Students Against Sexual Harassment
Helping kids find their voices through the arts
“SASH was amazing in so many ways, but the best thing about it was that Gus was taught about important life lessons through music and laughter and conversation. The SASH instructors were amazing at using their creativity and energy to convey their messages.”
– Jen Dieringer (parent)
Day to Day
SASH uses the arts to help kids learn about themselves. There are music, writing, art, theater, and dance focuses. We use these tools as prevention tactics for issues like sexual harassment and bullying. We hope to teach kids ways to deal with tough times and build a community that will support them.
Our Impact
In the Spring of 2019 SASH evaluated its impact through pre and post surveys. In just 10 weeks we tracked some incredible contrasts from the start to the end of our program.
14%
INCREASE IN SENSE OF BELONGING.
53%
DECREASE IN THE LIKELIHOOD OF BEING BULLIED
17%
INCREASE IN THE ABILITY TO SPEAK UP WHEN THEY SEE BULLYING
300%
INCREASE IN SASH STUDENTS
Focuses
SASH’s lessons are designed to teach self-expression while growing emotionally. Each student will choose a new focus every week and use that medium to work together or independently to create a final product. The most important part is that through these focuses students get to make connections to each-other and build strong mentor relationships. Our focuses include Art, Music, Creative Writing, Theater and Dance.
Get Involved with SASH
If you are interested in having a role in SASH please contact us! We can always use more help.
If you are a student looking to sign up for a program or a parent looking to sign up your child:
We are currently only in Northampton Public Schools. Check in with your child's school or fill out this form!
If you are a NHS student looking to become a facilitator or someone just looking to volunteer:
Contact us through this form or DM us on instagram @sash.northampton! We would love to have you.
A Special Thank You to Our Partners
NORTHAMPTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Northampton Education Foundation (NEF) is a non-profit organization created to fund projects and programs that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance academic experiences in Northampton’s public schools.
PHALLACIES
Phallacies is an organization working to support masculinities that are healthy for individuals, families, and communities. They are committed to work toward a world free from violence and oppression.