Club Spotlight: Alliance for Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP)

by Isabella Houlle ‘19 and Jack Tongour ‘19

     ASAP (Alliance for Sexual Assault Prevention) is a co-ed club of St. Albans School and National Cathedral School that seeks to provide a safe environment for discussion, awareness, and support for victims of sexual assault and the issues that divide our Close community. Our goal is not to make accusations but to foster understanding through open conversation with the hope of changing school culture. This club is open for those who want to be heard, but also open for those who simply want to listen. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join. We plan on meeting 1-2 times a month after school, with meetings consisting of student discussions, film viewings, and perhaps even speakers. We will also provide food!

     While this is a time when sexual assault is in the national spotlight, this club started as an idea last spring when it came to our attention that the issue of sexual assault is most certainly relevant in our community. As the student body it is our responsibility to address this problem, and we hope that ASAP can be a respectful space to do so.

Interested? Please contact Jack Tongour or Isabella Houle at [email protected] and [email protected]. ​