sexual assault
Vanderbilt works to implement new Title IX regulations
Aug. 7, 2020—Universities across the country, including Vanderbilt, are not only preparing for an unprecedented academic year because of COVID-19, they are also working to implement the U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX regulations, which are scheduled to take effect Aug. 14.
Wellcast: Raising awareness of male survivors of sexual assault
Apr. 24, 2018—All survivors of abuse/sexual assault deserve support and understanding, but the experience of males is often overlooked due to social attitudes, stereotypes and reluctance to come forward. Studies suggest that one in six boys in the United States will become victims of sexual assault before they turn 18.
Sexual misconduct task force continues focus on prevention as standing provost committee
Mar. 1, 2018—Formed in 2009 and charged with reviewing and recommending campus strategies for preventing sexual misconduct, the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault’s continuing contributions are reflected in a name change for the group.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Jan. 19, 2018—On Jan. 19, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was the victim of a forcible fondling, involving inappropriate touching, in a campus residence hall on Jan. 16.
Work/Life Connections–EAP offers guidance on talking about sexual assault and harassment
Jan. 18, 2018—The Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program offers tips on how to talk about sexual assault and sexual harassment.
New AAU report includes Vanderbilt efforts to prevent sexual assault
Apr. 26, 2017—Vanderbilt’s efforts to educate incoming students about sexual assault prevention, and to help all students better understand how the university responds to and investigates reports of sexual misconduct, are mentioned in a new report released April 26 by the Association of American Universities.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Nov. 18, 2016—On Nov. 11, 2016, a female student reported to a Campus Security authority that she was sexually assaulted by a male student in a residence hall room on Oct. 30, 2016.
Project Safe sponsoring April events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr. 7, 2016—The Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response is sponsoring five events in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Vanderbilt Project Safe Center to become limited confidential resource in fall 2016
Mar. 23, 2016—Vanderbilt University has taken another step in fostering a culture that encourages reporting incidents of sexual assault on campus. Beginning in the fall of 2016, the Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response will become a limited confidential resource for students.
Vanderbilt releases campus climate survey results and recommendations for combating sexual assault
Jan. 26, 2016—Vanderbilt University has released results from its inaugural Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault. The university also released recommendations developed by its Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault based on its analysis of survey results.
Gender violence prevention expert Jackson Katz to speak at Vanderbilt Sept. 10
Sep. 2, 2015—Jackson Katz, internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of gender violence prevention education and critical media literacy, will deliver a talk on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Vanderbilt’s Student Life Center.
Vanderbilt students pledge ‘It’s On Us’ to end sexual violence
Nov. 25, 2014—About 300 Vanderbilt students recently turned out to sign an online pledge and declare “It’s On Us” to end power-based personal violence on campus.