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PreventConnect Reading Club: bystander intervention on college campuses

July 7, 2011

posted in: campus,prevention

PreventConnect Reading Club Programs to encourage bystanders to take action to prevent sexual violence and domestic violence have become recognized as promising approaches to primary prevention of violence.  In the June 2011 issue of the journal Violence Against Women, there are many articles sharing the results of research on the effectiveness of bystanders programs. On July

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University of California launches empowerU

June 27, 2011

posted in: CALCASA,campus

The University of California Schools recently released a new website focusing on efforts UC campuses are doing to build a coordinated community response and develop comprehensive educational programs which address sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking on campus. Students can get information on where they can seek help, view university policies and procedures

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Chicago Tribune survey on campus sexual assault

June 20, 2011

posted in: CALCASA,campus

Few arrests, convictions in campus sex assault cases Source: chicagotribune.com Women who report sexual violence on college campuses seldom see their accused attackers arrested and almost never see them convicted, according to a Tribune survey of several Midwestern universities.

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Connection between trafficking and institutions of higher education

May 31, 2011

posted in: campus

Raising consciousness about the complexity surrounding human trafficking is an increasingly important aspect of sexual violence. As we broaden our lens to end sexual violence, it is critical to discuss the struggle associated with human trafficking.  Many groups, communities and organizations across the country and world are collaborating in identifying root causes of violence, risk

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Are colleges doing enough to protect students from sexual assault?

May 23, 2011

posted in: CALCASA,campus

In light of the recent “Dear Colleague” letter from the United States Department of Education.  Sexual assault on college campuses is being brought to light with this recent segment on the Today Show. In addition, the universities mentioned on the Today Show also submitted their response to the segment. University responses    

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Register for Campus Grant Summer Institute

April 26, 2011

posted in: campus

Recipients of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Grant to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking on Campus can register for the Summer 2011 Campus Training & Technical Assistance Institute.  The four institutes will be held during the week of June 20 across the United States.

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