{"id":301602,"date":"2018-03-05T15:54:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T20:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/?p=301602"},"modified":"2018-03-07T15:05:45","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T20:05:45","slug":"clothesline-project-helps-tell-stories-sexual-assault-abuse-301602","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/clothesline-project-helps-tell-stories-sexual-assault-abuse-301602\/","title":{"rendered":"Clothesline Project helps to tell stories of sexual assault, abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of the national Clothesline Project, members of the University community are invited to design t-shirts to create a visual display of the real impacts of sexual assault and interpersonal abuse, and to pay homage to victims and survivors. Shirts will then be displayed outside of the Goergen Athletic Center from April 3- 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

“The Clothesline Project is a nationwide event that helps promote visibility, education, and action around the issues of sexual violence and abuse on campuses,\u201d said Tiffany Street, campus resource officer in the Department of Public Safety. \u201cThe University in collaboration with RESTORE Sexual Assault Services is hosting the display, and students, staff, faculty, and other community members are invited to create t-shirts to make a strong personal statement about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, sexual harassment, or abuse perceived on race, sexual orientation, and\/or disability.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, survivors and allies are asked to tell their stories on t-shirts using words, artwork, and\/or decorations. The mission of The Clothesline Project is to educate students and the community that violence is a problem everywhere, help is available, there is hope and a path to healing.<\/p>\n

T-shirt design opportunities (t-shirts and art supplies provided):<\/p>\n