"Illuminating the Path to Stop Sexual Violence" is the week's theme. Events are geared to increase student awareness of sexual assault on university campuses and to empower students to make a difference.

Highlighting the week is a talk by sexual assault survivor and author Lori Robinson at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in Art and Journalism Building room 175. Robinson was inspired to write the book "I Will Survive" after her rape in 1995 when she was on the staff of Emerge magazine.

All programs, free and open to the public, have been designed for men and women. The schedule includes:

Monday, Feb. 9

• 11 a.m., "Medical Response and Resources for Survivors of Rape," Diana Jones, adjunct in Ball State's Public Safety office, Forum Room, L.A. Pittenger Student Center second floor.
• 7:30 p.m., "From Hurting to Healing: Sexual Violence and How Everyone Can Work toward a Rape-Free World," Lori Robinson, author of "I Will Survive," Art and Journalism Building room 175.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• 1 p.m., "Psychological Effects and Treatment Approaches for Sexual Assault," Robyn Geelhoed and Patrick Meyer, Ball State Counseling Center, Pineshelf Room, Student Center second floor.
• 7:30 p.m., "Sexual Assault: A Crime of Violence, Not Passion," Ann Delaney, Julian Center, Student Center Pineshelf Room.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• 11 a.m., "Avoid Becoming a ‘Target': How to Stop a Stalker," Caroline Curlin, psychologist, Student Center Pineshelf Room.
• 7:30 p.m., movie night, "Sleepers," discussion to follow movie, Noyer Complex television lounge.

Thursday, Feb. 12

• 7:30 p.m., "Spirituality and Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Harm and the Healing," Julia Corbett Hemeyer, philosophy and religious studies professor, Student Center Cardinal Hall A.

For information, contact the Counseling Center at 5-1736.