History

In the spring of 1995, the survivor and her friends began the group the Peer Advocates with the intention of providing information on where to go and what to do if you've been sexually assaulted, and also simply to educate Wellesley students about the occurrence of rape. They contacted the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and arranged to be trained in crisis counseling. The staff member who had taken the student to the hospital became the group's advisor, and the organization emerged from there.

The chief objectives of the group were then--and are now--to educate people about the problem, to provide resources, and to promote events which celebrate women’s strength.

In the Fall of 2005, the group changed its name from Peer Advocates to one which better reflects their purpose: SAAFE - Sexual Assault Awareness For Everyone.

Those interested in becoming involved in SAAFE should contact Jackie Weber or Katie Wagner, the current co-presidents.

BARCC conducts training sessions once a year, typically during a weekend in February or March. Even before training, anyone can help organize and participate in SAAFE events and meetings. SAAFE meets between two and four times each month. Check out the SAAFE conference (Wellesley Conferences --> Student Forums --> Student Organizations --> SAAFE) for more information.