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One of our goals for GVEO is to increase overall awareness around gender violence. Awareness months offer students and staff a way to be actively engaged in speaking about an issue related to gender violence. Through our observation of awareness months, we develop activities and events that encourage our community to discuss important topics related to violence prevention at Duke. October Relationship Violence Awareness Month October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM). The goal of RVAM is to raise public awareness around relationship violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. We know that one month is not enough…
Lydia McInnes (she/her) Assistant Director A North Carolina native, Lydia McInnes (MA) earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media and Journalism and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2019. She then attended Arizona State University where she worked as a graduate assistant in the Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology while earning her Master of Arts in Gender Studies. At Duke, Lydia works within the department of Student Engagement as the Assistant Director of Gender Equity at the Duke Women’s Center. Working with campus and community partners, Lydia aims to promote a positive campus environment that centers gender equity, intersectionality,…
Safety Before signing a lease, it’s important to evaluate the safety of where you’d like to live. Like most cities, Durham is not immune from crime. Take the time to understand your neighborhood and learn ways to keep yourself safe. Safety Resources Community Crime Map: Search crime statistics in your area by entering your potential address into the map. Duke Police Department recommends focusing on crimes like larceny and burglary. LiveSafe:Be sure to download Duke’s safety app, LifeSafe. DukeALERT: Make sure you’re signed up for Duke’s emergency notification system, DukeALERT. Questions to ask apartment staff: Are staff present on-site? What…
A message to the Duke community: This letter is to reaffirm our institution’s steadfast commitment to preventing gender violence on our campus and within our community. As the director of Duke’s Gender Violence Education and Outreach (GVEO) office, I wish to highlight that it is of utmost importance to us that every member of our campus feels safe, supported, and respected. Gender violence, in its various forms, is an issue that affects individuals across all demographics and backgrounds. It undermines the very fabric of our community and creates barriers to achieving our collective goals of inclusivity and equality. It is…
The following message was shared on Jewish Life at Duke’s social media channels on October 9, 2023.
Welcome Duke is committed to providing a comprehensive response for those in our community who have experienced any form of gender violence. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our community are met with caring and compassionate response while being provided access to all available resources. Everyone’s experience to gender violence is unique. The information below lays out the wide array of resources available to survivors of gender violence. Family and friends of survivors may also use this information to become more aware of the options available at Duke University.We hope tuning into the options available to you…
Reach Out! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback feel free to contact us at gveo@duke.edu. Request A Program or Workshop We are available to facilitate discussions and present interactive programs on gender violence prevention. We can adapt any workshop to meet the needs of your group. Fill out our form Check out our Upcoming Events on DukeGroups! GVEO Office The Wellness Center 305 Towerview DrRm 131ADurham, NC 27710 Find us on Duke Maps If you attended a program or training and would like to provide feedback, please fill out this survey.
Women’s Center Programs & Services The Women’s Center offers a variety of programs for students. From our monthly Wind Down Wednesdays and Lunch and Learn Workshops, to Signature Events like the Reproductive Justice Conference, Black Femme Dinner, and WomC Awards. Read on to learn more about our programs and check out our DukeGroups page to sign up and attend! September – Femme Student Group Showcase The Femme Student Group Showcase is intended to connect students to some cool women and femme-led student groups on campus. With topics ranging from career and business, gender equity and the arts, to STEM and…
VA Benefits and Certification The Registrar’s Office serves as the School Certifying Official (SCO) for Duke. Please direct questions related to benefits and certification to veteranseducation@duke.edu or 919-684-2813. Comprehensive instructions on how to apply benefits can be found at the Duke University Registrar Website. If you have already applied with the VA to use your benefits, have received your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter from them, please forward a copy of the letter to veteranseducation@duke.edu. Veterans and military-affiliated students may be eligible for education and training benefits, such as Yellow Ribbon Program Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Veteran Readiness and Employment…
Tayla Suitte (she/her) Assistant Director Before joining the Women’s Center in October 2023, Raleigh native, Tayla Suitte, resided in the Queen City where she became a two time graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Go Niners!). During her time at UNC Charlotte, Tayla earned a bachelors degree in Health Systems Management in December 2020 and a Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology in May 2023. As the Assistant Director of Community Engagement, Tayla facilitates collaborations with community organizations and campus partners to address issues relating to reproductive justice and gender equity. She oversees multiple…