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Upcoming Events

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) & LGBTQIA+ Pride Month!

All Month | CLOTHESLINE PROJECT ONLINE EVENT

The Clothesline Project brings awareness to interpersonal violence and sexual assault. To view the Clothesline Project slideshow, visit tinyurl.com/CCCDVirtualClothesline. Coast Community College District is in solidarity with survivors.


MON., APRIL 3 | TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY
11 a.m.-1 p.m. • OCC Student Union 101

Learn about prominent trans figures, issues that surround the trans community, and art created by OCC trans, non-binary, and gender non-confirming artists. There will also be a zine making station with various prompts to choose from. Snacks and refreshments will be available.


TUES., APRIL 4 | QUEER SEX EDUCATION
3-4 p.m. • OCC Student Union 213 (Zoom Option)

This sex ed presentation is designed for the LGBTQIA+ community. Safe sex, transitioning & sex, LGBTQIA+ sexual assault statistics, and consent are some of the topics we will be covering. We'll have a zine activity, led by Hub coach Mlou Aquino (they/them), on what consent looks like for you. This is a safe space in which all are welcome!


WED., APRIL 5 | LGBTQIA+ STUDENT ALLY TRAINING
12-1:45 p.m. • OCC Student Union 213 (Zoom Option)

Do you have friends or family members who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, but aren't quite sure how you can support them? Are you wanting to learn how to become an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community? Join us for an ally training designed specifically for students here at OCC! We'll go over some LGBTQIA+ terminology, Do's & Don'ts, intervention strategies, and more. Lunch will be provided.


THURS., APRIL 6 | MOVIE @ OCC THE HARBOUR COURTYARD- EDGE OF SEVENTEEN
6:30-8:30 p.m. • OCC The Harbour Courtyard

Join us for a story set in the Midwest, summer of 1984, about Eric, a musically-gifted and charming soon-to-be high school senior, who gets a little lost on his post-pubescent exploration of sexuality, with is best friend Maggie and potential beau Rob.


TUES., APRIL 11 | CONSENT FAIR
11 a.m.-1 p.m. • GWC Student Union Outdoor Patio

Title IX is hosting a Resource Fair to provide information from community organizations that raise awareness on sexual violence, as well as providing opportunities to get involved.


WED., APRIL 12 | SUPPORTING LGTBQIA+ & SURVIVORS IN THE CLASSROOM
1-2 p.m. • CCC Student Services Building 109, OCC Student Union 213 (Zoom Option)

Engage in a conversation on your responsibilities as a faculty and staff member to support students. Learn how to engage and implement inclusive practice in your classroom and programs that support LGBTQIA+ students under Title IX regulations. This workshop is staff and faculty focused.


FRI., APRIL 14 | CATFISHING & IMPERSONATION ONLINE
12-1 p.m. • OCC Student Union 214, GWC Student Services Center 2400 (Zoom Option)

Catfishing and online impersonation continue to grow and evolve, which makes it a form of abuse that everyone must be familiar with and understand how to prevent or stop. Join us to learn how to prevent and safely respond.


MON., APRIL 17 | LGBTQIA+ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EVENT
11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. • OCC Student Union 213

Interested in learning about bystander intervention and how to end power-based personal violence on campus? Join us for an introductory session that examines choices and actions you make in response to harmful situations and ways to be an empowered bystander.


WED., APRIL 19 | STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ONLINE HARASSMENT
3-4 p.m. • OCC Student Union 214, GWC Student Services Center 2400 (Zoom Option)

Online harassment is one of the more difficult forms of abuse to manage because victims must often rely on technology platforms to act and/or offer tools to stop the abuse, which often fall short of expectations.


FRI., APRIL 21 | GREEN DOT BYSTANDER TRAINING
12-3 p.m. • OCC Student Union 214

The Green Dot Bystander Training is for students who are interested in learning about bystander intervention an


TUES., APRIL 25 | WHEN VICTIM BLAMING GOES DIGITAL
4-5 p.m. • OCC Student Union 214, GWC Student Services Center 2400 (Zoom Option)

Abuse is never the victim's fault - and yet victim blaming persists. In the digital age, the blaming of victims has become amplified and more severe. Learn strategies to help and empower both victims and our communities to prepare for, address and navigate victim blaming in online spaces.


TUES., APRIL 25 | SHOW YOUR PRIDE
11 a.m.-2 p.m. • CCC Garden Grove Center Student Lounge

Show your pride through Art. Drop in anytime to build community through art and learn about resources at Coastline and Coast District. Refreshment will be provided.


WED., APRIL 26 | DENIM DAY

The Denim Day campaign hopes to bring awareness to victim blaming and destructive myths that surround rape and sexual violence. Wear jeans with a purpose and meet up for a group photo with others wearing denim.

10:50 a.m.:GWC photo in the Student Services Center Atrium

12 p.m.: OCC photo in the Main Quad

Or tag @orangecoast @coastline_oc and @goldenwestcollege #myjeansprotestviolence #denimday


THUR., APRIL 27 | YOGA AS HEALING - SURVIVOR FOCUSED
4-5 p.m. • Zoom

Yoga is an empowering practice that prioritizes the lived experience and healing of each survivor. Join us in a traumainformed class that is centered on healing.

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