A DORSET charity is launching a range of ‘consent’ themed clothing for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2022.
Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service (STARS Dorset) is launching a series of t-shirts, tote bags and sweatshirts raising awareness around the theme of ‘consent’ for this year’s Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week taking place from February 7 to 13, 2022.
Beth Trim said: "This topic can be incredibly moving for many, so I wanted to approach the design from a place of simplicity and pertinence.
"Suggesting that ‘no means no’ is truly an irrefutable fact and must be followed, particularly in the context of sex and relationships."
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In 2021, the charity, STARS Dorset, with support from the Arts University Bournemouth Students’ Union ran a competition asking for designs around the theme of 'consent' which they could then print on merchandise such as t-shirts and tote bags and go on to sell.
The charity hoped that these designs would promote discussion and also help raise vital funds for it’s work across Dorset supporting those who have been affected by any form of sexual assault or sexual abuse.
From all those that entered two designs were chosen and developed: 'Hands Off The Artwork' by Kate McMullen and 'no means no' by Beth Trim. Both the winners are students at the Arts University Bournemouth.
All the merchandise is now available to view and buy through a dedicated Teemill website at: www.stars-dorset.teemill.com
STARS Dorset is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has been affected any form of sexual violence at any time in their life.
For further details or to donate, visit www.starsdorset.org
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