What Can You Do to Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence?

Throughout the year, students on campus can dedicate themselves to violence prevention efforts through a host of activities. Here’s what you can do on your college campus and in your community:

1. Start Networking

Become a part of the kNOwMORE Campaign’s social network. Join us on Facebook , contribute as a student writer for the kNOwMORE blog , and link the campaign to your campus website.

2. Educate Others

Distribute information and talk to people about the connection between coercion, violence, and reproductive health.  Set up tables at campus events, fairs, or distribute informatin during student orientation.

3. Host an Event

Put together an annual event to engage students on your college campus around violence against women and reproductive health. Educate students on the campus by hosting a forum during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October or Sexual Assault Awareness month in April.

Collaborate with campus organizations, e.g., student government, sororities, fraternities and campus offices, including residence life, student health services and the women’s center. Engage local organizations in your effort to educate the campus community, and let students know where they can get help.

See sample events to help you get started:

Sample Panel Discussion
Sample Keynote Speaker

4. Be a Mentor and a Role Model.

Be a mentor to middle school and high school students in your community. Integrate violence prevention efforts into existing mentorship programs on your campus. Provide youth with information on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Host a discussion about healthy relationships, and be a non-violent role model for students on your campus and in your community.

5. Give Service.

Support local domestic violence and sexual assault agencies. Volunteer your time. Work with a campus organization to host a fundraising drive, or food bank. Many shelters house women and their children, and need local support. Adopt an agency in your community and show your support.