PREVENTION PROGRAMMING
The Office of Sexual Assault and Harm Prevention:
Located at 729 E. Desmet, 323-5566 or ext. 5566
Our mission is to assist the University in its response to incidents of sexual and relationship violence. Our goal is to prevent violence and promote safety through education.
We provide:
- Prevention education, including the following topics: prevalence and severity of sexual and dating violence, situations that foster misunderstanding about sexual intent, risk and protective factors, skill building, bystander intervention, the relationship between alcohol and sexual aggression, cultural influences that perpetuate, reinforce and condone violence against women and much more;
- Response training for students, staff and faculty;
- Resources for all students including underserved student populations;
- Compassionate support services for those who have experienced any form of sexual or relationship misconduct.
Throughout the year, a number of community events and programs are available aimed at promoting awareness, these programs may include Take Back the Night, The Silent Witness Memorial and Take A Stand. Student groups emphasize male involvement and bystander intervention. University offices provide prevention education including self defense training, Domestic Assault Response training and other education and awareness programs.
If students would like to be involved in prevention education or would like to become a Peer Educator please contact our office.
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