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- 2. Home > News Alleged rape on campus leaves students worried ETSU officials did not send a Gold Alert after incident in Centennial Hall Cody B. Lewis Issue date: 10/1/09 Female Reports Sexual Assault On Campus By Amanda Murphy Published: March 2, 2010 Updated: March 2, 2010 Hill College investigating report of rape on campus by Henry Rosoff HILLSBORO - Police have arrested and charged three Hill College basketball players in connection with the alleged rape of a fellow student. The alleged sexual assault occurred around 9:00 p.m. Monday night at the Bailey Dorm on campus. According to the college president, it came following a night of partying where alcohol may have been involved. Campus rape has students concerned at UWG by Leo Hohmann/Times-Georgian 4 days ago Georgia Tech Player Charged In Campus Rape Student Raped on TCU Campus Published : Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009, 8:41 PM CDT Brandon Todd FOX 4 News FORT WORTH, Texas - For the second time in a month, Fort Worth and Texas Christian University police are investigating a student rape case. But, officials said the two cases are significantly different. The sexual assault reported last week involved the possibility of a date rape drunk in a drink. Rape reported on Tech campus
- 3. The Center for Disease Control (2007) reported that 20% to 25% of college women experienced attempted or completed rape during their college careers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. (2007). Understanding sexual violence . Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/images/SV%20Factsheet.pdf
- 4. Unsafe, Unequal, and Unsafe Campus Environments = Limited Chance of Achieving Potential
- 6. Boys better than girls Hostility toward women Women as objects
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- 16. Secondary Prevention: Immediate response after violence has occurred to deal with the short-term consequences of violence. (Sometimes referred to as intervention ) Tertiary Prevention: Long-term responses after violence has occurred to deal with the lasting consequences of violence and offender treatment interventions. Primary Prevention: Systematic process that promotes healthy environments and behaviors and reduces the likelihood or frequency of an injury or traumatization. Taking action before violence occurs
- 17. Seeing how they intersect makes each more powerful. When sexual and domestic violence is unacceptable, offenders are held accountable and victims are supported. By working to change our environment so that it does not foster sexual and domestic violence, we can prevent future harm.
- 18. a systematic process that promotes healthy environments and behaviors and reduces the likelihood or frequency of an injury or traumatization. taking action before violence occurs. Prevention Primary Prevention
- 21. Weave men’s involvement and primary prevention in to the fabric of each institution. Incorporation of entire Spectrum of Prevention Men’s involvement as allies=norms changing activity Create a network of campuses prioritizing primary prevention and engaging men as allies.
- 22. Campus Coordinating Group Intervention Efforts Bystander Intervention Project Student Groups (male/female) Primary Prevention Committee Minnesota Men’s Action Network Work Studies/Interns
- 23. Goal: To proactively create an environment free of sexual and domestic violence. Supports campus wide prevention activities at all levels of the Spectrum of Prevention Undertakes ongoing process of identifying, prioritizing, and creating action plans that will impact the campus environment Focus on Policy and Practice Use University language (Mission/Purpose Statement etc.) as a frame Lower levels of the spectrum build social capital
- 24. Campus Coordinating Group Intervention Efforts Bystander Intervention Project Student Groups (male/female) Primary Prevention Committee Minnesota Men’s Action Network Work Studies/Interns
- 25. Explanation of MN-MAN campus primary prevention model Detailed information on how to organize a primary prevention committee Interactive Primary Prevention Strategizing Activities Model primary prevention organizational practices and policies for campuses Strategies for gaining institutional support Ways to maximize the involvement and contributions of students in your primary prevention effort. Overview of recently completed and ongoing research related to men’s commitment to gender equality and ending men’s violence against women. Information on starting student groups and engaging men
- 30. Violence is acceptable Male Gender Roles/Norms Female Gender Roles/Norms Power – power “over” Private Matter
- 32. “ It is unreasonable to expect that people will change their behavior easily when so many forces in the social, cultural, and physical environment conspire against such change” Institute of Medicine
- 34. Challenges: Keeping a gender based perspective on DV/SA Feeling pressure to play to the sensibilities of men The “bar” is very low for men Men tend to feel victimized when they are challenged Does this project have consistency and staying power? Opportunities: Men created this problem…Now they have the opportunity to fix it! Potential for greater access to funding Greater ability to engage in primary prevention activities/policy change Male allies would serve as positive role models for the community A community of men working to end violence against women would change the norm. Threats: Usually when men organize it is bad for the movement i.e. men’s and father’s “right’s” What is motivating men to get involved in this issue? Can men help without harming 30 years of work? Competition for funding Men often enter new settings with a dominating attitude
- 35. Come up with a plan for specifically engaging men. Use a variety of recruitment tools Personal invitations, social networking, clever campaigns, etc. What does it take to be a true male ally? What makes a student group attractive and successful? Ask…What makes some student groups a waste of time Make strategizing around prevention a regular part of your meeting agenda.
- 36. Women regularly experience violent, threatening, or otherwise invasive situations while they are in college. Many students come to campus having experienced abuse and violence. Students come to campus with normalized beliefs and behaviors which support inequality and unhealthy relationships. Impact on student development Impact on overall campus environment
- 37. The heart is central to facilitating commitment. Empathy is the most salient reason men commit. Personal encouragement to participate is critical. Create a welcoming, challenging, and open space for men to socialize with like-minded men and learn more about themselves and issues related to sexism and men’s violence against women. Relationships with leaders and mentors play a huge role in shaping men’s involvement and altruistic sense of identity and purpose. Study feminism and create structured partnerships between committed men and feminist women’s groups on campus.
- 38. Knowledge and Empathy social/peer support and explorations of masculinity guidance and encouragement self-improvement and altruism.
- 39. Strategy should encompass both students and faculty/staff/administration Identify key partners Formalize their involvement (committee chair, work study, etc.)
- 40. Develop connections and support between your Primary Prevention Committee and student groups. Leaders guide the discussion to incorporate the Spectrum of Prevention. Meetings should move campus men and women with information and action that challenges and engages them. Actions should not just be minimalist activities (like taking a pledge) but a thoughtful integration of men’s and women’s energy and influence on campus.
- 41. Listening to (all) Women (women of color, native women, poor women) Accepting Women’s Leadership Acknowledging Women’s Reality Acknowledging Male Privilege Accountability to Women
- 42. Normalized violence, inequality, exploitation, and harm has an impact on the success of students. Students deserve equal access the educational opportunity a campus provides Campuses can take additional steps to proactively create a safe, healthy, equal, and fun environment that promotes the fulfillment of each student’s potential. Cooperative Effort Men and Women Students and Faculty/Staff/Administration
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- #15: Men etc.
- #21: MN-MAN Pilot Project Section
- #22: Campuses are influential communities within larger communities.
- #24: Ultimately promotes a safe, respectful, and enjoyable campus environment that supports the fulfillment of all students’ potential. Will give examples of possible primary prevention based actions.