October 24 | 2pm-3pm | Mt. Pleasant Campus | CLAB 313 Students, staff, and community members are invited to join RISE Advocacy Inc. for "Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Dynamics of Domestic Abuse," a presentation about the dynamics of power in abusive relationships, the reasons why individuals experiencing abuse may stay in this type of relationship, and […]
We will review the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault on adults and children, as well as crisis intervention techniques for these issues. We will also practice the crisis intervention techniques you will be using at RISE Advocacy. This 20 hour volunteer training is required for direct-care volunteer involvement. Pre-registration and clearance required prior […]
Your Story Matters. At RISE, we recognize the wide range of impact domestic and sexual violence can have on survivors. For some, sharing their story can provide empowerment and healing. We encourage those who are inclined to participate in our Survivor Story campaign throughout April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Write. Draw. Paint. Sing. […]
Nationally recognized in the United States and observed annually as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), SAAM Day of Action provides a day to focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. As our communities face unprecedented circumstances, our agency and community partners are still working hard to support survivors. For the second year in a row, we are asking community members, businesses […]
Come test your knowledge on empowering individuals throughout history, sports, and even pop culture icons making strides for gender equity Where: Instagram (@riseadvocacy) When: Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM Who: Gather a team over video chat or play individually How: RISE will be using our Instagram story! The questions will be posted and you […]
At 12 PM ET on Friday, April 24, 2020, Ebony Stewart will be partnering with R.I.S.E. Advocacy for a discussion focused on Healthy Relationships & Consent as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Ebony will answer pre-submitted questions followed by a live Q&A portion - while we are emphasizing healthy relationships, we would like to […]