University of Maryland at College Park Implements New Sexual Violence Intervention and Prevention Program

Here is some good news about sexual assault prevention from the University of Maryland-College Park. UMD is launching a new sexual assault prevention program on campus. The program will educate incoming freshmen about sexual assault awareness and bystander intervention techniques. Although this is only a pilot program to be tested on some students, the University will soon vote on whether to expand the program to all students.

Perhaps the best thing about this program is that one single individual sexual assault survivor was responsible for getting this program in place, which just goes to show you that one person really can have a voice AND make a difference. Hats off to UMD and to that one brave survivor! I hope other campuses will follow UMD's fine example.

Sexual Assault Prevention Pilot Course Implemented for Fall - The Diamondback

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