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

[Corina Klies <>]

Hi All,
I have not had experience with this program.  At first blush, the title suggests to me that the audience is potential victims and not potential perpetrators, which I would consider problematic.  As you are speaking to them, I would be asking about their evidence of effectiveness (actual studies, and not just student body or faculty/staff testimonials). The CDC recently published this document that I have found helpful as campuses and community agencies are making similar decisions: 
http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/pdf/Understanding_Evidence-a.pdf   

Also,  is the program more than a one-shot deal and therefore in alignment with the 9 Principles of Prevention (see http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/injuryprevention/PowerPointPresentationsISVPConference2010/C.%20Prevention%20and%20What%20Works_Gibbes_8.24.10.pdf, for example).  

Does it include bystander intervention components?  Are there components that address how to actively engage students in activism/programming, cultural and norms change, or policy level work?  Does the program go beyond awareness raising?  How would the program fit into and support work already happening on your campus (such as peer education prevention programming and/or your SART)? 
Hope this helps!
Corina

On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Clara Porter <> wrote:

Hi folks,

 

Do any of you all have experience using Staying Safe and their Staying Safe at College Program?

 

They are pitching our university and I'd like to have a better sense of how the program is viewed in the field.

 

Thanks,

 

- Clara

 

 

Clara Porter, Coordinator

Interpersonal Violence Prevention

University of Southern Maine

112 Upton Hall, Gorham

780-4218 office

232-0484 cell

-- 
Corina Klies, MSW
Prevention Programs Coordinator

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

4807 Evanswood Drive, Suite 201

Columbus, Ohio 43229

614.781.9651

614.781.9652 (fax)