Sexual Violence Hotline
244-5466
The Sexual Violence Hotline is operated by members of the Advocates Program 24 hours a
day to provide crisis information and support to persons victimized by sexual assault,
relationship violence, or stalking. Hotline volunteers provide resources for individuals
in crisis or who are looking for assistance processing information about sexual violence.
For more information, contact Sierra at stpepi03@stlawu.edu.
AWARE Training
229-5122
The AWARE Training is a 16-hour training workshop teaching participants about
sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and the resources available both
on campus and in the community. Trainings are open to anyone in the campus community
and are held in the fall and spring semesters.
For more information, contact Katie at kprotos@stlawu.edu.
The Advocates Program
229-5122
Advocates are faculty, staff, and student volunteers who serve as a support system for survivors of sexual violence. They are individuals who have gone through AWARE Training and attend weekly meetings to continue their education on the topic.
Advocates serve as a support for survivors in the following ways:
- Staffing the confidential Sexual Violence Hotline
- Suggestinsg referrals to campus and community resources
- Providing information about sexual violence
- Advocating on behalf of students who elect to pursue disciplinary action
- Working individually with survivors to empower them in their healing process
- Participating in Peer Education programs
Meet the Advocates
For more information, contact Katie at kprotos@stlawu.edu.
Male Athletes Against Sexual Violence (MAASV)
229-5215
Male Athletes Against Sexual Violence is a campus organization dedicated to raising
awareness about sexual violence, creating an atmosphere where such violence will not
be tolerated, and engaging in dialogue about men's role in eradicating sexual violence.
For more information, contact Richard Williams at rwill05@stlawu.edu.
11 out of 12 Training
229-5122
Statistics about sexual violence too often focus on the negative impact of men as perpetrators of these crimes. The "11 out of 12" Training is a twist on a statistic that states "1 out of 12 men will sexually assault a woman at some point in their lifetime," highlighting the fact that 11 out of 12 men will not commit the crime of sexual assault. The training is a one-day workshop that focuses on men and their involvement in the movement to end violence against women, including information about gender roles, sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, male survivors, masculinity, dating survivors, and intervention techniques.
For more information, please contact Katie at kprotos@stlawu.edu.
The Purple Ribbon
229-5122
The Purple Ribbon is the quarterly educational newsletter sponsored by the Advocates Program to
raise awareness about violence toward women on campus, in the community, and in the news and to
publicize upcoming programs and events related to sexual violence. Please contact email Katie
(kprotos@stlawu.edu) with your name, address, and email if you would like to
be placed on our mailing list.
Go Beyond
229-5122
Go Beyond what you think you know about sexual violence by volunteering with this once-a-semester
program dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and to teaching intervention methods
to stop violence before it happens. Go Beyond is a night of creative activism around sexual assault,
dating violence, and stalking that is designed to be educational, empowering, and entertaining. For
more information, contact Mandy Kenton at askent05@stlawu.edu.
