fact: Men can speak out and intervene when male friends, relatives and colleagues insult or abuse women.
Fact: The lives of our partners, friends, sisters and daughters are damaged by violence and abuse.
Fact: Men can help create a culture in which the behavior of abusive men becomes unacceptable.

 

Now I also know there are many men are wondering HOW they can help to stop the idea that all men are perpetrators and don’t care about the issue. The WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN is your way to do just that. The campaign is a pledge for men across campus that they sign so that they can give their voice to the issue and stand up against Violence Against Women. The SHARPP website has more information on the pledge but I’ll give you some of the basics below.

 

The White Ribbon Campaign is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity and healthy relationships. During the month of April UNH men can take an active role in preventing violence against women. SHARPP is sponsoring the fourth annual UNH White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) during the month of April.

By wearing a white ribbon, men take a personal pledge to never commit, condone, nor remain silent about violence against women.

 

This year our WRC campaign has a unique goal. With approximately 7,484 men on campus consisting of 6,201 students and 1,283 faculty and staff our goal is to get 1,000 (a little more than 10% of the total population*) men to take the pledge.

 

HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?!

SIGN UP AT http://www.unh.edu/sharpp/1000men !

Or you can email SHARPP or sign-up at a MUB tabling event throughout the month of April. Your name will then be added to the growing list on our WRC webpage. WRC ribbons and bracelets will be available at SHARPP/WRC MUB tabling events Monday and Wednesday 12:30-2:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 – 2:00 or at the SHARPP office at Wolff House, (in front of Health Services). They will also be available from various hall director’s, apartment manager’s and department offices.

I mean who doesn’t want to rock a new rubber bracelet right? And for the women out there here is some information for you.

Can Women Join the White Ribbon Campaign?
The White Ribbon Campaign is only for men. However, women are encouraged to wear the teal Sexual Assault Awareness Month ribbon pin. These can be obtained by visiting/contacting the SHARPP office or at our table in the MUB throughout the month of April.

SO COME ON MEN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP FIGHT THE VIOLENCE

-all information was pulled from unh.edu/sharp

– image from http://familyfirst.org.nz/2011/11/page/3/