Criminal justice majors are asking students to donate men’s and women’s underwear to sexual assault victims in Fort Worth.

Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal justice department’s honor society, is hosting the underwear drive on campus. The organization has partnered with the Women’s Center in Fort Worth for the drive.

When victims are seen at hospitals after sexual assaults, the Women’s Center gives them new underwear.

Dr. Brie Diamond, assistant professor of criminal justice, said this act can do a lot in helping these victims.

“It’s a small act,” Diamond wrote in an email, “but one that can make one of the worst days of a person’s life a little more comfortable.”

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. According to the TCU Police Daily Crime and Fire Log, there have been six sexual assaults recorded on campus since January.

Zachary Levesque, a junior criminal justice major and the service committee chair for Alpha Phi Sigma, said he wants students to be more aware of the issue.

“We are not only collecting underwear, but we are out there educating people and telling them it’s sexual assault awareness month,” Levesque said.

“This is a very serious topic and something we need to look at and be aware that it’s around you.”

Diamond said she wants students to continue talking about the problem of sexual assault.

“Having open dialogue about sexual assault is essential to getting help to these victims,” Diamond said.

Students who wish to donate to the cause can contact Diamond by email at [email protected]. Volunteers will also be collecting donations at the library steps every Wednesday of this month.