Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ® Click the link to the left for more information about this year's event.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ® provides a great opportunity for men to get involved in the fight against sexual violence and in educating the community. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ® asks men to literally walk one mile in women's high-heeled shoes to rally the community to fight against sexual violence. STSM’s goal is to help men understand and appreciate women’s experiences, and realize that this is not only a women’s issue. This is also an opportunity for the community to become aware of services provided for those survivors of sexual assault. Over 400 supporters participated last year! Don't miss out on this fun event! 

SAAM Kickoff Party - Click the link to the left for more information about this year's event.

Come join STSM along with its supporters in kicking off Sexual Assault Awarness Month 2012! This event will be held on April 5, 2012 at the Village Idiot in five points from 5:30-7:30 p.m. ! Stop by after work to learn about all of the exciting events taking place throughout the month of April and to find out how to get involved! 

Clothesline Project - Throughout the month of April, survivors and significant others are invited to express their thoughts and feelings through artwork. The art projects will include T-shirts and jeans, which will be displayed at various locations throughout the month of April. White is for Murder or death as a result of violence. Yellow, Brown, or Beige is for assault or battery. Pink, Red, or Orange is for rape of sexual assault. Green or Blue is for child sexual assault or incest. Purple or lavender is for homophobic violence. Black is for gang rape. Jeans are for misconceptions and injustice surrounding rape. Please donate old jeans, t-shirts, and arts/crafts to make the clothesline project possible. The agency accepts donations between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday at the office located at 3700 Forest Drive, Suite 350 or contact us to arrange pick up.

Denim Day - Click the link to the left for more information about this year's event.
In Italy in 1992, an 18 year old girl was forcefully raped by her 45 year old driving instructor. The assailant was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to jail. He appealed the sentence, and the case made its way to the Italian Supreme Court. The Supreme Court released the perpetrator and dismissed all charges. The reasoning behind this was “because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans it was no longer rape but consensual sex.” The women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans in protest, and the California Senate and Assembly did the same. Thus, Denim Day was born.

Please wear jeans to raise awareness and educate the public about rape and sexual assault!

Tee It Up for STSM Golf Tournament - Click the link to the left for more information about this year's event.
Approximately 220 golfers from across the country enjoy 18 holes of 4 person Captain’s Choice during this annual fundraising event. Team prizes are given, including prizes for Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin on all par-3 holes. Lunch, dinner, and beverages are provided.

V-Day Columbia 2011 EN ESPAÑOL -

Los Servicios para el Trauma Sexual va a presentar EN ESPAÑOL la obra de teatro Un recuerdo, un monólogo, un delirio y una oración: escrituras para poner fin a la violencia contra mujeres y niñas. La fecha y ubicacióon estan pendientes. ¡La entrada es gratis!

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands will present IN SPANISH works from A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer: Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls. 2012 date and location to be announced! Entrance is free!

Women's Self Defense Class  - Click on link to the left for more information about this year's event
This year, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands will partner with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Great Columbia by offering a self defense class specifically for the Little Sister's and their Big Sisters. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will facilitate this women’s self defense course. This is a crime prevention program that utilizes techniques that are specifically designed for women to reduce the likelihood of victimization. This program empowers women to recognize their strengths and make sound decisions when faced with potentially dangerous situations.

Consent is Sexy: Click on link to the left for more information about this year's event

This year we're launching a new campaign: Consent is Sexy! The goal of the campaign is to spark conversation about sex and consent. Consensual sex happens when each partner willingly chooses to participate enthusiastically, and the only way to get consent is to communicate your expectations and desires with your partner. Did you know that consent cannot be given when you are drunk? Click here to learn more about this campaign, find out what consent means and why it is sexy as well as what are some myths and facts in relation to this topic.