HOPE@Piedmont Stands Against Sexual Assault
Deadra Miller, staff writer
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On April 23, PVCC’s HOPE club hosted a workshop teaching students and staff how to defend themselves from potential attackers.
“The Hope club was so happy to offer a self-defense class hosted by Fight Like A Grrrl! The three hours were packed with great information and physical demonstrations. I had fun and feel so empowered,” said student and HOPE member Brianna Wayne.
Wayne attended the Self Defense Workshop facilitated by Fight Like a Grrrrl. She said she had fun during the workshop and was interested in what Instructor Josh Copson was saying. The goal of the workshop was not to perfectly execute the moves but to inform the students in the event of an attack fighting back is an option.
HOPE @ Piedmont brings resources and awareness to sexual assaults. HOPE offers workshops with different organizations to teach students and faculty ways to cope the repercussion of sexual assault. They also encourage women and men to be aware of their surroundings so they can give accurate description of potential events.
Wayne said, “We spread hope where hope isn’t likely found.”
If you need any type of resources, please speak with a HOPE @ Piedmont member on campus or message them on Facebook via @HopeAtPiedmont or come to a meeting on Wednesdays in room M159 between 1 and 2 p.m.
