What is SOSHA?
SOSHA is a student-led group intended to promote healing, empowerment, and activism for survivors of sexual harm along with their allies. SOSHA holds several types of events and meetings, and members may come to as many or as few meetings as they would like, with new members always welcomed at every meeting.
The first type of meeting is called a listening session, or what many may think of as a traditional support group. It is a time for sharing thoughts and stories, as well as building community among members. These meetings are co-facilitated by Bridget Mazzola, Oberlin's confidential advocate from the Nord Center. Prior to new members partaking in listening sessions, they must sign a form to ensure confidentiality.
The second type of meeting are social events. Talking about experiences of sexual harm can be emotionally wearing, and as a key pillar of our mission, healing can happen in a variety of ways. These social events may include a lunch a walk in nature, Netflix party movie nights, game nights, and other activities -- please suggest any activities you would like to see!
SOSHA also hosts open forums, protests (like Take Back the Night), coalition-building with organizations and teams to prevent sexual violence, in advocacy for survivor-centered policy, and educational and awareness events.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in future SOSHA meetings!
With love and support,
SOSHA
The first type of meeting is called a listening session, or what many may think of as a traditional support group. It is a time for sharing thoughts and stories, as well as building community among members. These meetings are co-facilitated by Bridget Mazzola, Oberlin's confidential advocate from the Nord Center. Prior to new members partaking in listening sessions, they must sign a form to ensure confidentiality.
The second type of meeting are social events. Talking about experiences of sexual harm can be emotionally wearing, and as a key pillar of our mission, healing can happen in a variety of ways. These social events may include a lunch a walk in nature, Netflix party movie nights, game nights, and other activities -- please suggest any activities you would like to see!
SOSHA also hosts open forums, protests (like Take Back the Night), coalition-building with organizations and teams to prevent sexual violence, in advocacy for survivor-centered policy, and educational and awareness events.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in future SOSHA meetings!
With love and support,
SOSHA
Together we canHeal
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We strive toEmpower
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With strong voices wePromote Activism
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