Campus-Wide Programming

In addition to providing training and education, LMU CARES sponsors campus-wide programs to raise awareness around sexual misconduct prevention and encourage dialogue to create a culture change on campus. This year, many student groups co-sponsored these programs to show their peers that “When Everybody Lives the Lion’s Code, Prevention is Possible!”

Denim Day (April 2016 – Sexual Assault Awareness Month)

A national program that is a call to wear denim as a visible means of protest against myths that surround sexual assault. LMU community members were asked to make a donation via LMU CARES to the Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center.

In collaboration with the Wellness Educators, a social media event was conducted asking individuals to share how they aim to prevent misconduct on campus.

Donation Drive (April 2016 – Sexual Assault Awareness Month)

In collaboration with Human Resources, a donation drive was held to collect toiletries and personal care items to benefit The Good Shepherd Shelter, a domestic violence shelter dedicated to ending the cycle of intimate partner violence and abuse.

Sexual Assault

Awareness Month

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

(April 2016)

A series of campuswide programs aimed at bringing awareness to sexual assault prevention. This year’s theme was “When Everybody Lives the Lion’s Code, Prevention is Possible.”

Hear Me Roar (April 2016 – Sexual Assault Awareness Month)

A fun, informative and interactive program cosponsored by LMU FitWell Center featuring Jennifer Cassetta on empowerment and self-defense.

The Clothesline Project (April 2016 – Sexual Assault Awareness Month)

The Clothesline Project is a national program that aims to bring a voice to victims of sexual assault and other acts of gender-based violence. The display of shirts was created by members of the LMU community to help raise awareness and bring an end to sexual violence in and around the campus.

SAAM Slam (April 2016 – Sexual Assault Awareness Month)

An open-mic night program co-sponsored by Mane Entertainment to showcase LMU talent and bring awareness to sexual assault prevention through creative pieces related to sexual and relationship violence, healing, recovery, empowerment and activism.

Valentine’s Day (February 2016)

LMU CARES handed out personalized M&Ms with information about healthy relationships to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Title IX Celebration Week (March 2016)

A program sponsored by ASLMU discussing how Title IX impacts the goals of LMU CARES, sexual misconduct awareness and the campus community.