Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Chadwick, Kimberly" <>]

Hi Everyone,

I was recently contacted by a student from another small private college in 
the area because her university does not have any support for students who 
have been sexually assaulted.  She is wanting to present a case to the 
university about the necessity of making a change in some way (either hiring 
someone to begin educational programming and starting a peer group, or 
something along those lines). I was able to talk to her about what I have 
done, but as my position is new on my campus and I am still developing many 
different aspects, I would like to give her more information that may be more 
beneficial. She is trying to present a case to her university about the 
necessity of some kind of support.

I am wondering what other small private universities (especially those that 
are religiously affiliated) have done on several levels:

1.       How did you get a program started or an educator hired for this? And 
any advice on overcoming obstacles?

2.       What does your program/position look like? (i.e. at smaller 
universities, sometimes it is not feasible to have a 24 hour advocate

3.       Does anyone have advice in how to address this at a university that 
is religiously affiliated? (The university in question has the students sign 
an abstinence contract when they enroll, which creates barriers to 
services-does anyone have advice on dealing with this and other issues that 
are specific to a religious institution?)

4.       Does anyone know of research that focuses on prevention and 
education on small university campuses? Or more general research (such as 
universities with support for sexual assault survivors have better retention 
rates, or something that would help her make her claim to the administration).

Any information would be helpful.

Thank you all!
Kim

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Kim Chadwick, LCSW | Campus Wellness Coordinator | Student Life
Pacific University | 2043 College Way | Forest Grove, OR 97116
p: 503.352.2273 |