The UBC AMS Sexual Assault Support Center (SASC)

Invisible Violence: Identifying and Overcoming Emotional Abuse
2024-02-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Global Lounge, Marine Drive Residence, 2205 Lower Mall #1, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Join us for an eye-opening event on emotional abuse, a silent yet pervasive form of gender-based violence. Explore its complexities and learn strategies to combat it alongside a supportive community. Together, let’s raise awareness and empower one another to create a world free from emotional harm.
What to expect:
💬 Panelists will share personal experiences in a safe environment
🎤 Guided conversations with insightful panelists
🗣️ Facilitated discussion on the impacts of emotional abuse
🌟Interested?
RSVP: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5iI7Pkmin7ZO9JI

Men's Circle
2024-02-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-01-30 18:30 - 19:30 | AMS Nest Room 2508, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Click here to to RSVP for Events and Men’s Circles throughout Spring 2024! Be sure to follow @ams.sasc.ubc on instagram for our latest updates- any other questions and comments can be directed to LukeForrester@ams.ubc.ca
Men’s Circle is a dialogue group where men share their experiences, challenges, and wins related to a set of topics. Past discussions have included: mental health and suicidality, navigating relationships, substance use, masculinity in the media, and more. This is an open space for learning and dialogue- no specific knowledge is necessary to participate.

Public Sexualized Violence 101 Workshop
2024-01-24 16:30 - 18:30 | AMS Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
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Our 1.5-hour SV101 workshop provides foundational knowledge of sexual assault and consent, and explores social, cultural, and institutional factors that facilitate sexualized violence. This workshop provides participants with knowledge about what causes, maintains, and constitutes a culture accepting of sexualized violence. We examine the norms which uphold and normalize power, and discuss ways we can address the effects of it through centering a culture of consent.

Healthier Masculinities Games Night
2024-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | The Gallery @ AMS Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 1Z1, Canada
Click here to to RSVP for Events and Men’s Circles throughout Winter 2024! Be sure to follow @ams.sasc.ubc on instagram for our latest updates- any other questions and comments can be directed to LukeForrester@ams.ubc.ca.

Women Talking: A Film Screening
2024-01-17 16:30 - 19:00 | AMS Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
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Join us for a screening and discussion of the movie Women Talking, with a focus on this year’s theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Healing Through Community. This event will take place on January 17th, between 4.30pm to 7pm, with the screening itself beginning at 4.45pm. Kindly arrive ten to fifteen minutes early to grab some light refreshments! If you are interested in the discussion portion of this event, please join us at 6.35pm, with a five minute stretch/bathroom break right after the screening ends.

Deadline for Artist Submissions- Beyond Erasure, Celebrating Black Trans Stories
2024-01-05 | BC
Please fill out the appplication form linked here to have your art featured in our March 2024 art show in collaboration with the Hatch Art Gallery.
In light of the increasing anti-trans protests across Canada, the SASC in collaboration with the Black Student Union are launching “Beyond Erasure: Celebrating Black Trans Stories“, an art exhibition hosted by the Hatch Art Gallery to highlight the perseverance and courage of Black trans communities. This exhibition seeks to honor the rich tapestry of experiences that come with being young, Black, and trans by featuring the artistic expressions of Black trans creators.
We invite UBC community members and beyond (students & non-students alike) to submit proposals for artistic works that engage with Black trans history and identity. We are looking to showcase all forms of artistic expressions be it poetry, painting, or a performance, artists of all mediums and experience levels are encouraged to apply. For your contributions to the exhibition, we will be providing an honorarium to all artists

Healthier Masculinities: Men's Circle Group
2023-11-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 | AMS Nest Room 2508, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Men’s Circle is a dialogue group where men share their experiences, challenges, and wins related to a set of topics. This is an open space for learning and dialogue- no specific knowledge is necessary to participate. Each meeting will begin with a question of the day based on recent newsworthy events, before transitioning into our discussion topic. Food will be provided!
Topics for this term include:

October 5th: Online Communities
October 12th: Dating and Relationships
October 19th: Kinship and Community
October 26th: Body Image and Stereotypes
November 2nd: Mental Health
November 9th: Responsibilities and Community Leadership

Feel free to drop by and fill out this Google Form to RSVP for reminders.

Taking Pride: Healthier Relationships Workshops
2023-11-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-09-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-30 17:30 - 18:30 | AMS Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
SASC is partnering with Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre (@saravyc.ubc) and the McCrearyCentre (@mccrearyyouth), with their Youth Research Academy to empower 2SLGBTQ+ students with knowledge and skills for nurturing healthy romantic relationships and friendships. Learning to spot warning signs, mastering strategies for better communication, and fostering supportive connections – these are just a few highlights of our exciting six-week journey.
Dive into peer-led discussions, guided by our amazing facilitators, as we explore topics from consent to conflict resolution. Each one-hour-long session will include light refreshments, with meetings taking place on Wednesdays starting at 5:30 pm on the following dates:
Because love is love, and it’s always worth understanding, respecting, and protecting.
RSVP using this Google form to attend!

Healthier Masculinities Hangout + Info Session
2023-09-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Koerner’s Pub, 1758 West Mall, Vancouver, BC
Come join us for some casual vibes at Koerner’s Pub for our first Healthier Masculinities meet-up of the academic year. This will be an opportunity for everyone to become acquainted, meet the facilitators from the SASC, and voice what you’re looking for from our programming.
Please fill out this Google form to RSVP and receive reminders.
The Healthier Masculinities program is an initiative by the AMS SASC to engage men at UBC in activities and discussions that focus on positive expressions of masculinity. By providing the space to look inward, the program aims to foster meaningful connections based on shared experience and knowledge, ultimately nurturing personal growth and broadening perspectives beyond traditional boundaries. Programming ranges from casual events and community-building to thoughtful discussion sessions.

Community Boothing: Campus Safety Awareness Week
2023-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Lee Square, 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Come visit us one of our booths throughout the academic year to learn more about the SASC and how we approach anti-violence work through support and education. Highlights also include candy, buttons, stickers, and trivia!

Sexualized Violence 101: AMS Firstweek
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:30 | AMS Nest Room 2311, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Info for this public workshop is coming soon! Please check back later for an RSVP form.

Community Boothing: Consent Week
2023-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 | AMS Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC

Community Boothing: Welcome Back BBQ
2023-09-15 14:00 - 19:00 | Plaza outside the AMS Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC

Queer Sex Ed Trivia Night
2023-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | UBC LIFE Building, 6138 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Prepare to learn about bodies, pleasure, sexual health, and queer identities from our trivia created BY and FOR the queer, trans, and two-spirit communities.
Participants will have the option to compete in teams, so bring your friends or get ready to make some new ones!
RSVP using this Google Form and we’ll see you on September 14th! Room details will be provided over email closer to the event.
Word is there are prizes for winning trivia participants to acquire from the @ubcwellnesscentre‘s store!

Community Boothing: UBC Imagine Day
2023-09-05 13:00 - 16:30 | Main Mall, Side 2 Zone 1
