The theme for TDVAM 2023 is “Be About It.” This is the kind of call to action we LOVE at RAPP. We’ll always be unapologetically about support, education, engagement, and empowerment. “Be About It” calls on us all to create a world free from relationship abuse. And we all play…
RAPP is thrilled to partner with Truman Athletics once again, this time for the Winter Sports Pep Rally! We’re tipping off early for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month too… all teams will be wearing orange socks in solidarity. The Cheerleaders will have orange pom-poms. RAPP Peer Leaders will be hosting…
As we do every year, RAPP will be participating in a number of campaigns throughout Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we look forward to working collaboratively with members of the Truman family. April 22nd is Earth Day, and some may wonder what that even has to do with sexual violence.…
February flew by so quickly, I’m late with this post. But it’s ever too late to share vital information and resources, and even though the awareness month is over, the work continues 24/7/365. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. When 1 in 3 women, nearly 1 in 3 men,…
Tomorrow, we join more than 1 million business leaders, teachers and students, parents and families, faith leaders, elected officials, and other members of the community for the LGBT Network’s 20th annual National Coming Out Day (NCOD) Awareness Campaign to celebrate National Coming Out Day. This one-day campaign engages communities to take a stand…
Wednesday October 20, 2021 is International Pronouns Day! A day that seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. We use pronouns most often when referring to someone without using their name. While he/him and she/her are thought to be the only personal pronouns, the singular use of…
As we do every year, even in a pandemic, RAPP will be participating in a number of campaigns throughout Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we look forward to working collaboratively with members of the Truman family. One theme for SAAM 2021 is We Can Build Safe Online Spaces. The National…
What is TDVAM? TDVAM is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about teen dating abuse. Every February, RAPP invites the Truman community to join young people across the country for a national effort to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence This annual, month-long campaign allows us to focus…
Hope y’all are enjoying your winter break. Surely, it’s been impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with social distance becoming a way of life (for now). But social distancing doesn’t mean isolation. Join RAPP for a watch party Wednesday December 30th at noon. Registration required.
In this most unprecedented time of our lives, the Holiday Season is upon us. For some, it is a cause to celebrate. For others, it may be more complicated finding the holiday spirit while in a pandemic. This is a reminder for folx to be gentle with yourself, and with…
Last night, RAPP hosted a virtual movie night where we watched Love, Simon, and discussed the relationship and identity themes portrayed. Tonight, we’ll continue with a watch party of Love, Victor – a Hulu series spin-off of the film. Join us at 5 pm. Bring your friends and family along.…
We’ll watch Love, Simon, a teen fave that addresses navigating teen relationships. The RAPP Peer Leaders will then engage in a Q&A afterwards. Registration link below – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lc-2trT4tH9xJ1DsZDJ7K0OrEbhmx8HvG
RAPP campaigns for community service and engagement have gone VIRTUAL, so you can still get involved and make a difference in your community. Below are prompts for how you can use your social media platforms to engage in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. If you do…
Hey there Families! Your RAPP Coordinator, Erika Miller, is going live on Instagram tomorrow evening for an informal meet & greet, Q&A. We hope you’ll join in @trumanRAPP where you can submit questions and comments. Tuesday November17th at 6 PM.
Wearing purple today to amplify our support and commitment to a safe and inclusive school community for all! As you may know, LGBTQ and Gender Expansive, Non-binary youth disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities, actual or perceived. Since this pandemic has flipped our lives upside down, there’s actually…