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Southern Miss “It’s on Us” Campaign Puts Spotlight on Domestic Violence
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Student Government Association, in collaboration with the USM Title IX Office, The Shafer Center for Crisis Prevention and Alpha Chi Omega is sponsoring programming in February, March and April on the Hattiesburg campus to raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence in conjunction with the national campaign “It’s on Us.”
“It’s On Us” was created by the White House and adopted by Southern Miss in 2014. Members of the USM community engaged in the campaign advocate for respect of others by honoring their rights, privacy, and belongings, and value human dignity in academic, social, and employment settings in their quest to stop sexual assault and domestic violence.
“It’s on Us” schedule of events:
Feb. 10-12: Alpha Chi Omega’s Healthy Relationships Week
Feb. 25: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., walking track at the Payne Center
Feb. 26: Green Dot Class, Shafer Center, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
March 7-11: It’s On Us Week of Action (visit website below for updates)
April 11: Clothesline Project: April 11-13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Weathersby Lawn
April 14: Take Back the Night 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. @ Weathersby Lawn
For more information about the USM “It’s On Us” campaign, visit http://www.southernmisssga.org/its-on-us/.
