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Violence Prevention

Prevention, Reporting and Advocacy

We all play a role in preventing sexual harassment and violence from happening by being aware and influencing others:

  • YOU have the ability to begin changing cultural norms and recognition of sexual harassment and violence.
  • YOU have the ability to influence others around you to be responsible and competent in intervening.
  • YOU have the ability to be a role model for helping others.
  • YOU can choose to be an upstander instead of a bystander.

  • As a bystander, don’t mind your own business, take action.
  • Explore the following types of abuse so you can better identify them: emotional, verbal, stalking, financial, physical, sexual and digital abuse.
  • Look for warning signs of abuse.
  • Err on the side of caution.
  • Alert authority figure/police as needed.
  • Put yourself in the victim’s shoes.
  • Reach out, be supportive, listen and acknowledge their feelings.
  • Connect them with resources.

  • Create a safety plan at Love is Respect Safety Planning.
  • Realize obstacles to seeking help include: shame, embarrassment, fear, believing abuse is normal, low self-esteem, lack of money, nowhere to go, pregnancy/parenting, distrust of police, language barriers/immigration status, social/peer pressure and cultural/religious reasons.
  • Build a support system at home, work and school and in your community.
  • Know your social networks.
  • Update your privacy settings.
  • Set boundaries.
  • Recognize the cycle of violence: tension>incident>reconciliation> calm>tension.
  • Keep detailed documentation.
  • Explore the following types of abuse so you can better identify it: emotional, verbal, stalking, financial, physical, sexual and digital abuse.

  • The right to live free from violence and abuse
  • The right to feel safe and respected
  • The right to say NO
  • The right to privacy, online and offline
  • The right to do things you enjoy
  • The right to end a relationship

  • Admit the behavior is wrong.
  • Take responsibility for the problem and get help.
  • Always ask for consent.
  • Explore the types of abuse so you can better identify them: emotional, verbal, stalking, financial, physical, sexual and digital abuse.
  • Recognize the cycle of violence: tension>incident> reconciliation>calm>tension.
  • With help, you can learn how to treat others with respect.

  • Don’t mind your own business.
  • Explore the following types of abuse so you can better identify it: emotional, verbal, stalking, financial, physical, sexual and digital abuse.
  • Look for warning signs of abuse.
  • Err on the side of caution.
  • Alert authority figure/police as needed.
  • Put yourself in their shoes.
  • Reach out, be supportive, listen and acknowledge their feelings.
  • Connect them with resources.

These include shame, embarrassment, fear, believing abuse is normal, low self-esteem, lack of money, nowhere to go, pregnancy/parenting, distrust of police, language barriers/immigration status, social/peer pressure and cultural/religious reasons.

Primary Prevention

Incoming students are provided with education and training on awareness and risk reduction of sexual, dating and intimate partner violence; stalking; and consent in compliance with the Violence Against Women Act and the Clery Act.

Bystander Intervention

The college offers bystander intervention programming in an effort to ensure that each member of the campus community is invested in creating a safe campus environment for themselves and others. Program participants are instructed on safe options for preventing harm and intervening when a risk of sexual misconduct exists.

Ongoing Campaigns

Ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns are provided throughout the school year to students, faculty and staff.

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