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‘UnSlut’ documentary educates on sexual harassment

Hannah Sheridan October 19, 2017

Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services showcased “UnSlut,” a documentary focused on the effects sexual harassment and bullying can have on victims, along with a follow-up discussion Wednesday.The...

Students hold candles and sing “This Little Light of Mine” during the Take Back the Night event for sexual abuse and violence awareness on Oct. 1, 2017.

‘Take Back the Night’ unites community against sexual, relationship violence

Hannah Sheridan October 3, 2017

Members of Kent State’s community gathered at Risman Plaza Monday to stand in solidarity against sexual, relationship, emotional, domestic and LGBTQ violence during the "Take Back the Night" event.Sexual...

Information obtained from a study conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 1,300-person, five-year study was published December 2016. 

Recognizing the signs of abuse and assault in the classroom

Hannah Wagner March 19, 2017

Over her 15 years of teaching, first grade teacher Lisa Bass said she has seen approximately nine cases of child abuse.Bruises on the back of a student's head from being pushed against the wall and bruises...

SRVSS Office participates in Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sierra Allen Student Life [email protected] April 3, 2016

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States, a goal is set to raise public awareness about sexual violence and advocate ways to prevent it from occurring.Originally, the...

A Call for Help

A call for help: University says more students reporting sexual assaults

Ian Flickinger November 18, 2015

Three months ago, Sarah* matched with a man on Tinder who stood out from all the rest. He seemed “special.” He took interest in her life, listened when she talked and cared about her family. As the...

Natalie Davis (left) and Darian Stephens (right) discuss signs of stalking in their workbooks on March 5, 2015. Natalie and Darian along with their classmates are training to become Green Dot Certified.

Kent State works to prevent violence with Green Dot Week

Dana Miller September 7, 2015

The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Service (SRVSS,) will hold its second annual Green Dot Week, Sept. 8 to Sept. 11.It will be held within the main campus, spreading awareness about...

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes benefit set for Tuesday

Sabrina Scott April 13, 2015

The Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) and the Women’s Center will be hosting their annual benefit walk, now called “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” to be more gender inclusive,...

Green Dot Movement

Map your ‘Green Dot Moment’

Erin Zaranec September 23, 2014

Red dots fill infographics of maps, each one representing some type of horror — crimes, diseases, death or other depressing statistics. Kent State’s Green Dot program aims to fill the map of our community...