Koch runs the self-defense program and serves as a youth advocate for Sexual Assault Support Services. As part of May's Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Koch and SASS Community Education Coordinator Katie Antos are working to raise awareness about the services available to survivors and supporters of sexual assault survivors. To the handful of participants who dropped in during the two-hour lunch period, Koch explained how to be assertive in situations where individuals are inappropriately questioned about their sexuality or feel uncomfortable about themselves. To a certain degree you anticipate that.
Every situation is different.
In that case, Martin said she would provide information and community resources to help the offended person effectively handle the situation. Ben Fisher, the University Housing complex director for Carson and Earl residence halls, said he also works to provide a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students with both social and educational programming. He said about seven to 10 housing residents meet weekly to participate in activities such as last month's presentation by the HIV Alliance on safer sex. Former co-director Gabbie Hendel recently graduated. Baldwin said she has not had an easy transition into her position, especially with pride week.