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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events

04.01.2008 | Posted By: Jenn Mason | Back to News

saam-group.jpgLocally and around the nation, organizations and individuals bring raise awareness about sexual violence by celebrating Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Whatcom County is no exception and this year, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County (DVSAS) is hosting a wide variety of community events, along with Western Washington University, Brigid Collins, and Lummi Victims of crime.

DVSAS hosted events include:


April 9, 11:45am-1:15pm

Men's Roles in Ending Violence/Brown Bag Lunch

Presented by: Joshua O'Donnell, Men's Violence Prevention Project Coordinator (WWU)


 

April 17, 22, 29

Self-Defense Trainings

Presented by: Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell
Classes Filled. Please call DVSAS at (360)671-5714 for details.

 


April 23, 11:45am-1:15pm

Talking to Kids About Sexual Abuse/Brown Bag Lunch

Presented by: Detective Mike Mozelewski (Bellingham Police Department)
Andrea Burnett (Child Protective Services)
Gail Tierney (Brigid Collins)

 


April 30, All day

Whatcom County’s Third Annual Denim Day

Join the community in helping raise awareness by wearing jeans! More details can be found here.

 


For a full list of Whatcom County events, see the Community Calendar.