Sexual violence prevention starts here and it starts with you!
There are many ways to get involved in sexual violence prevention at Keene State College from becoming a student worker to peer education initiatives to bystander intervention to simply volunteering for specific sexual violence prevention programs. Look through the programs below to see how you can get involved today! Interested in learning more about a particular topic area related to sexual violence prevention or response? Visit our Request a Training page to learn more about (and request one of) our exciting educational programs.
Bringing in the Bystander® Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program
Bringing in the Bystander is an evidence-based bystander intervention program. Rather than focusing narrowly on people who cause harm and people impacted by harm, the highly interactive Bringing in the Bystander® curriculum uses a community responsibility approach. It teaches bystanders how to safely intervene in instances where sexual violence, relationship violence or stalking may be occurring or where there may be risk that it will occur. Participants will learn to recognize potentially harmful situations, develop individualized and safe intervention strategies, and why everyone has a responsibility to intervene if they witness harmful or potentially harmful situations. These highly interactive 90-minute trainings are co-facilitated by trained Keene State staff, faculty, and students. For more information about the program or becoming a BITB facilitator, contact Catt Workman at catherine.workman@keene.edu. To request a BITB training for your class, group, or organization, visit our Request a Training page.
NASPA Certified Peer Educator Program
The NASPA Certified Peer Education Program prepares students to become knowledgeable, confident leaders in health promotion and prevention education. Through evidence-based training, peer educators develop skills in communication, facilitation, leadership, and bystander intervention while learning how to connect fellow students with campus and community resources.
Peer educators serve as student leaders within the risk prevention and wellness programs. They assist with educational workshops, awareness campaigns, campus events, and outreach initiatives, while providing a student perspective that helps ensure programming is relevant, engaging, and responsive to the needs of the campus community. Peer educators also serve on the Sexual Violence Prevention Coordination Team (SVPCT), helping plan and implement prevention initiatives throughout the academic year.
If you are interested in learning more about the peer education program, to request a program for your class, or simply learn more please contact the program advisors, Catt Workman and/or Emily Alexander at catherine.workman@keene.edu, 603-358-2077 or emily.alexander1@keene.edu, 603-358-2642.
Sexual Violence Prevention Coordination Team (SVPCT)
The SVPCT is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving Keene State College’s ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Through community engagement and collaboration, proactive education and programing, comprehensive training, community empowerment, effective intervention, and trauma-informed response we will create a caring, supportive, equitable, and inclusive campus community for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Together we plan and coordinate sexual violence prevention & education events throughout the year including for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Stalking Awareness Month in January, Dating Violence Awareness month in February, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Open meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11am via Teams and/or in-person at 48 Butler Ct. Please contact Catt Workman at catherine.workman@keene.edu or 603-358-2077 for more information.
uSafeUS® App
This free and confidential app offers easy-to-use tools to help you and your friends make a smooth exit from uncomfortable situations, get home safely, and find support in the aftermath of sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking. Search “uSafeUS” in the App Store or on Google Play to download for free today. Once downloaded, search for Keene State. Trust your instincts, download uSafeUS.®
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to request programs and/or consultations on these topics and more. The Sexual Violence Prevention Coordination Team (SVPCT) is always happy to consider new and creative requests. Contact the OVW project director, Catt Workman at catherine.workman@keene.edu or 603-358-2077 with any questions.