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Click here for a Wisconsin teacher's inspiring example of primary prevention in an elementary classroom.
Click here for new data from the CDC concerning sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence or adult men and women in the United States. Some statistics from the report:
A new study from the National Institute of Justice reveals that school level interventions can significantly reduce dating violence and sexual harassment among middle school students. Check out the full article here.
This week, a national study found that sexual harassment affects about half of the students in grades seven to 12.
As Soraya Chemaly writes in her article "Six Ways for Dads and Moms to Help Daughters with Street Harassment",
"Fighting against street harassment isn't silly or futile. Men who harass, who are predatory, do it because they can. For girls and women, half of all humans, there is nothing "normal" about it. It takes place in the context of cultural misogyny, disrespect, discrimination, rape and power, keeping public places largely male-dominated and impeding equality in the most base and threatening way possible."
September is Campus Safety Month and October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! There are several events coming up on campus and in the community.
CLICK "READ MORE" TO SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE.
Part time (8 hours per week), temporary position available August 15th for Teen Peer Education Group Facilitator. The Teen Peer Education Group Facilitator will be responsible for facilitating and supervising weekly meetings of the Teen Violence Task Force in local high schools.
What does having a "healthy relationship" really mean? Check out this article on how to build a healthy relationship with your partner. Not just for teens!
The Sexual Assault Prevention Program has received grant money from the Athens Foundation to continue the Healthy Relationships Clubs in Athens County!
CLICK HERE to check out an interview about the program and the Athens Foundation grants!
Sunday, April 17, 2011- Thursday, April 21, 2011
Take Back the Night is a national movement aimed at increasing awareness of sexual and domestic violence.
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