What You Need to Know About The Monument Quilt

This post was originally created by  Sydney Phillips last fall for Critical Social Justice: Rise and was posted to the Critical Social Justice blog. The Monument Quilt display was sadly rained out for CSJ, but we're excited to host it this April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We're sharing the old post with some additional details for…

Supporting survivors past April

This past April was our most powerful yet. In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women's Center coordinated the annual Take Back the Night event, which 265 UMBC community members attended (click here for a photo round-up). The Clothesline Project reached another 183 people, and 10 new shirts were created by survivors of interpersonal violence.…

A Time to Resist + A Time to Take Care

A reflection written by Women's Center Special Projects Coordinator, Amelia Meman So here we are. Another day in this brave new world. Are you exhausted yet? Emotionally, physically, psychologically? If you’re not--congratulations! That’s really good and you are a sweet glowing angel. If you are, though, you’re not alone and you are also a sweet…

UMBC’s Take Back the Night 2016 Roundup

UMBC's Take Back The Night took place this past Thursday, April 14th. It was a very powerful evening, featuring a survivor speak-out, a march against sexual violence, and recuperating  with craftivism and community resources! Couldn't make it? Check out this recap from the evening! The night began with an introduction by the emmcees and march…

UMBC’s Take Back The Night 2015- A Visual Recap

What an awesome night! Just a reminder for those who might not have been able to attend, there are many resources available to you, both on and off campus. Here are some links:  Voices Against Violence UMBC Counseling Center UMBC's Relationship Violence Response and Prevention Program (RVAP) UMBC's Title IX Coordinator and Info Women's Center…

“We still do that?”: Shackling Pregnant Prisoners in Maryland

When you talk to most college students about shackling incarcerated pregnant people before, after, and while they are labor, most are surprised.  Many look at me incredulously and ask, “We still do that?” Yes, we still do that. We still shackle pregnant people for all of their medical appointments, as they give birth, and as…