17th Annual Clery Lecture Series: The Importance of Intersectionality: Considering the Role of Diverse Identities in the Dialogue on Sexual Assault
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As part of the Jeanne Clery Lecture Series, the 17th annual lecture will focus on the broad theme of "believe survivors" in the context of intersectionality. Although there has been much discourse regarding the narratives of those who have experienced sexual violence, the conversation has not centered on the experiences and perspectives of individuals from marginalized communities. Through this event, we hope to explore the disparities in accessing resources for people with different identities and how we might amplify their voices.
The Jeanne Clery Lecture Series was established by Constance Clery BC '53 and Howard Clery, Jr. in memory of their daughter, Jeanne Clery.
This event is sponsored in part by Being Barnard, and Health & Wellness at Barnard.
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About the Guest Speakers:
Dr. Elizabeth Scott-Francis (she/her), Barnard College Director of Nondiscrimination and Title IX and Title IX Coordinator
Raffy A. Rios (Pronouns They/Them/Theirs) is Black, Puerto Rican and Non-Binary, born and raised in the Bronx, NYC. Raffy is the Supervising Manager of Hotline & Training Programs with the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP), where their focus is operating AVP's 24hr bilingual anti-violence hotline, serving LGBTQ & HIV-affected survivors of violence. Raffy is also President of NYC Gaymers, a 501c3 non-profit organization providing information, education, and advocacy across the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality throughout gaming communities.
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner, Mt. Sinai- Sexual Assault Violence Intervention Project (SAVI)
The Clery Center, a non-profit organization that partners with colleges to ensure campus safety and further violence prevention. Combining the Clery Center’s mission with an intersectional approach to violence prevention will provide more nuanced recommendations for addressing the complex and the multifaceted layers of sexual assault for individuals holding diverse identities.
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