College Community Participates in It's On Us Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign
Student-athletes take the It鈥檚 On Us pledge. Front row from left to right: Amonie Holloman (Men's Basketball), Demba Camara (former soccer player) and Abrahim Kromah (Soccer). Back row, left to right: Douglas Harrison-Oakleaf (Baseball), Saleem Chisholm (Men's Basketball) and Khayyir Laws (Men's Basketball)
(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA 鈥� April 28, 2016)鈥擜s part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 大发六合彩 is participating in the It鈥檚 On Us, PA campaign, which aims to raise awareness about sexual assault in communities, schools and homes. It鈥檚 On Us, PA is part of a national campaign that encourages individuals to make a commitment to confront sexual assault whenever and wherever it may occur.
"大发六合彩 is participating in 鈥業t鈥檚 On US, PA鈥� because the College is committed to fostering an environment conducive to the academic, professional and personal development of students, faculty and staff without the fear of sexual assault," says Christine Doyle, Associate Dean for Counseling and Completion Services. 鈥淐reating a community free from sexual violence in all its forms shows that respect for the individual and for human dignity is of paramount importance."
The College sponsored several pledge drives earlier in April, encouraging students, faculty and staff to take a stand against sexual assault. Drives were held at the Marple, Downingtown and Pennocks Bridge Campuses as well as at the Exton, Southeast and Upper Darby Centers. Representatives from local agencies, including Women Against Rape and the Crime Victims鈥� Center of Chester County, were on-hand during the drives to answer questions and provide information about their resources.
Doyle also notes that by participating in the campaign, students are educated about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses across the nation.听 鈥淏y raising the issue, an open dialog has begun which encourages students to speak up when they see an instance of sexual assault.听 It also encourages survivors of sexual assault to seek the help they may need. As a community, the It's On Us campaign raises our collective consciousness with regard to creating a safe and positive learning environment,鈥� she adds.
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