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Center for Community Solutions Honors Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Full Roster of Special Events and Community Awareness Programs

                                  
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
        Center for Community Solutions, along with various community partners, has a full schedule of activities and events scheduled to increase awareness about the many prevention and intervention services that are available throughout the county while also striving to end the cycles of sexual violence that impact San Diego.

Take Back the Night, also known as Reclaim the Night, is an internationally held march and rally intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of violence against women. Three rallies will be held locally:

• Wednesday, April 18, 7:00-9:00 pm at California State University , San Marcos
• Thursday, April 19, 6:30-9:00 pm at San Diego State University
• Thursday, May 3, TBA, University of California , San Diego.

PRICE (Preventing Rape By Intoxication through Community Education) Campaign: This effort began earlier this month with the San Diego District Attorney’s office, police and sheriff departments, local colleges and universities as well as rape crisis centers joining together. The goal of PRICE is to increase awareness about participation in sexual acts when individuals are unable to give consent due to either voluntary or involuntary intoxication.

Retreat for Rape Survivors: CCS is hosting its third annual retreat. The gathering will begin with a yoga session and continue throughout the day by giving survivors tools to help them heal. The event is sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Rancho Bernardo.

• Saturday, April 21; call Lupe Calzada at 760-747-6282 x125 for more information.

Escondido Safety Expo: The “Safety Safari” features an open house at Fire Station #5 on Felicita at the 15 Freeway. The Escondido Fire Department and the Rincon del Diablo Fire District are hosting the event.

• Saturday, April 21, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Denim Day: A day dedicated to sexual assault awareness and offering healing/empowerment through art, education, music and self-expression. Wear denim in honor of the National Day to End Sexual Violence. R allies will be held locally.

• Wednesday, April 25; call Laura Stephens at 858-272-5777 x115 for more information.

Hidden Valley House Auxiliary: The “Put Your Best Foot Forward High Tea” benefits the emergency shelter at Hidden Valley House. Included in the $35 ticket price are a gourmet refreshments, fabulous silent auction and wonderful entertainment.

• Saturday, April 28, 12:45-4:30 pm
• Community Room, Scripps Ranch Library, Scripps Lake Drive 92131
• Contact Sandy Price at 858-693-1531 for more information.

Jeans for Justice Fashion Show and Auction: Consciously Social Events presents the second annual event benefiting the San Diego Center for Children in an effort to unite the San Diego community in a stylish, high energy benefit.

Saturday, May 5; visit Consciously Social Events for more information.

Noteworthy facts:

• The FBI and the Journal of Traumatic Stress estimate that one-in-three women, one-in-four girls, one-in-six boys and one-in-12 men in America will be victims of at least one sexual assault in their lifetime.
• Every 45 seconds a woman is raped. A mere 10 percent of victims report the assault.

 

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