Take Back the Week is a week of programs that takes place during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The programs developed are centered around survivors' experiences and needs. More details to come!

2025 Calendar

"Indigenous Roots of Transformative Justice" Monday, April 14, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:30pm at Scripps Cottage

"Rise (Confidential Survivor Support Group for Students)" Monday, April 14, 2025 from 1:30 - 3:00pm at the Women's Resource Center

"Somatic Healing with Denim Chang" Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Attend virtually at bit.ly/somatichealingTBTW 

"Chanel Miller" Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Student Union Theater

"Take Back the Night" Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the Student Union Courtyard and Templo Mayor

• You are invited to a dynamic evening dedicated to reclaiming power and centering survivors’ stories. This year we will be joined by Goddexx, Seattle-based performer and author of "Butterfly: Una Transformación," who will share their poetry and wisdom. Poster-making and an anti-sexual violence march across the SDSU campus will take place from 6-7 pm, starting from the Student Union Courtyard. After the march, attendees will be invited to participate in an open mic/ survivor speakout, which will take place 7-8 pm in Templo Mayor (second floor of the Student Union). The open mic will provide an opportunity to share poetry, stories, songs, art, and messages of support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in a supportive circle.

Black Women's Healing Circle: A gathering for all Black women (students, faculty, and staff) to have a safe space and dialogue around identity/experiences.

Building Belonging: a series of social mixers intended for queer and/or gender expansive students who identify with any or all of the following: BIPOC, non-traditional aged students, parenting students, STEM students, graduate students, transfer students, and commuter students.

Queer Femme Healing Circle: A safe space to connect with other femmes and discuss the lived experiences of queerness.

Rise: A confidential, drop-in support space for survivors of sexual and relationship violence.

STEMinism Series: Formerly known as the “Women in STEM Support Group,” the STEMinism Series is a program that centers women, and gender expansive STEM students in their lived experiences pursuing a STEM career, build community with one another, gain academic support, and connect with professionals in the field.

Women of Color Empowerment Group: A confidential, safe space for women of color to receive and provide support.