SAPAC

715 N. University, Suite 202, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 998-9368 24-Hour Crisis: (734) 936-3333 TTY: (734) 998-8595

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SAPAC provides specialized and comprehensive educational and supportive services for the University of Michigan community related to

Sexual assault
Dating/Domestic violence
Sexual harassment
Stalking

We are committed to fulfilling this mission in a culturally-sensitive, empowering, and empathic way by offering crisis intervention, advocacy, consultation, education, training, and awareness to University of Michigan students, staff, and faculty. 715 N. University, Suite 202, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 998-9368

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SAPAC IS HERE FOR YOU!
SAPAC offers a number of services to the University of Michigan community, including education and training, advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention, and special events. In addition, SAPAC offers rewarding volunteer opportunities in the Networking/Publicity/Activism, Peer Education, and Men's Activism Programs. Descriptions of these programs and information on how to apply are under Volunteer Programs.

SAPAC provides advocacy and support for survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. All services are free and confidential. Call 998-9368 for more information.

24-Hour Crisis Line
Professional staff provides confidential crisis intervention, information and referral services to survivors of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, sexual harassment and stalking 24-hours-a-day via the Crisis Line. Information and support is also available for the friends, partners, and family members of survivors. Crisis Line phone #: 734-936-3333.

24-Hour Outreach Services through the Washtenaw County Sexual Assault Response Team: Professional staff provides immediate in-person crisis intervention, support and information to survivors at hospitals and police stations. Outreach services can be arranged by calling the Crisis Line at 936-3333. During business hours, SAPAC staff is available to provide crisis intervention and support at any campus office.

Education/Training
SAPAC provides educational services on the issues of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and sexual harassment to University faculty, staff, and students. Training for staff is provided by SAPAC staff. Workshops for students are facilitated by trained SAPAC Peer Education volunteers. Call our office at 998-9368 for more information or request a workshop online.

"You Can't Touch This: A Discussion on Sexual Assault"
Volunteers will lead discussions about the prevalence of acquaintance rape, issues of consent and coercion, and identifying myths about rape. The workshop will address what to do if it happens and how to help a friend in need, as well as prevention strategies. Resources for assistance in the instance of acquaintance rape and additional informational materials are provided. The workshop is available on request to residence halls, classes, University organizations, and other groups, for either co-ed or single-sex groups.

"Understanding Rape: A Workshop for Men who Care about Women"
This workshop is designed especially to help men understand the issues of sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence. Participants are asked to discuss why sexual assault happens, and what it means to have sexual consent, among other topics. The workshop focuses on men's roles as supporters of survivors of sexual violence, as well as partners in preventing sexual violence.

"You Give Love a Bad Name: A Discussion on Dating and Domestic Violence"
The focus of this workshop is to raise awareness of dating and domestic violence, discuss specific tactics abusers use to control their partners, to provide available resources for survivors, and to provide tips on how to support friends in a dating/domestic violence situation.

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T: A Discussion on Sexual Harassment"
The workshop identifies the problem of sexual harassment and clarifies the difference between harassment and flirting, legal issues of sexual harassment, and what to do if you or someone you care about is being sexually harassed. Congratulations to the Peer Education Program for being awarded Program of the Year at the 2002 Michigan Leadership Awards!