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The Clothesline Project
Antioch University New England students, faculty,
and staff showed their support this October for
survivors of sexual assault, violence, and rape with
powerful messages of struggle, loss, encouragement,
and validation on colored t-shirts in the 2nd floor
AUNE lobby. Thank you to all for courageously sharing
their experiences.
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“What is the Clothesline?
The Clothesline is a visual display that
bears witness to violence against women.
During the public display, a clothesline is
hung with shirts. Each shirt is decorated to
represent a particular woman’s experience,
by the survivor herself or by someone who
cares about her.
We started with 31 shirts hung in Hyannis,
MA in Fall 1990. Since that time, projects
have begun in communities all across the
U.S. and in other countries as well.”
(Excerpt from pamphlets)
The following slides show photos of t-shirts
survivors and their friends created at the
AUNE Clothesline Event.
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1.
1. To bear witness to the survivors as
well as the victims of the war
against women.
1. To help with the healing process for
people who have lost a loved one or
are survivors of this violence.
1. To educate, document, and raise
society’s awareness of the extent of
the problem of violence against
women.
1. To provide a nationwide network of
support, encouragement, and
information for other communities
starting their own Clothesline
Projects.
Purpose of the Clothesline Project:
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• “1 out of 2 women will be
in a violent relationship.”
(National Victim Center)
• “Every single minute of
every day more than 1
woman is raped in
America.” (U.S. Justice
Department)
• “Before the age of 18, 1
out of 3 girls and 1 out of 5
boys will be victims of
incest or sexual assault.”
(Survivors of Incest
Anonymous) Sobering Statistics
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“She never got Bitter but
rather she got Better.
Winter has always felt
colder.
Breathing has never felt
simple.”
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“Support From All of us - no matter your
background!”
“Dance like the world is giving you a
standing ovation! - AJ”
“Assault, rape, and stalking happen to
BOYS and MEN too - You’re not alone.”
“I can never tell my parents that I’m
BISEXUAL….they already blame me for
my rape. I’m SO THANKFUL for my
supportive Friends.”
“STAY STRONG.”
“Thanks to My Best Friend for Listening.”
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“No more silence
No more silence.
We will shout it out
NO MORE SILENCE”
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Heal the Little Girl inside
Become the woman you were meant to BE!
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“Someone out
there loves your
firey spirit and
resilient, loving soul!
STAY STRONG.
YOU are Beautiful!”
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“She’s still Afraid
of her Stalker
all these years later…
BUT
She became one
of the Strongest,
the Wisest,
and Compassionate
Leaders I know.”
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“I’m learning how to
Trust again in therapy.
She won’t win- and
He won’t either.
I’m not a survivor-
I’m a Thriver!”
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“For Sue…
A thriving
Survivor!”
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Break the Silence for Rebecca M. - Tricia Doherty
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“Speak so all
beings may
know
freedom.
Speak even
when your
voice shakes.”
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“The Clothesline Project is a group of people from all backgrounds. We stand together committed
to challenging our outward and internalized homophobia, racism, and sexism and other
oppressions. We make the connections between these violences and the violence we experience
as women.
If you would like to start a Clothesline in your area or organize a display, please contact the
national organization for guidelines and ideas, and to be included in national and regional
events.” (Excerpt from pamphlet)
The Clothesline Project, Inc.
National Network
138 Tubman Road
Brewster, MA 02631
www.clotheslineproject.org
Once again, a big thank you from the Applied Psychology Department staff to those who
participated in spreading awareness for social justice!