Student Life

The Survivor Peer Support Group offers a confidential, compassionate space to heal, connect, and grow — guided by trained student Peer Advocates from Project SAFE. 

Domestic and sexual violence don’t just happen “somewhere else” — they happen in college communities, often behind closed doors, and can escalate when firearms are involved. This event will explore how intimate partner violence is often a precursor to gun violence, and how we can recognize the warning signs before tragedy strikes.

This is about protecting each other, not just talking about the issues. Come ready to learn, engage, and be part of the solution.

Meet and hang out with us in the Green Bean for some chill vibes, coffee and tea from the Green Bean, and more! 

Project SAFE is excited to welcome Survivor Advocate, Pilar Montenegro (she, her, hers), to the team! Stop by the Academic Quad to meet her and learn more about Project SAFE's confidential advocacy. She can share information regarding how to schedule an appointment, what our walk-in hours are, and other resources and services available via Project SAFE.

Led by a trauma-informed instructor, this session centers empowerment through mindful movement, self-compassion, and embodied presence. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or brand new to the mat, all bodies and identities are welcome. This is a quiet space to honor yourself, support one another, and embrace rest as a radical act of care.

No prior yoga experience is needed. Mats will be available, or feel free to bring your own. Remember to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in.

Led by trained martial arts instructor Victor Chico of Oxy Karate, this interactive session will introduce participants to foundational karate-based self-defense techniques—no prior experience necessary! Through guided practice, you’ll learn how to recognize threats, assert your boundaries, and respond to unsafe situations with strength and confidence.

This Open Forum seeks to create a dialogue between Tom, senior administrators, and the greater student body. We encourage all students to show up curious and ready to discuss issues important to them. We understand that many students have questions for Tom and the administration and would like to create a space for open discussion in order to achieve collective understanding. 

Every year, the fair is hosted during Project SAFE’s Empowerment Week, an annual observance held at Occidental College to raise awareness of campus sexual assault and provide a platform for survivors and their allies to share messages of hope and healing. The Empowerment Resource Fair is open to all students, staff, and faculty committed to raising awareness of and preventing sexual assault and gender-based violence on college campuses. Games, activities, prizes and resources will be provided for all who participate!

Join us to learn more about how these practices can inform survivor-led healing, boundary-setting, and community building—especially in the wake of violence or harm. 

All participants will be provided with a free goodie bag full of safe sex materials, and will be invited to bedazzle their own spank paddle.

Stop by the Project SAFE office on Thursday, September 11, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Join us to meet our team, learn about our programs, and connect with fellow community members. Please enjoy various activities, snacks, and free goodies while you ask questions and explore our office!