Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

[Elise Gibson <>]

Hello,

I participated in an event that functions on a different scale than walk a mile in her shoes, but it still conveyed the frequency of sexual assault along with its consequences. I was exposed to an event called, "Stand up for your Sister" (you can change who you stand up for, i.e. your team mate, your friend, your classmate, etc.) when attendees complete a private questionnaire about their experiences with sexual assault, substance abuse, self-harm, etc. After they are completed, they are shuffled and redistributed among the group and people stand up when the answers were read. I saw it twice and it was very powerful. People were able to have great dialogue about the affects of sexual assault on their community.

I could see it adapted to larger groups or conducted in a co-curricular setting. Hope this helps get the thoughts stirring. 

On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM, Wydra, Maria A. <> wrote:

I’m very interested in thoughts about this as well. We have also share similar concerns about Walk a Mile but really miss the large draw the event had.

 

Maria Wydra, Ph.D.

Staff Psychologist, Sexual Assault Services Coordinator

The Counseling Center at Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252

Ph: 410-704-2512

Fax: 410-704-3453

 

 

 

http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/towsonu

 

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From: Pleasants, Robert [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 11:14 AM
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Subject: Alternatives to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

 

Hi all,

 

We’ve had student organizations who want us to partner in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” events on campus in the past, and while the events tend to raise good publicity, they have the potential to do so at the expense of promoting gender stereotypes—and in the worst case scenario, even making fun of women.

 

Does anyone have experience with alternatives and/or modifications to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes that they would be willing to share?

Many thanks,

-bob

 

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Robert Pleasants, Ph.D.

Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator, Student Wellness

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

(919) 962-9355

 

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With kindest regards,

Elisabeth "Elise" Gibson