The Clean Slate Diaries

2011

Media & Appearances

Summer, 2013

Working with U.S. Military Bases & College/University Campuses to Empower Survivors of Sexual Assault

April, 2013

NBC Affiliate CNY Central’s “Weekend’s Best Bets” from Laura Hand, Syracuse, NY
“Giving Voice To Abuse“, Published Article in Syracuse New Times weekly newspaper, Syracuse, NY
Radio Interview on NPR Affiliate, WAER-FM on The Clean Slate Diaries Preview, Syracuse, NY
Guest Lecturer at Onondaga Community College for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Syracuse, NY
Guest Presenter at SUNY Oswego “Clean Slate Diaries Art Exhibit & Reception” at SUNY Oswego Metro Center, Syracuse, NY
Keynote Speaker at Syracuse University’s “Take Back The Night” 2013 Event, Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse, NY

March, 2013

“Can Good Come of Such Evil?” featuring Clean Slate Board Member, Blythe Bennett in Syracuse New Times Article

“Clean Slate Exhibition Aims to Empower Survivors of Sexual Abuse” Article on SUNY Oswego website
2013 Recipient of “MAKERS: Women Who Make America“ National PBS Award at Women’s Rights Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, NY

February, 2013

Private Lecture on Onondaga Community College Campus in Syracuse, NY on Sexual Assault & Intimate Partner Violence

January, 2013

Published article by Renee DeVesty on The Good Men Project, national online website on Activism “The Weight of Rape, The Light of Love“

December, 2012

LIVE Guest Appearance on “The Chelsea Krost Show” speaking on Overcoming Rape and Boosting Self Esteem

October, 2012

Lecture on Onondaga Community College Campus in Syracuse, NY for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

August, 2012

Personal Interview with Metro New York, national newspaper published in New York, Philadelphia and Boston, on “Republican Senate Nominee Todd Akins remarks on Rape & Abortion“

June, 2012

Honorary Special Guest at Vera House Luncheon as Recipient of the 2012 Sister Mary Vera Recognition Award, Syracuse, New York

April, 2012

Chosen as the Recipient of the 2012 Sister Mary Vera Recognition Award, by Vera House, Syracuse, New York
“Healing by Saying the Unbearable Out Loud“ – Media article in Syracuse Post Standard, Syracuse, New York
“Art Conveys: Clean Slate Diaries” – Media article in Syracuse New Times Weekly Print Publication
“The Clean Slate Diaries to Benefit Vera House” - Media article on Syracuse.com
“Performers Gather for 2012 Clean Slate Diaries” – Media article on Syracuse.com
Guest Lecturer, “Healing the Temple Within-Reclaiming Your Life After Sexual Assault“, Colgate University, Campus Rally, Hamilton, NY
Featured Speaker,“Rape & Rebirth: Reclaiming Your Personal Power”, COVE Luncheon, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York
“The Clean Slate Diaries – An Evening of Art, Music, Dance & The Spoken Word” for survivors of Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence. Event held at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist , Saturday, April 28th for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

February, 2012

Guest Speaker at Syracuse University’s Omega Phi Beta Inc. – Xi Chapter’s 12th Annual Women of Empowerment Banquet, Goldstein Auditorium, Syracuse, New York

January, 2012

Guest Lecturer at Syracuse University’s Iota Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. presentation of “An Excerpt from The Clean Slate Diaries,” Syracuse University’s Hall of Languages
Producing “The Clean Slate Diaries – An Evening of Art, Music, Dance & The Spoken Word” for survivors of Rape, Incest & Domestic & Sexual Violence. Event held annually in Central New York during April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

November, 2011

Guest Host on “Domestic Violence Exposed with Host Donna Savage”, weekly radio talk show presented by the “Domestic Violence & AIDS Mission of New Jersey” Founder, Donna Savage
Guest Lecturer, “Power Abuse in Relationships“, Onondaga Community College

October, 2011

Guest Speaker for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Saint Peter’s College FOCUS Group (Female Organization for Campus Unity & Solidarity), Jersey City, New Jersey

June, 2011

May, 2011

Chosen as one of five 2011 Women in Leadership and honored at luncheon given by CNY Central & WTVH – CBS 5 television station, Syracuse, NY

April, 2011

Clean Slate Diaries featured on NPR affiliate WAER-FM – Highlights from Clean Slate Diaries performances, narrated by Crystal Barkley of WAER
Clean Slate Diaries featured on WSYR-AM’s Jim Reith radio show - Interview with Renee DeVesty, Founder, and Crystal Godfrey LaPoint
Cover story in Eagle News Online on Clean Slate Diaries event and Renee’s personal story, with commentary from the Publisher
Clean Slate Diaries featured on NPR affiliate WAER-FM – Interview with Renee DeVesty, Founder, and Paul Fey, Performer
Guest Appearance with Founder, Renee DeVesty, on WNTQ-FM with host Amy Robbins for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Clean Slate Diaires event
RAINN Guest Speaker,”Take Back The Night” Event – Utica College
Guest Lecturer, “Power Abuse in Relationships“, Onondaga Community College
Selected as Featured Interview, “See Jane Do – Passion Into Action“, California-based multimedia production company featuring stories of everyday women doing extraordinary things

March, 2011

Guest Lecturer, “Passion vs Profit”, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Vera House ShelterWhite Ribbon Campaign Breakfast, Participant

December, 2010 – April, 2011

Creating and Producing “The Clean Slate Diaries – An Evening of Art, Music, Dance & The Spoken Word” for survivors of Rape, Incest & Domestic & Sexual Violence, May Memorial Unitarian Universalist

October, 2010