Dane County GameChangers

Celebrate ten years of GameChangers with us on Thursday, May 21st! From 5pm to 7pm, we will be highlighting the violence prevention and community care work conducted by youth advisory board members over the last decade. Stop by to (re)connect with the program, visit our gallery of past projects, and learn what's next for GameChangers! Light snacks and beverages will be provided. RSVP at the link in our bio!

“The CALX Crew’s Consent Adventures,” written by teen advocates at RCC GameChangers for youth ages 4-10, is a picture book intended to teach kids about consent, boundaries, and bodily autonomy in a friendly and supportive way. Copies are available for FREE to caretakers of children, schools and other childcare/education spaces, libraries, book clubs, community organizations, affinity groups, archives and special collections, and anyone else interested. Get your copy by filling out the form in our bio by May 7th!

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One of our projects this year was a collaboration with East High MENS Club! MENS (Men Encouraging Nonviolent Strength) Clubs bring together young men to connect and discuss topics like masculinity, (un)healthy relationships, and conflict resolution. With a shared focus on violence prevention, GameChangers planned a peer education event that engaged students in discussions and activities. We shared a meal, competed in a fierce game of Family Feud, and talked about how we can show up for our community!

Thank you so much to the DAIS MENS Club facilitators for supporting us as we created this space! We're looking forward to more collaboration in the future ✨💜🥳

There's one month left to apply to GameChangers! You can get paid to have fun, connect with new people, and create a safer, more equitable community. This opportunity is open to all Dane County high school students - no experience required. Visit the l!nk in our bi0 to learn more and apply today!

Hi! My name is Evelyn Grimm, and I’m a student GameChanger here at RCC: Sexual Violence Resource Center. I’m passionate about activism and advocacy, and I hope to inspire others to take action alongside me in order to work towards a safer, more equitable world. It’s really important to me that people are educated on topics such as sexual violence and inequality, because the first step to fighting against injustice is acknowledging and understanding its existence.

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THANK YOU to everyone who came to our march and rally for youth autonomy! We deeply appreciate the community’s commitment to protecting young people’s autonomy and well-being. 💚📣

We’re extending a very special thank you to our speakers from , , , , and ! Give them a follow to stay connected with their work ✨

There are still ways to get involved during ! See **ecrisisdane or visit thercc.org/saam-events for more information 💕

It can be easy to see the injustices and hardships in your community, but it can be difficult to figure out how to fight injustices and alleviate hardship. Here are some helpful tips on how you can start making positive changes in your community, one step at a time.

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Black women and their achievements in campaigns for justice are often overlooked, so this April we wanted to celebrate Black Women’s History Month by highlighting how Black women have been revolutionary leaders in movements for reproductive and survivor rights.

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In April we celebrate denim day by wearing jeans, here's why!

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Our rally is TOMORROW, April 5th! Remember to:
✅ DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: It’ll be 40-50 degrees downtown tomorrow. We will have hand warmers, and we recommend dressing to stay warm!
✅ WEAR GREEN: We want to present a unified front. Wear any shade of green to show support!
✅ MAKE SIGNS: Share messages of support for youth with signs.
✅ BRING YOUR FRIENDS: Share this post to your story to spread the word!

Event Details:
🪧 MARCH - 11am, Peace Park
📣 RALLY - 11:20am, Capitol Square @ King St

We can’t wait to see you there tomorrow! 💚