4 Things You Can Do for Campus Safety Awareness Month September 12, 2018
4 Things You Can Do for Campus Safety Awareness Month
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, a campaign that calls attention to safety concerns and violence prevention at colleges and universities. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is proud to partner with many Northeast Ohio schools to promote safety and support survivors on campus.
Whether you are a student, parent, faculty, or staff, you can help build a safer campus community this fall. Here are four ways to promote safety on campus:
1. Spread the word about resources for survivors of campus sexual assault
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center provides comprehensive services for survivors of campus sexual assault, available at our many community locations.
Take a few minutes today to learn more about services available for survivors of campus sexual assault. Help us reach even more survivors with comprehensive healing services by speaking about them in your classroom, posting about them on social media, or sharing them with your student organization.
2. Get to “Know Your IX”
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Under Title IX, discrimination on basis of sex can include sexual violence. Visit Know Your IX’s resource page to learn more about what this federal civil rights law means for college students.
If you are thinking about reporting your assault to your school or to law enforcement, our advocates are here to help. We will explain your rights and your options, and support you through every step of the reporting and investigation processes.
3. Schedule an educational program for your staff or student group
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center collaborates with local campuses in an ongoing effort to improve trauma-informed care and response protocols, raise awareness, and provide educational programs.
If you are a professor, administrator, or student leader who wishes to schedule a presentation for your group, please contact us with your request. To learn more about education opportunities outside of college campuses, visit our Prevention and Education pages.
4. Learn strategies to prevent sexual violence on (and off) campus
Everyone can play a role in creating a safer, healthier community. Through bystander intervention, individuals are empowered to recognize and help prevent potentially harmful situations. By learning, using, and sharing the “Three D’s” of bystander intervention (Distract, Delegate, and Direct) you can be a part of the movement to end sexual violence. Read about How to Be a Positive Bystander or watch our recent Facebook Live conversation, Strategies to Prevent Sexual Violence, to learn more.
Thank you for helping Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and schools across the country build safer college communities this fall.
You are not alone.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence—on campus or off, yesterday or decades ago—we are here for you. For 24/7 support or information, text or call (216) 619-6192 or (440) 423-2020 or chat on our website.