As reported on Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN):
- Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
- One out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.
- About 3% of American men — or 1 in 33 — have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their
- Among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation.
During the month of April 2023, we will be sponsoring opportunities for you to increase awareness about sexual assault and what you can do to change the statistics.
Events
Plan now to participate in the following events:
April Teal Up LLCC Campus – April 3-7
This event is a collaborative event hosted by LLCC Student Life and Compliance and Prevention.
During the first week in April, we will be tying teal ribbons all over campus to increase awareness of sexual assault. You may participate by joining one of the student organizations scheduled to teal up LLCC or you may contact Nikki Baker in Compliance and Prevention, nikki.baker@llcc.edu to create your own informal group.
Book Giveaway – April 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The “Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus” book give away is in partnership with Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (PCASA).
Stop by A. Lincoln Commons and pick up a copy of “Sexual Citizens,” a book that is described as transforming “our understanding of sexual assault.” Books are made available by PCASA. Additional books will also be available in Outreach Center locations.
Book Discussion – April 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
A discussion on information from “Sexual Citizens” will be held in A. Lincoln Commons and via Teams.
This unique learning opportunity will be facilitated by Dr. Karen Sisk. Join students, faculty and staff as we learn and discuss more about an excerpt from “Sexual Citizens.” Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches and a smart device to participate in an electronic conversation. Light snacks and water will be provided.
This event is a collaborative event hosted by LLCC Student Life and Compliance and Prevention.
Learn About Consent – April 18, 11:30 a.m.
Shelley Vaughn from PCASA will present in A. Lincoln Commons and via Teams.
Frequently we are reminded that “No means no.” During this presentation, we will also learn that the absence of “No” doesn’t mean “Yes.”
Denim Day – April 26
Donate to PCASA and participate in National Denim Day! This event is hosted by SGA.
Denim Day is an annual, national day of awareness that encourages participants to wear denim as a symbol of believing survivors and asserting that consent has nothing to do with your clothing. Donate a minimum of $5 to PCASA and purchase a sticker to wear denim on National Denim Day 2023. Donations will be accepted in LLCC Student Life and the Outreach Center locations.
More Information
Additional information and resources on sexual assault are available on LLCC’s website, You may also contact Nikki Baker, compliance and prevention at nikki.baker@llcc.edu or 217-786-3426.