On Sep. 19, MTU’s student organization Sexual Assault & Violence Education, also known as SAVE, joined with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation to allow students to make bracelets outside of DHH from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
One of the people helping at the booth was Ayla Laroe, who works for the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and is part of the victim support department. Laroe explained, “Bracelets for survivors is something we do to provide a little memento for our people who do come in and need a little bit of support after the sexual assault,” and how the bracelets can act as “a little reminder that somebody’s thinking of them…”
Another person working the booth was Sarah Baxter, the president of SAVE. Baxter is a fourth-year studying electrical engineering. She further clarified the bracelets can help survivors who are currently going through the legal process against their abuser, stating, “[T]hese bracelets are something that people can have on them and can bring with them to court to remind themselves that they’re not alone and they can get through it.”
Scout Higgins, a first-year studying biomedical engineering, participated in making a bracelet and said, “[T]hey were really nice when I came up… it was a very chill environment to make bracelets.”
If you or someone you’re curious to find out more about SAVE, more information can be found on the Involvement Link. If you’re curious about the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, you can find them online or call at (906) 523-5920.
