Campus Community
Posted: Thursday, April 3, 2008Violence on Campus Seminar
Stephen M. Thompson, associate professor of physical education and sport at Central Michigan University and a leading expert on sexual assault, will conduct the seminar “Violence on Campus: Recognize and Refer” on Friday, April 11, from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. in the Bengal Room in Houston Gym. This program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice Violence against Women On Campus (VAWOC) Grant, is part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The VAWOC grant aims to reduce sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking on campus.
The seminar will focus on recognizing signs in students who may be victims of stalking, sexual assault, and relationship violence and how to refer them to campus and community resources.
The event is free, but reservations are required. Space is limited to 60 people. R.S.V.P. to Jackie Hirtreiter, (716) 878-4436, by Friday April 4.
