photo © 2009 Emily Hanlon

It affects all of us.

The Sexual Assault Prevention Program is an educational awareness and outreach program run through Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling in Athens, Ohio.

We offer a variety of primary prevention activities targeted at middle school, high school and college students, as well as community members in Athens, Hocking and Vinton Counties.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted and is in need of help, please call our crisis line at 1-888-475-8484, or go to RAINN's online hotline.

Sexual Assaults on Cruise Ships

Posted on Monday, 22 June 2009

 CNN_reports about sexual assaults that occur on cruise ships. 

Athens SVPC meeting

Monday, July 6, 2009 - 16:00 - 17:00

 The next Athens Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition meeting will be held Monday July 6th, 4pm at the Women's Center in Baker 403.

Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 19:00 - 20:00

Volunteer meetings will resume next Fall. They will be held Tuesdays from 7-8pm on OU's campus.

Take Back the Night Week at OU

Monday, April 20, 2009 (All day) - Friday, April 24, 2009 (All day)

Take Back the Night Week at Ohio University is Monday April 20th-Friday April 24th.

OU’s sexual assault task force seeks more funding

Posted on Tuesday, 24 February 2009

The Post reports  that the Ohio University sexual assault task force is seeking funding for an advocate who would help victims seek help, from crisis intervention to follow up services.

Controversy Over Prior Sexual Relationship Evidence in Athens County Case

Posted on Saturday, 21 February 2009
This month The Athens News published a story on a student charged with kidnapping and rape who planned to submit evidence about the prior sexual relationship he had with the plaintiff.