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Location of the Kent State Women’s Center, which also houses the Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services office (SRVSS). 

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services fully adapts to the pandemic with virtual programming

Anthony Elder Reporter March 13, 2021

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services continues to offer all of its advocacy and support programs despite the spread of COVID-19. Other than converting its programs to a virtual...

Kelly Premo is an education coordinator for a rape crisis center.

Sexual violence survey sparks discourse over sexual assault on college campuses

Madisyn Woodring Reporter February 27, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following story has been updated to include comments from Tyler Conley and other students who responded to the email thread.A controversial email, sent in reply to a request to complete...

Kent State offers emergency grants to assist students

Emily Walters Reporter April 22, 2020

Kent State University has started an emergency grant for students in need during this pandemic. Interim Dean of Students Taléa Drummer-Ferrell said, “We had people reaching out to us asking if they...

Alfreda Brown to leave university in April

Molly Adams Reporter February 20, 2020

Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Alfreda Brown will say goodbye to Kent State at a farewell reception in April.Appointed in 2009 as the inaugural vice president...

Alfreda Brown, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Alfreda Brown embraces difference, paves the way for diversity at Kent State University

Molly Adams Reporter February 14, 2020

Kent State University’s Diversity Trailblazer Award was recently renamed the Alfreda Brown Diversity Trailblazer Award for her groundbreaking work at the university. Presented to Brown Jan. 24, the...

Students discuss the #MeToo movement and their experiences with it at Kent Talks on Feb. 13.

KentTalks discusses #MeToo and issues on consent

Sara Crawford February 13, 2019

Kent State Leadership hosted a KentTalks event discussing the #MeToo movement Wednesday.The event allowed students to reflect on the different perspectives people have involving sexual assault and the...

SRVSS’ first ‘Kisses for Consent’ raises money for those in need

Kody Elsayed February 13, 2019

When asking to kiss a romantic partner, feelings of anxiety can develop within some people. But, as difficult as it may be to ask, the consent of any physical action is necessary.“Always ask before you...

#MeToo movement to be discussed at KentTalks

Sara Crawford February 10, 2019

Kent State Leadership will be hosting a KentTalks event on Wednesday discussing the #MeToo movement.The annual event will focus on the topic of consent and the controversies behind the #MeToo movement...

Location of the Kent State Women’s Center, which also houses the Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services office (SRVSS). 

Stalking Awareness Month: SRVSS office sheds light on topic through social media

Ella Abbott January 27, 2019

Kent State’s Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) took to Twitter this month to spread awareness about stalking.January is Stalking Awareness month, and the campaign follows the...

Starbucks shops on campus are teaming up with The Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) to raise awareness of sexual abuse.

Coffee sleeves and support services

Chloe Forbes April 11, 2018

When getting your morning coffee fix, you might have a noticed the regular brown coffee cup sleeve replaced with a white one.As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Sexual and Relationship Violence...

Lauren Dangel, a freshman communication studies major, hits Brian Bowles using the technique he taught those in attendance of the self-defense class.

Students learn valuable skills during self-defense class

Chyenne Tatum October 27, 2017

An attack can happen at any place and time, which is why students were preparing for the unexpected before it happens during a self-defense class on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.Kayla Powell, a freshman human...

T-shirts line the second floor of the Student Center as part of the Clothesline Project, which addresses the issue of violence against women and men on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Got consent?

Zoe Swartz October 25, 2017

In the midst of Sex Week 2017, Kent Interhall Council hoped to raise awareness on sexual assault with their Clothesline Project.The project displayed shirts with personal messages made by student survivors,...