Next week, February 12-18, 2024, begins our annual It’s on Us Week. We ask that all Lawrentians wear teal and/or a teal ribbon in support of the cause on Tuesday February 13, 2024. Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with additional ways to participate and remember, it’s on us to stand up to sexual misconduct.
What is It’s on Us Week?
It’s on Us Week is a call to action for all Lawrentians to act as active bystanders and stop problematic behaviors. It’s on us to stop sexual violence! It’s on Us is a national movement and honored by several institutions at different points in the year. We focus on healthy relationships, everyday consent, respect active bystander training, and of course hope to inspire all Lawrentians to reflect on their role in creating a caring and safe community!
Monday Feb. 12
- It’s On Us Giveaway Tabling | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch
- SAASHA Green Flags Board | Outside Andrew Commons
- Bystander Awareness Training | 7 p.m. | Warch 224
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | Wear Teal Day
- It’s On Us Giveaway Tabling | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch
- FSL Jeopardy | 6:30 p.m. | Warch 325
- Sign the pledge in your residence hall lobby
Wednesday, Feb. 14
- Consent Workshop | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 226
- STI Testing | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (by appointment) | Wellness Center
Thursday, Feb. 15
- KINK Workshop | 7:30 p.m. | Warch Cinema
Friday, Feb. 16
- SAASHA Gratitude’s Board | Outside Andrew Commons
Sunday, Feb. 18
- SAASHA Resource Happy Hour | 2-4 p.m. | Spirit Space
Meet Your Hosts
The week draws on a huge number of campus partners or collaboration and support. If you would like to become involved, please contact the SHARE committee and/or attend a SAHRE meeting. We are incredibly thankful for the efforts of each of our partners in working to raise awareness and inspire the call to action for all to practice as active bystanders!
- The Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources & Education (SHARE) committee
- Open meetings every other Monday in Warch
- Student Alliance Against Sexual Harassment & Assault (SAASHA)
- Reach Advocacy
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Residential Education and Housing
- Wellness Services
- Lawrence Athletics
- Spiritual and Religious Life
- The IDEAS Division
How to Be an Active Bystander
If you cannot attend the Monday evening event but would like to host a group bystander intervention training, please contact Erin Buenzli, buenzlie@lawrence.edu. Below is a quick summary to get you stared as active bystanders on campus, information pulled from RAINN.
- Create a distraction: The purpose of distraction is to interrupt the incident, safely, by communicating with the individual at risk and giving them an opportunity to safely exit the potentially dangerous situation.
- Ask Directly: Asking directly to the individual at risk can help you determine if an action needs to be taken immediately to ensure a safe environment.
- Rally Others: If you need to, enlist another person to support you. Remember, there is always help on campus from CAs, Area Coordinators, or Campus Safety.
- Extend Support: Offer them appropriate resources and options for how you can support them.
How to Submit Your Feedback
We want to Hear Your Voice
As always, we want to hear about your thoughts and continue to create a more salient and educational experience. If you attend any of the events below or want to offer some feedback, please complete the link to our evaluation page: https://forms.office.com/r/7sGbDqxYm1.