The Cocoon, Wood County’s only comprehensive domestic and sexual violence agency, will be highlighting awareness throughout the Wood County community during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Sexual assault happens in every community and every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. One in six women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime and one in every 10 rape victims is male. Sexual violence includes rape, stalking, harassment, sex trafficking, cyberstalking, and any form of unwanted touching or contact.
This April, The Cocoon will be participating in the following events that are dedicated to those who have suffered sexual abuse and raising awareness:
- Saturday, April 2, 5 – 9 p.m., Take Back The Night at the University of Toledo Student Union, Trimble Lounge, no charge.
- Saturday, April 9, 8:45 a.m. -1 p.m., BGSU 5K and Dog Walk (BGSU Rec Center), $15 for students, $20 for non-students.
- Wednesday, April 13 through Thursday, April 14, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., What Were You Wearing, BGSU Student Union, Room 309, no charge.
- Wednesday, April 20, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wood County Clothesline Project, BGSU Oval in front of the Union, no charge.
- Wednesday, April 27, National Denim Day, online campaign.
- Saturday, April 30, 12 – 5 p.m., Music Against Domestic Violence, Clazel Theater, 127 N. Main St., Bowling Green, suggested $5 donation at the door, open to all ages.
For more information about these events visit @cocoonwoodcounty on Facebook and go to the events page. All events listed above are open to the public.
In addition, follow The Cocoon’s socials for information about sexual assault, prevention education, myths and facts, and more: @cocoonwoodcounty on Facebook, @The__Cocoon on Twitter, and @thecocoon_woodco on Instagram. To learn more about The Cocoon and ways to support survivors visit www.thecocoon.org.
