After protests in August kicked off a year of campuswide conversation regarding sexual violence at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, students gathered Wednesday evening to support survivors and connect with resources.
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Art exhibit bringing awareness to sexual assault now open on UNL’s campus
With April being sexual assault awareness month, UNL is making sure they bring attention to sexual violence and how prevalent it is.
April 13, 2021 9:01 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is showcasing a survivor art exhibit called, “What Were You Wearing?” It’s all to bring awareness and help people understand that it is never about the clothing when sexual violence occurs.
The installation shows what victims were wearing when they were sexually assaulted and brings light to their stories. The exhibit is meant to bring awareness to sexual assault and how prevalent sexual violence is no matter what age, gender or race.
The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education is hosting events throughout April to raise awareness of the impact of sexual assault and show support for sexual assault survivors.
This year is the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Melissa Wilkerson, victim advocate for Student Affairs, said the month focuses on activities that teach sexual assault awareness and ways to get involved in sexual assault prevention.
Lanie Stutz, victim advocate for Student Affairs, said the âWhat Were You Wearing?â Survivor Art Installation showcases various sexual assault survivor stories by displaying clothing that tries to replicate the clothing of survivors when they were sexually assaulted.