Volume 37- Issue 4
WCC Sponsors‘‘The Clothesline Project''
There were 58,000 soldiers who
died in the Vietnam War, During
that same period of time, 51,000
women were killed by the men who
claimed to love them.
If you saw the T-shirts hanging up in the Student
Commons area of Alumni Hall then you were
introduced to the Clothesline Project. The
Clothesline Project is observed in 41 states and 5
countries as a visual display that bears witness to
violence against women. It originated in the
Cape Cod area by a group of women who
were astounded by the numbers.
The significance of the T-shirts is two
fold. Traditionally, laundry was womens
work, and women would exchange
information over the backyard fence while
hanging laundry. The colors of the T-shirt
represent the form of abuse and whether
the victim died as a result of the abuse.
White represents women who died; yellow
or beige represents battered or assaulted
women; red, pink, and orange are for
survivors of rape and sexual assault; blue
and green shirts represent survivors of
incest and sexual abuse; purple or lavender
represents women attacked because of their
sexual orientation; and black is for women
attacked for political reasons.
The 12'*' annual Clothesline Project was
held Wednesday, February 14'*', at 11:00 am
in the Student Commons area of Alumni
Hall. Members of SAFE brought and
displayed T-shirts made by women
who found refuge at the shelter. Safe provided
brochures and literature about domestic violence,
relationship violence, and sexual assault. Two
guest speakers shared their personal stories
as survivors of domestic violence, and Jamie
McGuire, the Safety and Security Manager for
WCC, spoke about security measures students
could take while on campus. He recommended
notifying security if you have a restraining order
against another person, or if you feel threatened
by another person. Mr. McGuire also informed
students that they may request an escort to their
car if they feel anxious or threatened. escape a violent
relationship.
Signs and symptoms of domestic violence and Counselors
relationship violence include extreme jealousy within Student
leading to possessiveness leading to controlling Services are
behaviors. The abuser will try to isolate and available for
control the victim. The abuser may punch holes in confidential
walls or break items while verbally threatening the counseling and
victim. Verbal insults and threats are considered support,
forms of domestic violence and may lead to
physical assault. SAFE provides counseling,
education and a safe haven for women seeking to
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These Hands Don’t Hurt
By: Angela Scheuermann, Project Coordinator
These Hands Don’t Hurt is an annual event at WCC and is a campaign designed
to raise awareness about intimate partner violence and relationship violence on
college campuses. The week of February 12* through February 16* included a
colorful display of'hands” in the corridor of Alumni Hall. Students, staff and
faculty signed “hands” and taped the hands on the glass wall, which represented
numerous commitments to abstain from violence in relationships.
This event was sponsored by the WCC Baseball team, the Student Government
Association, the Human Services Club, and the Criminal Justice Club. A special
note of thanks to the individuals who volunteered their time to promote this
event from the WCC Baseball Athletes: Daniel Moore, Mitchell Whitner, Brett
Mulkey, Andrew Hawks, Andy Smith, Jesus Santiago, Javier (Francisco) Precup,
Trey Blake, Evan Beam, Tori Conley, Travis Connor, Chris Ashe, Cy Young,
Josh Hamby, Saxon Pratt, WiUiam Byrd, Durant Barr, and Brett Mulkey. A
special thanks to the members of the SGA who volunteered: Jessica McCard,
Peggy McCard, Brittany Hostetter, Sally Hostetter, Kim Jordan, Phil Marshall,
Courtney Wolford, and Brooke Fussell. A special thanks to the Human Services
Club members who volunteered: Kathy Parker, Lynda Taylor, Meagan Greene,
Reba Jennings, Karen Call, Mary Ann Reisinger, and Angela Bryant. A special
thanks to the Criminal Justice Club members who volunteered: Candinda
McCurdy, Melissa Rivera, and Burton Adams. A special thanks to two students
who volunteered: John Blackburn and Ashley Parsons.