SAU students view the Clothesline Project during its 2010 exhibit.
MAGNOLIA – The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Southern Arkansas University will host “The Clothesline Project: Break the Silence” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, on the mall area of the SAU campus.
“The Clothesline Project” is a traveling exhibit of approximately 300 hand decorated items of clothing, each representing a life lost due to domestic violence in Arkansas over the past 10 years. This will be the fourth year that the project has traveled to the SAU campus.
April is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to statistics, an average of 30 Arkansans are killed each year as a result of domestic violence. This exhibit helps to remember the victims while raising awareness about domestic violence.
The exhibit has been described as being a “powerful, unforgettable display.” In years past, the display has even included shirts in memory of domestic violence victims from Magnolia.
The exhibit is sponsored by the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV). It is free and open to the public.
SAU students and faculty will be assisting in arranging and repacking the display both days. Dr. Chrisanne Christensen, associate professor of psychology, said that the Clothesline project is an educational presentation, allowing the students and others to learn about issues related to all types domestic violence.
For more information on the Clothesline Project, contact Christensen at (870) 235-4934.
