April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Clove Alliance believes, supports, and empowers survivors of sexual violence. Help promote awareness by participating and sharing Clove Alliance community happenings, including…
Wear Teal Day Wednesday, April 5: Teal is the official color of sexual violence prevention. Wear teal and take a photo to show support for survivors. Use the hashtags, #clovealliance #SAAM2023.
Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show, Thursday, April 13, from 5– 7 p.m.: Join us for opening night and celebrate and honor the journey of survivors, as well as efforts to end sexual violence. Exhibits will be on display in the Kankakee County Museum until May 3. Participation is free.
Zonta Club of Kankakee presents Take Back the Night – Silent Witness Rally, Thursday, April 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m.: Participants will gather at the Kankakee Courthouse. Silent Witness is a visual demonstration of the silencing of survivors, where participants gather silently for one hour. Participants are encouraged to wear teal or decorate t-shirts with powerful messages that protest sexual violence and rape culture.
Educate, Advocate, Eliminate, Friday, April 21, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Kankakee Community College will host its one-day sexual violence awareness conference that will empower participants to work together to eliminate sexual violence within the communities. Registration is $15, with CEUs/CPDUs available.
Denim Day Wednesday, April 26: Wear denim to combat victim blaming and show support for survivors. Take a photo to show support for survivors. Use the hashtags, #clovealliance, #DenimDay2023, #SAAM2023.
Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, Friday, April 28, with the walk beginning at noon: Join the group at the Majestic Center! As the name of the walk indicates, participants are encouraged to wear women’s shoes as a symbol of their commitment to this important cause. The purpose of this activity is to empower men and raise awareness of men’s violence against women. Cost is $10 and includes an event t-shirt and lunch. Register online at https://clovealliance.square.site/.
The 40-hour Crisis Intervention Volunteer Training begins May 1. Volunteers are often the first contact survivors have with our organization and can have an enormous impact on a survivor’s healing journey. To learn more, email volunteer@clovealliance.org.
Clove Alliance is working to someday eliminate sexual violence. Until that day comes, we’re holding space for hope. For more information about services, events, or community offerings, call the Kankakee office at 815-932-7273, Watseka office at 815-432-2779, visit www.clovealliance.org, or email info@clovealliance.org.