1. At the age of 22, Gabe became a a grassroots nonprofit movement that strongly believes in creating a united front in breaking down the social stigma of victimization through the creation of an innovative movement of male survivors and allies working together to overcome perceived threats to masculinity. KSAVE Newsletter Kirkwood Sexual Assault Violence Education Providing Awareness, education, and support for the prevention and advocacy of sexual assault to ALL students Help within our community: Abbe Center 520 11th Street NW Cedar Rapids (319) 398-3562 Crisis Hotline 515-867-8177(text only) Area Substance Abuse Council 3601 16th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids (319) 390-4611 First Call for Help Cedar Rapids 739-4211 Foundation II Crisis Line 1714 Johnson Ave NW Cedar Rapids (319) 362-2174 Jane Boyd Community House 943 14th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids (319) 398-3375 Linn County Public Health Dept 501 13th Street NW Cedar Rapids (319) 892-6000 health@linncounty.org Madge Phillips DV Shelter 318 5th Street SE Cedar Rapids 24-Hour Crisis Line (319) 363-2093 or (800) 208-0388 House of Hope 319.366.4673 Rape Resources Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Line Waypoint 318 5th St SE Cedar Rapids (319) 363-5490 (800) 208-0389 Rape Victim Advocacy Program (800) 284-7821 National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (800) 656-HOPE Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (800) 284-7821 Rape Victim Advocacy Program 320 South Linn Street Iowa City (319) 335-6000 http://www.uiowa.edu/~rvap http://www.uiowa.edu/~rvap Women's Resource & Action Ctr. / University of Iowa.Iowa City (319) 335-1486 Deaf Iowans Against Abuse (DIAA) Jennifer Upah, Program Director (515)-867-8177 (TEXT only) jupah@c-s-d.org STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Jenifer Upah, Advisor Certified Sexual Assault Counselor TEXT number 515-867-8177 jupah@c-s-d.org Mindy Pfab, President Peer support member 563-593-6650 bcmindy@hotmail.com Chris Moore, Vice President 515-450-0837 Clothes Line Project The shirts are color coded to show the form of abuse and whether the victim survived the abuse they experienced. White represents women who died because of violence; Yellow or beige represents battered or assaulted women; Red, pink, and orange are for survivors of rape and sexual assault; Blue and green t-shirts represent survivors of incest and sexual abuse; Purple or lavender represents women attacked because of their sexual orientation; Black is for women attacked for political reasons. Christina Hernandez is a wife, mother, teacher, and mentor. She volunteers at the House of Hope where she leads a women’s group, helping young women discover personal freedom and confidence through a relationship with God. Christina will be sharing some of her own story and how her heartache became a message of healing and hope. Molly Shapleigh is a Senior at the University of Iowa. She is a major in Early childhood Education, and plans to continue with her Masters degree in Education at the University of Iowa. She works as a nanny, and volunteers her time working with various young Adult groups at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and as a presentation coordinator for ISITE (Iowa students interactive theatre experience.) Molly has a drive and a passion that is evident as she strives to provide a safer environment for students both on and off campus. This months edition is a exciting preview of what’s to come. We look forward to seeing you throughout the Clothesline Project and at Our main event of Take Back the Night! At the age of 22, Gabe became a rape victim. This left him confused, hurt, ashamed and angry until he finally found the courage to speak out as a survivor. His story was first shared publicly through The Voices and Faces Project and that led to a cover story “Male Rape Victim Speaks Out” in the Red Eye, a local Chicago Paper. From there, he then became Involved as the Male Empowerment Director with PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment). Gabe focus was on bridging the gap in empowering male survivors, and on creating alliances for male survivors. This focus has led to The Guys Project, a grassroots nonprofit movement that strongly believes in creating a united front in breaking down the social stigma of victimization through the creation of an innovative movement of male survivors and allies working together to overcome perceived threats to masculinity. The Voices and Faces Project PAVE (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment)The Guys Project, Clothesline Project March 28 th -April 1 st 10am-8pm Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Campus Cedar Hall Take Back the Night “Dancing in the Rain” April 1 st, 2011 5:3pm-8:30pm Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Campus Gather outside Cedar Hall ~ Meet our Speakers ~ ~ Take Back the Night shirts Will be sold for $12 and will be available through K-SAVE from now through April 1 st. Refer to staff contact information to place your order ~ Sexual Assault Support Group Meets every Wednesday in the Gritter Room. 11 am to 12 pm Noon