Among college students in the U.S., it is estimated that sexual assault is experienced by at least 26% of females and gender non-conforming students, and 6% of male students. Violence prevention on campus requires long-term commitment, vision and planning. Prevention strategies include addressing harmful social norms that support sexual violence through zero-tolerance policies, promoting positive messages, bystander intervention, and creating a safe campus for all.
Please Note: A key priority for prevention work is to do no harm. Individuals providing prevention programs should be trained on the content and prepare others to appropriately and safely respond to disclosures BEFORE an event or presentation. Program facilitators are highly encouraged to partner with a local rape crisis center and other specialized providers.
Empower students, faculty, and staff on campus to become proactive bystanders in instances of sexual and interpersonal violence and harassment.
Coaching Leadership, Equity, and Respect (CLEAR) is the only evidence-based prevention program that trains and motivates college coaches to teach their young male athletes healthy relationship skills and that violence never equals strength.
This project was supported with financial assistance as a grant from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.