Augusta University launching sexual assault awareness project

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a local campaign at Augusta University is helping educate people on how they can prevent sexual violence.

On Friday, Augusta University started its clothesline project installation on its Summerville campus.

The project displays t-shirts featuring messages and illustrations designed by survivors of sexual assault or allies of sexual violence prevention.

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Officials say this is a way to make sure victims are not alone.

“It can be impactful in numerous ways, one, they know they are not alone, wo,w this is not just my story, this is someone else’s story as well, and also how to get help and how to get the resources. There are resources here in our community, here on campus,s so that’s very important too,” said Janye Wallace, outreach coordinator at SARC.

They also say Augusta University has resources 24/7 available for victims, and it’s all free.

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“Not only to see themselves, and that it’s a national movement and it signifies nationally that April is being recognized, but you look for the white shirts nationally, and you see that. Bringing awareness to that issue is what we do all year long,’ said Wallace.

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, you can call the hotline number 1-800-656-4673.