Walk in Unity: A Self Guided Reflection
Event Overview
‘Walk in Unity’ is a week-long self-guided reflection designed to raise awareness and foster community support for survivors of sexual assault. Through interactive reflection stops across campus, participants will engage in meaningful activities, learn about the challenges survivors face, and take actionable steps to support healing and advocacy.
Date: April 9-16, 2025
Format: Self-paced walk
Start Point: Harre Union Entrance
Sign Up Page
What is Walk In Unity?
Event Goals
- Raise Awareness about sexual assault prevention
- Support Survivors through storytelling & shared messages
- Encourage Healing with self-reflection & community engagement
Walk Route Overview
| Start Point: “Reclaiming Safety” | Harre Union Entrance |
| Stop 1: “Breaking the Silence” | Christopher Center Library |
| Stop 2: “Healing in Community” | Digital Stop – Residence Hall Flyers |
| Stop 3: “Path of Resilience” | Loke Hall |
| Stop 4: “Breaking Barriers” | Fitness Center |
| Stop 5: “Healing through care” | Digital Stop |
| End point: “Pledge for Change” | Digital Stop- Sign the pledge |
How to Participate
Steps to Join
- Register Online – Use the form above
- Pick up a walk kit – Get a physical kit in the “Center for Involvement at the Harre Union” or download the digital version sent to you via email
- Complete the walk at your own pace – Visit each stop between April 9-16
- Engage and Reflect – Scan QR codes, listen to stories, and participate in activities
- Share and Take the Pledge – Use #WalkInUnity and tag @valpocampusrec on Instagram to spread awareness at the end of the event
Walk Kit Details
- Reflection Stops Guide
- Affirmation Cards, Resources, and Survivor Stories
- Glow Sticks (For evening walks)
- Self-Care kit materials
Reflection Stops
Start Point: Reclaiming Safety – Harre Union Entrance
- Reflection: Reclaiming public spaces for safety and healing
- Activity: Scan QR code to share why this cause matters to you
Stop 1: Breaking the silence – Christopher Center Library
- Listen to survivor stories
- Reflect on the questions provided
Stop 2: Healing in Community – Digital Stop
- Interactive healing wall: Leave an encouraging message
- Mindfulness exercise QR code
Stop 3: Path of resilience – Loke Hall
- Walk through a path symbolizing healing
- Reflect on the questions provided
Stop 4: Breaking barriers – Fitness Center
- Barrier wall: add barriers survivors face to the wall
- QR code on ways to support survivors
Stop 5: Healing through care – Digital Stop
- Create a take-home self-care kit
- Learn about trauma-informed care
End point – Website: Pledge for Change
- Sign the pledge to support survivors
- Share photos using #WalkInUnity and tag @valpocampusrec on Instagram
Ways to support beyond the walk
Sign the pledge: https://forms.gle/V11X9iWaoFUYLf626
Post event survey: https://forms.gle/4jQWpKjkLbA2uqao6
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