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Upcoming Workshop
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Investigation and Presentation of Cases
to the Sexual Assault Review Team (SART)
of the Boulder County DA's Office
Tuesday,
March 31, 2009
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Lafayette Police Department Community Room
451 N 111th St, Lafayette, CO 80026
Agenda:
Victim responses to trauma and the impact on sexual assault investigations.
Elements
of an effective sexual assault investigation as they relate to
presentation of cases to Boulder County's Sexual Assault Review Team
(SART).
Brief overview of the Crawford ruling and how it impacts child sexual assault investigations.
Cost:
No charge
Presenters:
Ken Kupfner
Jane Harmer
Janine D'Anniballe, Ph.D.
Please register by March 27th
To register email your name, address, email and phone to
RSVP
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What does the Canine Classic have to do with Moving to End Sexual Assault?
For many years, Moving to End Sexual Assault organized the Spring Run Off at the Boulder Reservoir. It was a 5K/10K Run and it was a great event but there was always something missing. One day when the staff was walking the many dogs associated with MESA, it came to them - have a run/walk with dogs! What better place to do this then Boulder County? Boulder is known for many things: world class athletes, CU Boulder, being very Green and for being so dog friendly! Dogs everywhere! So, in 2000 the Spring Run Off became the Canine Classic and last year there were 750 dogs at the event!
 The other very important issues is that sexual assault is a tough subject for everyone so having this very lighthearted event and all of those dogs provide an opportunity for people to be involved in celebration. The Canine Classic is about celebrating how far we have come since MESA started in 1972 and how many people MESA has helped heal and overcome the trauma of sexual assault. The Canine Classic is an opportunity for individuals to help participate in the healing of others and working towards preventing sexual assault. The act of joining 1100 people and 750 dogs walking/running around the Boulder Reservoir with the mountains in the background can be very healing for those that have been sexually assaulted and for those that has had a loved one sexually assaulted. It is an opportunity to realize you are not alone and there is a community of support.
We encourage everyone to register and participate in this years Canine Classic on Sunday, April 19th at the Boulder Reservoir. Here is some key information:
- It is a 5K Walk or Run or 10K Run
- It is a BolderBoulder qualifier
- The first 1000 registrations will receive a t-shirt designed by Kirsten Sheldon of Heartstrings (no t-shirts for people that register on the day of the race!)
- A fun goody bag for the first 1000 participants
- There is food, a great expo, music
- It starts at 9:00 AM for the 10K Run
- It starts at 9:30 AM for the 5K Run/Walk
- Dogs are welcome but not required
- It cost of registration increases by $5 on the day of the race
We need:
- Runners/Walkers - register online
- Volunteers - check out the information on the web or contact Molly directly
- Sponsors/Expo/Goody Bag - contact Deirdre
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Until the Violence Stops
Until the Violence Stops
is a film that shows women from Harlem to Ukiah, California; from the Pine Ridge
Indian Reservation to the Philippines and Kenya, uniting and
courageously revealing their intimate and deeply painful experiences
with abuse ranging from rape to female circumcision.
Thursday, April 23rd 6:30 PM
Left Hand Brewing Company
1265 Boston Ave, Longmont, CO
Tickets: $10 if purchased online or $12 at the door
There will be food, a Lucy Sale, a raffle and other great surprises!
A great way to hang out!
Check out a preview of Until the Violence Stops
Photo by Peggy Dyer
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is an important month. We need to increase public awareness about sexual assualt - what it is, who affects (everyone!) and how we can work together to prevent it). We will keep you posted but here are a few activities you might be interested in:
Take Back the Night: Thursday, April 16th, CU Campus
There will be a march and rally. Details forthcoming
Until the Violence Stops: Thursday, April 23 see details above
Beyond Beats & Rhymes: Byron Hurt: Hurt the creator of HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, a riveting documentary
that tackles issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in
today's hip-hop culture will be coming to the DU Auraria campus Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1 pm! For more info click here
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault Training Events:
Sexual Assault and Stalking. Presented by Meg Allen, Executive
Director of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Monday, April 6, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. No Cost. For info here
Cold
Case Sexual Assault and DNA. Presented by Sarah Chaikin, Cold Case Program
Coordinator with the Denver Police Department Victim Assistance Units. Monday, April
13, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM No cost For info click here
Women
Leaving the Sex Trades. Presented by Sharon Schlue, MA, LPC Monday,
April 20, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM No Cost For info click here |
Group Therapy
MESA offers a variety of group therapy options for individuals affected by sexual assault both survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. If you feel this might be an option for you, please call or email. Your call is anonymous and it is an opportunity for you to see if this might be an option to you. Some of the types of group therapy offered:
Therapy Group for Secondary Survivors of Sexual Assault
Having
a close relationship with a person who has been sexually abused can
have an emotional, physical, social and spiritual impact on your
well-being. Participating in a group is a safe and effective way to
cope with your feelings and receive education on how to support your
loved one.
Art Therapy Group
This
is a safe place and group environment to help the healing after
experiencing sexual assault and abuse. Through the use of painting,
clay, collage, and writing you will have the opportunity to release,
express, and regain wholeness. No art experience necessary. Available for Teens and adults
Therapy Group for Adult Sexual Assault Survivors Explore
how sexual assault impacts you, your family, your partner and your
friends. Unwanted sexual experiences can affect your emotional,
physical, social and spiritual well-being. Group therapy is an
effective way to heal from the trauma of sexual violence.
Wild at Heart Be
a part of the mutual healing of horse and human. Moving to End Sexual
Assault, Colorado Horse Rescue, and Wild at Heart are collaborating to
partner individuals with a history of sexual trauma and horses who have
experienced neglect and abuse. The extraordinary sensitivity of horses
and their unique capacity to heal with patience and regain trust will
inspire and challenge the work of men in recovery to regain mastery and
confidence in their own lives. Each individual will partner with one
horse for the duration of the group. No horse experience is required.
For more information on any of these programs contact Melissa at 303-443-0400 or via email
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