2023

Community events can turn grief into action, remembrance, and hope. The Memorial 5K honors lives impacted by violence while bringing people together to support prevention. Reflection, care, and shared purpose help keep the work moving forward. By showing up for one another, communities can remember those lost, support those harmed, and build a safer future.

Nightcaps may seem playful or harmless, but they can raise serious questions about alcohol, pressure, and consent. When drinking is involved, clear communication and care matter even more. Healthy relationships should never depend on lowering someone’s boundaries or ignoring their comfort. Respect means making sure every choice is clear, willing, and safe for everyone involved.

Boundaries help people understand what feels safe, respectful, and healthy in relationships. Setting boundaries can feel hard, but it is an important skill for protecting well-being and building trust. Clear communication, self-awareness, and respect for others’ limits make relationships stronger. Everyone deserves space to say what they need and have those needs taken seriously.

Preventing sexual violence starts with changing the culture that allows harm to happen. It means teaching consent, respecting boundaries, challenging harmful beliefs, and holding people accountable. Everyone has a role in creating safer relationships, schools, workplaces, and communities. Through education, care, and action, prevention becomes more than an idea. It becomes a shared commitment to safety and respect.

Consent is more than a simple yes or no. It is an ongoing conversation built on respect, trust, and clear communication. Healthy consent means checking in, listening, and making sure everyone feels safe and free to choose. By thinking more deeply about consent, communities can build healthier relationships and prevent harm before it happens.