SAPE is open to all students, of all identities and experiences. There are many communities whose voices have been historically left out of these violence prevention spaces and conversations (e.g. people with disabilities, people of color (POC), native folks, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+). SAPE aims to lift up and center the voices of those most most minoritized, targeted, and impacted by sexual, relationship, and gender-based violence.
SAPE looks for a diverse group of people to serve as members including those willing to take a critical lens to the work and examine the impacts of Whiteness and White Feminism on sexual violence as well as violence prevention and response efforts.
While facilitation experience and/or previous knowledge about sexual, relationship, and gender-based violence are beneficial, there are no prerequisites for joining or working with SAPE. SAPE offers training on the SAPE curriculum, background and theory, and facilitation skills, to build the necessary knowledge base and skill set to do this work effectively.
SAPE recruits new peer educators each fall, with applications due in early November.
Safety, Care & Accountability
Safety, self-and-community care, and accountability are major aspects of this program. Because this is a difficult topic to work on, we will support you to balance taking care of yourself, caring for others, and being accountable to your communities.
When
SAPE meets bi-weekly. Attendance at these meetings, while not mandatory, is strongly encouraged as it helps everyone to stay on the same page, support each other, and do our best work. Other social events, community learning sessions, and community care programs are offered throughout the year.