Care & Communicate: Understanding Consent In Our Daily Lives

Entire Month of April

Practice self-care by watching videos from the Biola Counseling Center.

Wear teal or your SAAM T-shirt and post a picture on social media with #SAAM2023.

April 4 at 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in Business 109: Care & Communicate: Understanding Consent In Our Daily Lives

Come and hear from the leaders on this year's theme. We invite all students to come to ask questions about SAAM, TIX Office, Sexual Misconduct Policy and Process, and the Supportive Measures available. Join the following panelists:

Sandy Hough, Title IX Coordinator

Paula Victor, General Counsel

Chief O., Campus Safety

Lisa Igram, Interim VP of Student Development & Dean of Student Wellness

DeAnn Decker, Assistant Dean of Student Care & Wellness Programs

John Keay, Biola Counseling Center (BCC)

April 11 at 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Andrew’s Banquet Room, Talbot East: When Conversations Become Violent

In today’s argument culture, conversations easily get out of control. Sadly, some even get violent. How can we de-escalate a disagreement before it becomes physical? And, if it does become physical, how can we protect ourselves? This seminar is led by

Tim Muehlhoff, Professor of Communication (black belt in Kung Fu)

Nick Drossos, Canada’s leading self-defense expert

April 12 at 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. in Business 206: Men Stepping Up to End Violence (Men Only)

The early church understood that true religion in the sight of God was to protect women in distress (Jm. 1:27). On average, nearly 20 women per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. As men, how can we recognize signs of abuse and intervene if necessary? This panel discussion will be led by

Chris Grace, Psychology Professor & Director of Center for Marriage & Relationships

Tim Muehlhoff, Professor of Comm & Co-Director of Winsome Conviction Project

Nick Drossos, Canada’s leading self-defense expert

Allen Yeh, Professor of Intercultural Studies

Michael Matchell, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Recruitment

John Han & Julain Dayton, Biola Counseling Center

April 14 at 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. in Sutherland: Biola Hour with Nallely Lopez

The Director of Title IX Programs and Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be speaking about the importance of this year’s SAAM theme with Mike Ahn.

April 18 at 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Kim Dinning Room: RADS Women’s Self Defense

Campus Safety is hosting a RADS session for all female students, staff, and faculty. Come learn realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques, utilizing some coursework from the Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.) It is a comprehensive session with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, avoidance, and basic hands-on defense training.

April 19 at 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. in Business 206: Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships (Women only)

How can you tell if the relationship you and or someone you care about is healthy? What are the signs of a flourishing relationship and one that is unhealthy or abusive? This panel discussion will include:

Tim Muehlhoff, Professor of Communication

Noreen Muehlhoff, Assistant Director of Chapel Programs

Alisa Grace, Co-Director of Center for Marriage & Relationships

Dorothy Alston Calley, Chair of Communication Studies Department

Donna Moraz, Director of OC United’s Domestic Violence emphasis

Nadra Gabriel, Biola Counseling Center

April 26: #DenimDay

Wear Jeans with a Purpose! Join millions of people on April 26, 2023, and wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate yourself and others about all forms of sexual violence. Post a picture on social media using #SAAM2023.

April 26 at 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. in the Bells Walkway: Denim Day Resource Fair

Come take a group photo at 12 p.m. with your Denim and Teal and show your support. Stop by our tables for a self-care goodie bag, a SAAM T-Shirt if you don’t already have one, and receive information from Wellness, CMR: The Center of Marriage and Relationships, and the Title IX Office. A Denim Selfie Frame will also be available for pictures!