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Our Mission The mission of the Office of Gender Violence Education and Outreach (GVEO) is to create a community free from gender violence. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of consent, respect, accountability, and support to individuals and the community as a whole. GVEO seeks to empower students through education, awareness, and proactive measures. GVEO offers primary prevention programming, consultation, referrals, networking, risk reduction education, and health promotion. GVEO focuses on an approach that actively engages students, encourages participation, and fosters a culture change. Our Vision All students have the right to learn and live in an environment where…
Alex Whicker, LCMHC, ATR-BC Associate Director of The Office for Gender Violence Education and Outreach she/her/hersatw37@duke.edu Alex is the Associate Director of Gender Violence Education and Outreach. She works to empower students through education, awareness, and proactive measures to foster a campus culture of consent, respect, and accountability. Alex is a Licensed Clinical Mental health Counselor and Board Registered Art Therapist, and emphasizes the transformative power of creating a supportive community network. She hopes to work with the Duke community to create and promote a campus community free from violence.
Online Learning Module GVEO partners with Vector Solutions to create online programming for our incoming undergraduate (SAPU) and graduate (SAPG) students. Both programs feature trainings on consent culture, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships. The trainings strive to empower students with information and skills to mitigate gender violence as they enter Duke University. To ensure all incoming students have a foundational understanding of consent and bystander intervention, all incoming students are required to complete the training prior to arriving on campus. If you have any questions or concerns about the requirement or the training content, please contact sapundergrad@duke.edu or sapgrad@duke.edu for…
Here is a list of off campus resources that may be helpful for anyone who has experienced Gender Violence. Durham Crisis Response Center – Offers support for local survivors of gender violence. Their 24/7 hotline is: 919-403-6562 The Solace Center – Offers immediate support for survivors of sexual violence. It is the first community based sexual assault forensic examination center in North Carolina. Their 24/7 hotline is: 919- 828-7740 LGBTQ Center of Durham – Offers support for LGBTQIA survivors in the Triangle area, such as advocacy, support groups, and resource navigation. RAINN – National nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization. Offers 24/7…
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“A Person can’t Apply for a position if they don’t know about it” It takes more to recruiting candidates than just getting the position on the Duke Careers Site! Review the resources below to help your team actively market your open positions!! Have Templates to Share? Upload Here! Developing a Marketing Plan Developing a marketing plan is almost as important as the interview process itself. After all, how can a candidate apply for a job if they don’t know that it is available? Higher Education, and Student Affairs as a field, is seeing a shift in how potential candidates view…
Sex Positivity & Empowement How is this linked to Gender Violence Prevention? Sexual empowerment is essential in preventing gender violence. By promoting a positive and comprehensive understanding of sex, sexual pleasure, and relationships free from coercion and violence, we create safer experiences. Sexual empowerment teaches the importance of consent, ensuring interactions are based on mutual agreement and respect for boundaries. Focusing on pleasure helps individuals prioritize mutual enjoyment, reducing power dynamics that can lead to coercion. It empowers students to communicate effectively, recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships, and assert boundaries confidently. This holistic approach equips students with the knowledge and…
LATINX HERITAGE MONTH 2023 What is Latinx Heritage Month? Each year, Americans observe Latinx Heritage Month (federally recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month) from September 15 to October 15, to lift up, celebrate, and promote education about individuals who are from or have ancestry from Latin America and the Caribbean. During Latinx Heritage Month, we at Duke strive to increase awareness about Latinx and Latin American histories, identities, cultures, and accomplishments and address issues that affect Latinx and Latin Americans internationally, within the United States, and on campus. Historically, LHM at Duke has been led by students and student organization efforts….
coming soon LATINX HERITAGE MONTH 2024 Our Roots, Our Future As we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month here on campus, our theme, “Our Roots, Our Future,” is a reflection of our powerful journeys and desires. We are reminded of the importance of honoring our historical roots that have shaped our identities while looking towards the future where our values, rich traditions, and learnings along with our journey will create and inspire change. “Our Roots, Our Future” serves as a reminder of the contributions of the Latinx community both at Duke and beyond. It highlights the importance of remaining strongly connected to…
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