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Turn Off the Violence Week

Every fall, Sexual Assault Services sponsors a week dedicated to helping the GMU community work to end violence against women, and to honor its victims. TOV Week events include the Clothesline Project and Mason’s annual Take Back the Night Rally.

Co-sponsors of Turn Off the Violence Week include Alcohol, Drug and Health Education; Womens' and Gender Studies and Feminist Student Organization.

Contact Donna Shock to volunteer for any Turn Off the Violence Week event.

Turn Off the Violence Week 2009: October 5-8

All Week

The Clothesline Project—October 5-8

Over 500 handmade t-shirts dedicated to victims of violence will be hung throughout campus. This is a visual display created by and for victims, providing an opportunity for women to break the silence. Each shirt is decorated to represent a particular woman’s experience, whether by the survivor herself or by someone who cares about her. Come by and view or design a t-shirt yourself!

10:00 am. – 5:00 p.m. Grove area between Harris Theater and SUB I.

The White Ribbon Campaign —October 5-8

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). Wearing a white ribbon is a man’s personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls. Wearing a white ribbon is a pledge that you will not tolerate violence against women.
Take a stand. Wear the ribbon.

10:00 am. – 5:00 pm. Grove area between Harris Theater and SUB I.

Daily Events

YES! Yoga to Empower Your Self!A “Take Back the Night” Pre-Event

Enjoy an uplifting Yoga class to enhance your own personal power, identity and self-esteem. Enjoy dance, stretching, and sound. Led by Yoga Teachers Dawn Curtis (ERYT 200, pursuing RYT 700), Felicity Boyer (MBA, RYT 200, LFYP2) , and Mandy Shaver (RYT 200, FSO Co-President).

This event is FREE and Sponsored by the Feminist Student Organization.

Monday 10/05. Registration: 6:45pm. Event: 7:00 – 9:00pm. Yoga and Pilates Room at the New RAC Building.

Take Back the Night Rally & March

A peaceful gathering will take place in the North Plaza supporting the end of sexual and domestic violence and symbolizing a safe place for all. There will be speakers and a march through campus. Reception to follow. Co-sponsored with the Feminist Student Organization (FSO).

Tuesday 10/06- 7:30 pm. North Plaza

Survivor Space

If you are a survivor of violence, this is your chance. Speak out and listen. Offer and find support. In the Grove between Harris Theater and SUB I.

Wednesday 10/07 - 7:00 pm. Grove area between Harris Theater and SUB I.

Don’t Fight, Wear White

Wear a white shirt to show your dedication to ending sexual violence on campus and in our community.

Thursday 10/07– All day.

MasonStrong Interest Meeting—Are you strong?

The Mentors Advisory Board (members of Mason’s faculty and staff) will be on hand to answer questions and talk with male Mason students interested in working with to end sexual violence.

Thursday 10/08- 1:00 pm Student Union I Room A.

After Turn Off the Violence Week

K-9 Krawl 5K

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fairfax County Police Department is sponsoring its 3rd annual K-9 Krawl 5K: A dog walk to increase awareness between domestic violence and the link to animal cruelty. This FREE walk is a great way for you and your canine companion to come out and show support for victims and pets of violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will include: Goodie bags, Domestic Violence Resource Tables, McGruff the Crime Dog, FCPD Bloodhound, FCPD K-9 bomb dog “Gracie”.

For more information about this event and to sign-up please call 703-814-7009

Sunday 10/25. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m; walk begins at 9:00 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center (parking lot C).

The TOV Week 2006 Photo Gallery (Click Here!)

The TOV Week 2004 and 2005 Photo Gallery (Click Here!)

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