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["Mike Domitrz (author & speaker)" <>]

Until the research is completed, lets talk about how to address both
possibilities of the research outcome.  Programming should always be
tailored to the audience being addressed.  To have the safest approach, we
should speak to first year students about the dangers and risk they may face
AND talk with older students about the ongoing risks that exist on campus
for them (and their peers).  The best approach is to utilize as many
effective approaches -- as often as possible.  Creating multiple posters and
slogans to address the many different student populations (1st year
students, males, females, GLBT, etc...).

Without a doubt, effective research can provide us with fantastic tools to
build an even stronger foundation for creating awareness!

Mike Domitrz  

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To: "Mike Domitrz (author & speaker)" 
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Cc: "S. Daniel Carter" 
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 "Rus Funk" 
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Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Rape First Semester


> I don't think any of us would question that education is essential, or
> that freshmen should receive education about sexual assault.  In fact, I'm
> pretty sure all of us wish there was much more education!  I think the
> reason this group cares whether rape is more common during the first
> semester is because they want to make their prevention programs as
> effective as possible.  If it's true that freshmen women are behaving in
> some way that makes them more vulnerable to sexual assault, prevention
> programs would need to address this (and find a way to do it without
> victim blaming).  If it is not true, and freshman women are not assaulted
> more often, then repeating the stat is dangerous to older students because
> it gives them a false sense of security.  More importantly, I worry that
> it can encourage focus on victim behavior rather than perpetrator
> attitudes and actions, which are really what needs to change.
>
> Until someone does the study that settles the question, I think we could
> all agree that prevention programs, perfect or not, should take place
> early and often.
>
> Ashley Burczak
> SAFER
>
>
> > The overall issue is education.  The earlier -- the better.  Getting
K-12
> > to
> > appropriately and openly discuss sexual assault and healthy
relationships
> > is
> > improving.  Nevertheless, we still have a long way to go.  For this
> > reason,
> > we need to be diligent about getting these important messages to college
> > students as soon as possible.  The sooner we can reveal how this issue
> > effects each student on a personal basis, the sooner the student can
> > create
> > a stronger awareness in their own life and in the lives of others.
> > Orientation is a great place to start the conversation and education.
The
> > key is to follow that first educational moment with many more programs
> > throughout each year.  In addition, provide varied educational
> > programming.
> >
> > Presenters on this issue can tell you how often students say, "I've
heard
> > rape and sexual assault programs before, but I never realized . . ."
The
> > more chances we provide for learning, the greater the chances are that
> > positive change will take place.  Education is a life-long journey!!
> >
> > Mike Domitrz  
> > 
> > -- "Can I Kiss You?  Dating, Communication, Respect & Sexual Assault
> > Awareness" for Students & Educators
> > -- Watch Video Online at www.domitrz.com
> > -- Toll-Free: (800) 329-9390
> > -- Website:  www.domitrz.com
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "S. Daniel Carter" 
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> > To: 
> > <>
> > Cc: "Rus Funk" 
> > <>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 2:28 PM
> > Subject: Re: SAPC Digest, Vol 240, Issue 1
> >
> >
> >> One thing I've noticed is that in the fall the level of personal
> > connection
> >> between the acquaintances involved in sexual assaults is lower, often
> > having
> >> only met recently. Is it possible that this is a factor in their being
> >> willing to come forward?
> >>
> >> ********************************
> >> S. Daniel Carter
> >> Senior Vice President
> >> Security On Campus, Inc.
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