Issues concerning sexual assault, dating violence, sexual harassment, conflict management and other types of interpersonal violence are discussed in these programs. Myths, stereotypes and misconceptions are challenged and behavior and attitude change is encouraged. Through a series of activities, the audience learns about these issues and begins to change and challenge societal norms. Short-term counseling is available for victims of violent crimes as well as for partners and friends of victims. Referrals for those that may require further assistance are also available.
All services are confidential.
For further information, or to schedule an appointment, program or theater presentation, contact the Department of Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance. We must do all that we can to prevent sexual violence. Prevention goes beyond cautioning people to avoid certain behaviors or situations. Members of our community should have the right to live, learn, love and any number of ordinary, everyday behaviors without having their bodies appropriated by another on the presumption that some threshold has been reached beyond which there is no turning back. Most of us know what we are doing and what is reasonable, acceptable and decent behavior.