Sexual Violence

Apr 17, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

A Survivor Toolkit for Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis

Students who have been impacted by IPV must often navigate unprecedented changes and obstacles in the midst of COVID-19.

Apr 5, 2019

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A Student’s Role in Ending the Violence

Sexual violence impedes student well-being at university campuses across the nation. According to RAINN, university students are at an elevated risk of rape and sexual assault.

Sep 12, 2018

Women’s Center Welcomes New Rape Prevention Education Coordinator

Carlyn Wright-Eakes has joined the Wolfpack community as NC State’s rape prevention education coordinator, an integral member of the Women’s Center team.

Mar 29, 2018

“Embrace Your Voice” During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) takes place every April and is part of a national initiative to raise awareness about sexual violence. This year’s theme, “Embrace your Voice,” speaks to the importance of creating a culture that supports survivors of sexual violence. NC State aims to create a campus in which our students believe and support survivors, do not accept acts of violence and join efforts to create a safer campus and a safer world for all of us.

Nov 9, 2017

New Posters Fulfill One Component of NC State’s Federal Title IX Obligations

The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity has published a new Title IX poster series. The posters are intended for display in all campus buildings as part of NC State’s compliance efforts in accordance with Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972.

Oct 26, 2017

NC State Remains Committed to Fairness as Title IX Interim Guidance Issued

Recent actions relating to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, have led many to wonder how changes in federal guidelines will affect programs and services on campus and what these changes may mean.

Jan 6, 2017

Project SAFE Workshop Kicks Off Spring 2017 Lineup – Sign Up Now

The lineup of GLBT Advocate Program workshops for the spring semester kicks off on Thursday, January 19, 2017 with a “Project SAFE” workshop. This year's offerings include both new and returning offerings to meet your educational needs. Choose one or all.

Sep 9, 2016

GLBT Advocate Program Debuts New Workshops

One of the signature initiatives of the GLBT Center is the GLBT Advocate Program, which launched last year and had over 100 participants in its inaugural year.

Mar 17, 2016

Getting Real: April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events Still Needed

April has come around again and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, or SAAM, is still needed. Why? To raise awareness of a critical set of issues many still struggle against. SAAM is commemorated across the nation by community agencies, police departments, local businesses and campus communities. The Women’s Center has planned a full calendar of Sexual Assault Awareness Month programs.

Oct 8, 2015

Women’s Center’s Slutwalk Event Garners Support and Attendees

On October 1, 2015, approximately 250 NC State students united to protest victim blaming and slut shaming at the university's first ever large-scale SlutWalk. SlutWalk: A Walk to End Victim Blaming was organized by The Movement Peer Educators, a student organization composed of trained peer educators who facilitate workshops on issues of gender equity and social justice.