MCASA Launches Campaign to Prevent Sexual Violence on College Campuses
May 24, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2011
MCASA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
MCASA has launched an outreach campaign, Speak up. Speak out. that focuses on engaging bystanders in preventing sexual violence on college campuses statewide. “MCASA is proud to partner with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to launch a college sexual violence prevention campaign in Maryland. Women between the ages of 18 to 24 are at the highest risk of being sexually assaulted, which is why we have decided to focus our efforts on a college-aged audience,” said MCASA Executive Director, Jennie Boden.
The campaign includes a website, www.speakup-speakout.org, which utilizes illustrations of sexual violence statistics specific to college campuses to encourage students to share this information on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. The website also features personal accounts from college students who have experienced sexual violence, as well as information and resources on how students can become more involved in ending sexual violence on their campuses.
A series of brochures has also been produced to accompany the website. How You Can Help Prevent Sexual Violence on Campus, Healthy Relationships and How Guys Can Prevent Sexual Violence on Campus can be viewed on the prevention page and are available to schools statewide. To learn more about the campaign or to request copies of brochures email info at mcasa dot org or call 410-974-4507.
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is the statewide collective voice advocating for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual assault, and accountability for all offenders. MCASA actively works to end sexual violence in the state of Maryland through public policy, community outreach, education, technical assistance and legal services.
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