The University of Hawaiʻi is raising awareness during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a webinar series for students, faculty and staff. The goal is to provide education about sexual assault, promote respect and inclusion, and build safer spaces at UH’s 10 campuses.
The webinar series begins April 3 and is coordinated by the Office of Equity Assurance, in collaboration with the Title IX Offices of all 10 UH campuses, and the Community Colleges Office of Compliance, EEO/AA and Title IX.
“Please join us in raising public awareness on our campuses that sexual violence is a public health, human rights, and social justice issue, and engage in our prevention efforts to make our community safer and more inclusive for all,” said UH President David Lassner in a March 22 email to the 10-campus system encouraging UH community members to sign up for the webinars.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month webinar schedule
All webinars will be hosted on Zoom. Registration must be via your @hawaii.edu email account.
Monday, April 3: 1:30–3 p.m.
Being Part of the Solution: Sexual Violence Prevention, Strategies and Response (for Faculty and Staff)
Presented by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center and Hawaiʻi Sexual Assault Response and Training
Tuesday, April 4: 3–4:30 p.m.
The Hardest Conversations: Telling Loved Ones about Sexual Assault Experiences
Presented by Sara Vogel, EdD, Title IX Coordinator, Hawaiʻi Community College
Tuesday, April 11: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Beyond Mandatory Reporting: Responding to Disclosures in the Classroom
Presented by Leslie Cabingabang, Senior Confidential Advocate, University of Hawaiʻi System; Ashley Nelson and Krisofer Teves – Graduate Students with the Thompson School of Social Work
Wednesday, April 19: 12–1 p.m.
Understanding the Dynamics of Sexual Assault
Presented by Amber Barbieri & Melia Schneck, YWCA Kauaʻi Crisis Services
Monday, April 24: 3–4:30 p.m.
Being Part of the Solution: Sexual Violence Prevention, Strategies and Response (for Students)
Presented by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center and Hawaiʻi Sexual Assault Response and Training
Thursday, April 27: 12–1 p.m.
Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women and Girls Report
Presented by Nikki Cristobal, PhD, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kamāwaelualani
Given the subject matter, some of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month webinars may be emotionally upsetting. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. Please contact a confidential resource.
Observed annually in April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month acknowledges that there is a need for both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment and abuse. It was first observed nationally in April 2001. In 2009, President Barack Obama officially proclaimed April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
