[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Abby\u2019s House discussing plans for future Wolves Against Interpersonal Violence committees<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Gretchen Sims<\/strong> | Freelancer [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2022\/05\/ABBY-HOUSE-PIC-2.0.jpg” title_text=”ABBY HOUSE PIC 2.0″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider color=”#8c8c8c” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”8px” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Contact the author at gsims20@mail.wou.edu<\/span><\/p>\n \n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Content warning: <\/b>this article mentions sexual assault.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, 13% of all college students experience rape or sexual assault by means of physical force, violence or incapacitation \u2014 23% of undergraduate female identifying persons and 6.8% of undergraduate male identifying persons.<\/span><\/p>\n These statistics are understandably alarming. Fortunately, Abby\u2019s House is extremely aware of the critical need to push back against interpersonal violence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The idea for the Wolves Against Interpersonal Violence committee began as a grant requirement during the 2010 school year. Although funding was renewed several times, it eventually dissolved in 2019. After that brief pause, Western staff expressed interest in continuing\u00a0 the program, which was previously known as the Campus Against Sexual Assault committee.<\/span><\/p>\n Although a finite list of objectives for WAIV has not yet been cultivated, Kristen Perry, Director of Abby\u2019s House, envisions several for WAIV\u2019s future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cPersonally, I\u2019ve worked (in programs similar to this) at a few different campuses. I\u2019ve seen things that work, and I\u2019ve seen things that don\u2019t work. My dream is to have everyone \u2014 across campus \u2014 on the same page on what prevention and education we offer, what training we offer, what our victim services are, how we can respond and what the conduct case management process is,\u201d Perry stated. \u201cBut I can\u2019t do that alone, I\u2019m glad that the WAIV committee is here to help move along those types of goals \u2014 those dreams.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Right now, many individuals are working together to make Perry\u2019s visions come true. The WAIV committee currently includes individuals who specialize in conduct and Title IX, individuals from Residential Education, Student Health and Counseling, Public Safety, Abby\u2019s House and select leadership members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At current meetings, the committee discusses what is currently being done across campus to prevent interpersonal violence and what could be done to improve the experiences of survivors.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the revised and finalized version of WAIV, the experts and committed people that compose WAIV will be split into three subcommittees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The first will deal with prevention and education which will focus on consent education that is required for students. This committee will also focus on bystander intervention and other education that is offered across campus.<\/span><\/p>\n The second subcommittee will focus on policy. It will revise policies, ensure compliance and also educate the campus on some policies that they need to be aware of \u2014 such as Title IX and the Clery Act.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The final subcommittee will be a response committee \u2014 training faculty and staff on what to do if a student discloses to them. This subcommittee will also focus on the confidential advocacy offered in Abby\u2019s House, qualified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner exams offered at SHCC and how Title IX investigations are performed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sometime in the near future, Abby\u2019s House will be searching for passionate students to sit on committees and help assist with the response to SA on campus. If interested, keep an eye out for more information or reach out to Kristen Perry or Abby\u2019s House directly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Abby\u2019s House has two confidential advocates who can meet with students who have been affected by interpersonal violence such as sexual assault, dating violence, harassment or stalking. 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