Programs & Resources

Sexual Assault Awareness

KU Medical Center is offering in-person and virtual programming to provide education about prevention for students, faculty, staff, survivors, and providers.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Please note the content of these events touches on sexual assault or violence which may be traumatizing or triggering for some individuals. We encourage all attendees to practice self-care and step out or walk away from the programming whenever necessary.

Coffee & Conversation: Uniting for Awareness and Advocacy!

Tuesday, April 2

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Health Education Building 1st Floor Lobby

Stop by the Murphy Hall Lobby for coffee, conversation, and resources while networking with allies and advocates who stand against sexual assault. Representatives from Counseling Services, the University of Kansas Health System, and the KUMC Office for DEI will be available as needed. Come and go as you are able.

Trauma Informed Care – DVACK; Salina, KS

Friday, April 5

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Zoom

Presented by Angie W., Sexual Assault Advocate, and Carly T., Campus Sexual Assault Advocate, DVACK, Salina, KS.

Bystander Intervention Training

Wednesday, April 10

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Online This presentation will review the critical area of understanding what a bystander is, what scenarios qualify for the assistance of a bystander, and the many ways bystanders can provide direct interventions with the goal of protecting people from discrimination and potentially violence. This presentation will also review how bystander training is being utilized in hospitals, schools, and other educational areas.

Supporting Survivors

Thursday, April 18

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Health Education Building 2112

Presented by a MOCSA-supported survivor and Katie Russell, Education and Outreach Specialist, MOCSA. Hybrid Event - training portion 12 pm-12:30 pm available via Zoom and In-person. The survivor story from 12:30 pm-1:00 pm will be in-person only. Snacks will be provided.

Throughout the Month

“What Were You Wearing” Student-Survivor Art Installation

Murphy Hall Lobby
The “What Were You Wearing?” Student-Survivor Art Installation originated at the University of
Arkansas in 2013. Created by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert, the project was inspired
by Dr. Mary Simmerling’s poem, What I Was Wearing. This exhibit is co-sponsored by the Campus Art
Committee as part of the Murphy Building 100th Anniversary Observance.

Red Flag Campaign

Health Education Building Courtyard
The University of Kansas Medical Center is planting red flags in the HEB Courtyard as part of the Red
Flag Campaign. The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating
violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses. When you see a red
flag, say something.

Rose Brooks Donation Drive

Health Education Building 1st Floor
Rose Brooks is a domestic violence emergency shelter in Kansas City with a mission to break the cycle
of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. Show your support by
bringing donations of needed items to HEB 1st Floor.

Needed items include:

Moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, and curling products (please consider inclusive
moisturizers: Aussie Miracle Curls, Shea Moisture, Cantu Leave-in Conditioner, Cantu Curl
Activator, Cantu Natural Hair, etc.)
Shower gel
Deodorant
Satin bonnets
Hair gel
Hair oils – coconut oil, rosemary oil (please consider inclusive oils: Mielle Organics)
Makeup (inclusive tones)

Resources

KU Medical Center Police Department: 913-588-5030
Kansas City, KS Police Department: 913-596-3000
KU Medical Center Title IX Coordinator: 913-588-8011
Counseling and Educational Support (for students): 913-588-6580
Employee Assistance Program: 888-275-1205
MOCSA: 913-642-0233
Rose Brooks: 816-861-6100
Kansas City Anti-Violence Project: 816-388-0484

Past Event Information

Coffee & Conversation: Get Acquainted with the “What Were You Wearing”

Student-Survivor Art Installation

Tuesday, April 4

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Health Education Building 1st Floor Lobby

Stop by the Health Education Building 1st Floor Lobby for coffee and conversation while viewing the “What Were You Wearing” Student-Survivor Art Installation. A representative from Counseling Services will be available as needed. Come and go as you are able.

Identify and Respond to Signs of Sexual Assault and Abuse for People with Disabilities

Thursday, April 13

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Health Education Building 2110

Presented by Jaime Weible, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Student. Free lunch for the first 20 in attendance.

Reproductive Coercion

Monday, April 17

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Health Education Building 2110

Presented by Kayla Ross, Bridge Coordinator, Rose Brooks Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter. Free lunch for the first 20 in attendance.

Supporting Survivors

Thursday, April 27

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Health Education Building 2110

Presented by a MOCSA-supported survivor and Brandy Williams, Director of Education, MOCSA. Free lunch for the first 20 in attendance.

Ongoing Opportunities

“What Were You Wearing” Student-Survivor Art Installation

April 3 – April 14

Health Education Building 1st Floor Lobby The “What Were You Wearing?” Student-Survivor Art Installation originated at the University of Arkansas in 2013. Created by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert, the project was inspired by Dr. Mary Simmerling’s poem, What I Was Wearing.

Red Flag Campaign

April 17 – April 28

Health Education Building Courtyard

Rose Brooks Donation Drive

Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 28

Health Education Building 1st Floor

Rose Brooks is a domestic violence emergency shelter in Kansas City with a mission to break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. Show your support by bringing donations of needed items to HEB 1st Floor.

Needed Items:

Infant and Baby Toiletries (baby shampoo, wash, lotion, baby wipes, size 4 and up diapers)
Individually Wrapped Shelf-Stable Snacks (cookies, crackers, chips, fruit snacks, etc.)
Paper Supplies (to-go boxes, forks, knives, spoons, cups, plates, napkins, and bowls)

Workplace Violence Reporting & Bystander Intervention

Monday, April 11 @ 12:00pm | SON G013 or Zoom

Panel Discussion: Presented by Heidi Boehm, Program Manager Enterprise Initiatives, Jill Valesquez, Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Natalie Holick, Associate Vice Chancellor of Integrity and Compliance, Chief Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, and Tanner Funk DNP, RN, Education Specialist, Nursing Practice, Research, & Professional Development, and Adjunct Assistant Professor. Lunch provided for the first 20 in attendance.

Trauma Informed Response

Friday, April 15 @ 12:00pm | HEB 2112 or Zoom

Presented by Tyler Lumpkin, Coordinator of Education and Outreach, Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA). Lunch provided for the first 20 in attendance.

Situational Awareness

Monday, April 18 @ 12:00pm | HEB 2112 or Zoom

Presented by Captain Don Holland, KU Medical Center Police Department. Lunch provided for the first 20 in attendance.

Sexual Assault from a Provider Standpoint

Thursday, April 21 @ 12:00pm | HEB 2112 or Zoom

Presented by Morgan Stebens, Forensics Program Coordinator, The University of Kansas Health System. Lunch provided for the first 20 in attendance.

Art Therapy Session

Friday, April 22 @ 2:45pm | Delp 1101

Art therapy combines creative tools and processes with knowledge of psychology, human development, and therapeutic approaches. Join interns from Emporia State University for a group session to experience art therapy and how it can support emotional expression, self-awareness, and resilience. The sessions will focus on methods of integrating and processing experiences, thoughts, and emotions through visual imagery and engagement with art materials. (12 spots available)

Screening of "Unbelievable": Episode 1

Monday, April 25 @ 12:00pm | HEB G205 or Zoom

Screening and discussion of the Netflix series "Unbelievable" Episode 1. Inspired by true events, "Unbelievable" details the lived experience of a woman who is accused of lying about rape and the investigation that follows.

*Please note that if you plan to attend virtually, you will need to watch the episode on Netflix on your own and join the Zoom at 12:50pm for the discussion. Lunch provided for the first 20 in attendance.

Throughout the Month

"What Were You Wearing" Student-Survivor Art Installation

Monday, April 11 through Friday, April 22 | Murphy Lobby

The “What Were You Wearing?” Student-Survivor Art Installation originated at the University of Arkansas in 2013. Created by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert, the project was inspired by Dr. Mary Simmerling’s poem, What I Was Wearing.

Red Flag Campaign Monday

April 11 through Friday, April 22 | HEB Courtyard

The University of Kansas Medical Center is planting red flags in the HEB Courtyard as part of the Red Flag Campaign. The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses. When you see a red flag, say something. MOCSA Donation Drive Monday, April 11 through Friday, April 22 Items will be donated to Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA). Donate at collection bins located at: HEB first level, HEB ground level, Murphy Lobby, Support Services, and CRC.

Needed Items: hotel size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion (unopened), individually wrapped sanitary pads (not liners), and multipacks of panties (not briefs).

"Go Bag" Donation Drive

"Go bags" will be donated to JayDoc, the student-run free clinic, and will be available for individuals escaping situations of domestic abuse and sexual assault. You may still donate via the Amazon Wish List. Needed items include travel sizes for flashlights, toothbrush & toothpaste, deodorant, tissues, washcloth, body wash/soap, shampoo and conditioner, comb and/or brush, feminine hygiene products and hand sanitizer.

Sexual Assault from a Provider Standpoint

Presented April 12, noon-1 p.m., by Morgan Stebens, Forensics Program Coordinator, The University of Kansas Health System

Responding to Harassment by a Patient

Presented April 13, noon-1 p.m., by Kimberly Templeton, M.D., Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, KU School of Medicine

Trauma Informed Response

Presented April 15, noon-1 p.m., by Tyler Lumpkin, Coordinator of Education and Outreach, Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)

Through the Lens: Addressing Sexual Assault through the LGBTQIA+ Perspective

Presented April 19, noon-1 p.m., by James Moran, Education Coordinator, Kansas City Anti-Violence Project

Situational Awareness

Presented April 21, noon-1 p.m., by Sgt. Kristi Sisk, Crime Prevention, KU Medical Center Police Department

Through the Reporting and Advocacy Process: A Case Study Panel

Presented April 22, noon-1 p.m., this panel included an introduction from panelists, a scenario walk-through and Q&A.
Panel moderated by Natalie Holick, Chief Compliance Officer, Institution Title IX Coordinator, KU Medical Center
Panelists: Tyler Lumpkins (Coordinator of Education and Outreach, MOCSA), Anna Smith (Rose Brooks), Dorris Wangombe (Program Director, Office of Integrity & Compliance, KU Medical Center), Morgan Stebens (Forensics Program Coordinator, The University of Kansas Health System), Dr. Sherri Theoharidis (Staff Psychologist, Counseling and Educational Support Services, KU Medical Center), Jeff Jacobs (Detective, Kansas City, Kansas Police Department)

Red Flag Campaign

During April, we planted red flags in the HEB Courtyard as part of the Red Flag Campaign. The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses. When you see a red flag, say something. Learn more src and statistics from RAINN.

"What Were You Wearing" Student-Survivor Illustrated Gallery

The "What Were You Wearing?" Student-Survivor Art Installation originated at the University of Arkansas in 2013. Created by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert, the project was inspired by Dr. Mary Simmerling's poem, What I Was Wearing. Explore the Virtual Illustrated Exhibit.

Walk a Mile In Her Shoes Event

Hosted by KU's American Medical Women's Association and the Office of Student Life, this annual event gives an opportunity for men and people who identify as male to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects and remediation's to men's sexualized violence against women. During the event, men walk a mile in women's shoes to raise awareness for domestic violence. We understand that men, too, are victims of sexual violence. This event welcomes and encourages participation from everyone who cares about this issue - regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression.