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Community Celebration in honor of Angela
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Outreach Center - 835 North Street, Boulder, CO 80304
May 22, 2008,
4:00 - 6:00 PM
We are saddened by the sudden loss of
our friend and colleague Angela Lujan-Ogle, who died peacefully in her
sleep on April 9th. At MESA, Angela was instrumental in the start of the Spanish Hotline and was known for her spirited dedication to the clients of MESA. Most recently, Angela worked as the Legal/Social Policy Director at
SPAN. Angela was an ardent advocate for social justice in the community. She
touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
Please join us on Thurs, May 22nd at 4:00pm at the SPAN Outreach Center for a Community Celebration in Honor of Angela . We
invite everyone who had the deep privilege of knowing Angela to
come celebrate her life by connecting with her friends, family and all
who have been touched by her luminous spirit. Refreshments will be
served.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Angela Lujan-Ogle you can send a check to MESA at 2885 E. Aurora Ave or you can make a gift online
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SAVE THE DATE!
Clinician Training:
Treating Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault: Understanding the Issue and a 3 Stage model for Use in Clinical Practice
August 7th
10 am - 4 pm
NITA
Louisville
Reg: $95 until 7/25 and $115 after 7/25.
(Student rates available)
Lunch provided
For more information and to download a registration form
click here
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Candlelight Vigil Held for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
On a blustery cold April evening, Moving to End Sexual Assault and Blue Sky Bridge gathered on the Boulder County Courthouse lawn in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The weather was not conducive to lighting candles but the program was poignant and meaningful. A clothesline was hung with articles of clothing that were worn by sexual assault survivors dispelling many of the myths surrounding sexual assault. 
Here are some of the myths:
Myth: Most sexual assault victims were "asking for it," (i.e., the assault was provoked by the victim in some way).
Fact: To say that someone wants to be raped is the same as
saying that people ask to be mugged or robbed. In fact, 60-70% of rapes
are at least partially planned in advance, and the victim is often
threatened with death or bodily harm if she resists. The responsibility
for raping always lies with the perpetrator, not the victim.
Myth: Most sexual assault survivors are raped by strangers.
Fact: According to Rape in America: A Report to the Nation,
only 22% of rape victims were assaulted by someone they had never seen
before or did not know well. The breakdown of non-stranger offenders in
this study was: 9% by husbands or ex-husbands, 10% by boyfriends or
ex-boyfriends, 11% by their fathers or stepfathers, 16% by other
relatives, and 29% by other non-relatives, such as friends or
neighbors. In addition, rapists include doctors, lawyers, therapists,
clergy, police officers, and other authority figures. Because of their
social and financial positions, these men are seldom prosecuted for
their acts of violence, and their actions are seldom publicized.
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 Wine-ing for a Cause
June 6th, Dolan's Restaurant
Ann and
Chris Coppinger, owners of Pettyjohns Liquor and Wine in Table Mesa are
starting their version of a "giving circle". Making a positive impact
on their neighborhood is important to them. Pettyjohns Liquor and Wine
has experience hosting wine tastings, and starting in June, with the
help of local restaurants, Pettyjohns will host FAC's with wine makers
and suppliers tasting their wines for charity.
The first FAC will be Friday, June 6th, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 at
Dolan's. Kenny Rowe from Superior Brands Wine Distributors and Jon
Goodier from Tolosa Winery in Edna Valley will be pouring their latest
releases. Michael Dolan will be supplying his fantastic appetizers. The
first non-profit recipient is MESA (Moving to End Sexual Assault).
The cost per person is $40. A credit card will be needed to reserve
your spot at the FAC, call Pettyjohns at 303-499-BEER (2337).
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Volunteer Opportunity - Outreach Volunteer Training
Have you wanted to join the MESA volunteer team but do not have the time to go through 40 hours of training to be part of the Hotline or a presenter for the Men's Program? This is the opportunity for you!
The new Outreach Volunteer Squad is a critically important group of folks that will represent MESA in the community helping us spread the word about our services and how to prevent sexual assault.
You will go through 4 hours of training and then you will be off and running! You will represent MESA at the Boulder & Longmont Farmer's Markets, community fairs and other great places.
Upcoming Training:
Tuesday, June 3 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, June 10 6 - 8 pm
MESA Office, 2885 E. Aurora, Boulder, CO
You must pre-register and fill out a volunteer application prior to attending the training. If you are interested please email info@movingtoendsexualassault.org or call 303-443-0400 ext 109
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Men's Roles in Gender Violence Prevention
 Historically, women have been at the forefront of addressing gender
violence issues. An encouraging and growing trend is the appearance of
groups of men also dedicated to ending violence against women. Men can
take a stand as leaders demonstrating the true meaning of strength,
healthy values, and integrity. The LEVI White Ribbon Campaign
focuses on men working to end violence against women. This campaign is
currently in its second year, and is being held June 8 - 22, 2008 in
Longmont, Colorado. As part of the campaign, LEVI is holding this free
professional seminar in order to educate and inspire professionals
working in fields related to gender violence.
FILMS: Tough Guise: Violence, Media and the Crisis in Masculinity
is a film that examines the relations between pop culture's
construction of masculinity and the reality of being a man in the late
20th century American society. Jackson Katz argues that there exists a
contemporary crisis in masculinity. The media offers men certain
"manly" roles to play, but these roles often play out violent and
selfish attitudes, traits harmful to women. Various excerpts fomr other
films such as as Wrestling with Manhood and Beyond Beats and Rhymes may also be shown during this session.
DISCUSSION:
Facilitating a discussion about men's roles in preventing gender
violence is Marti Hopper, the Prevention Education Director at MESA.
Dr. Hopper coordinates MESA's Men's Prevention Education program.
To
enrich the discussion , please come with your ideas, thoughts and
comments on how we can enlist men in the effort to end violence against
women. By increasing the number of men interested in working on issues
of gender violence, new and unique efforts are likely to occur. It will
take many different approaches to find solutions appropriate to
community needs, but we can get a good start right now...together!
SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP TODAY!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
8:00 am to 10:30 am
Longmont Safety and Justice Center, 255 Kimbark St, Longmont
Cost: FREE
RSVP by June 5, 2008 to cherl.swanson@ci.longmont.co.us or 303-774-4534
If you are interested in learning about how Men can help stop rape and sexual violence, check out MESA's Men Prevention Education Program
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 2008 Canine Classic!
presented by
Thank you to all the participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, donors and dogs that made the 2008 Canine Classic a success!
For photos, results, sponsors and survey links, click here!
If you are interested in participating in the 2009 Canine Classic Committee please contact us at info@movingtoendsexualassault.org or 303-443-0400 ext 109
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