If you are a victim/survivor of sexual violence, click here to find about how to get help and where to go from here.

The Women's Resource Center has specially trained Advocates who can provide confidential guidance and support to Georgia Tech students who have directly experienced sexual violence or who want to support a friend in need.

An Advocate can assist students in identifying resources to cope with the aftermath of sexual violence. These resources include counseling services, medical attention, concerns with housing or classes, etc. An Advocate can also provide support to a student who chooses to report the assault to the police or the Office of Student Integrity. In these cases, an Advocate can provide information about the campus policy on sexual assault and the judicial process as well as accompany students to meetings and provide support during hearings.

Sexual Violence Advocacy Training

You can help address this issue by participating in the following trainings:

Ally

The Ally level training provides an introduction to the problem of sexual violence, a brief overview of advocacy and response at Georgia Tech, and a foundation of basic information needed to assist survisors with resources/referrals on campus. Through discussions and scenarios, we will explore the concepts of power and control, bias and the Georgia Tech Policy on Sexual Harassment and Misconduct. You will also learn about options for continuing education and involvement with the VOICE iniatives to address and end sexual violence in the Georgia Tech community. Click here for a list of trained allies.
Friday, July 17, 9 to 1 p.m. (Lunch provided), Training will be held in the WRC Conference Room, Student Services Bldg, Suite 131

Friday, September 18, 9 to 1 p.m. (Lunch provided), Training will be held in the WRC Conference Room, Student Services Bldg, Suite 131

Wednesday, September 30, 12 to 4 p.m. (Lunch provided), Training will be held in the WRC Conference Room, Student Services Bldg, Suite 131

“I would be better able to help victims, and I feel prepared to at least give them good information about what will happen through out the process.”
- Comment from Ally Training

Safe Sister

The Safe Sister Training is designed for sorority women on campus. The training provides an introduction to the problem of sexual violence, a brief overview of advocacy and response at Georgia Tech, the evolution of the sorority image and a foundation of basic information needed to assist a sorority sister in need of support. This 4-hour training offered during the semester allows women to attend this training in place of a weekly chapter meeting. Click here for a list of Safe Sisters.
Wednesday, October 28, ISyE Executive Classroom, 6 to 10 p.m. (Dinner provided) or
Wednesday, November 18, ISyE Executive Classroom, 6 to 10 p.m. (Dinner provided)

“I’ll make sure the victim has more control instead of taking control myself.”
- Comment from Safe Sister Training

“I will educate my friends to help them understand their options should something happen to them.”
- Comment from Safe Sister Training

Advocate

Advocate training is the advanced phase of the sexual violence training series. Advocate trainees will become familiar with a wide range of agencies and organizations that provide support to victim-survivors of sexual assault and violence, and they practice the skills to work with survivors through scenarios and role plays. This 8-hour training is designed for individuals who have completed the 4-hour Ally/Safe Sister training. We hope that you can attend the entire training, however, special accommodations can be made if you have a scheduling conflict. Click here for a list of Advocates.
Friday, November 6, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (light breakfast and lunch provided), WRC Conference Room, Student Services, Suite 131

To register for training email colleen@gatech.edu

Sexual Violence Task Force

The Task Force, originally founded in 1997, is now under the leadership of Yvette Upton, director of the Women’s Resource Center. Its members are staff and students from a variety of campus departments including: Housing, Greek Affairs, Student Health Center, Wellness Center, Women’s Resource Center, Dean of Students Office, Police Department, Alumni Association, and the Counseling Center.

Initially, the Task Force was charged with drafting and disseminating a consistent campus policy addressing sexual harassment and sexual misconduct on the student level. Since completing the policy, the task force is currently working on three new areas: educating the campus community on the problem of sexual assault; developing programs to prevent sexual assault; and educating the campus about the available resources to aid students who have been assaulted.

The Task Force is currently working on sexual assault prevention through the development of an education and prevention program for college men. These programs will encourage men to question many of the rape supportive attitudes present in our society and to be a driving force in changing our culture and stopping assault. In addition, peer educators are being trained to present workshops for campus classes and organizations.

Workshops are also being conducted to train faculty and staff how to effectively assist students who disclose that they have been sexually assaulted. The workshops are designed to inform participants about the nature of sexual assault and rape and to teach techniques they can use to assist assault survivors find the appropriate campus community.

In addition, a sexual assault "response team," made up of interested faculty, students and staff, is being created to provide support, including counseling and medical assistance, if a sexual assault is reported.

Sexual assault is a serious problem in our society. Georgia Tech is taking proactive approach toward both prevention and providing students with a variety of resources. Click here for a list of the task force.

Colleen Riggle 404-385-4501	Ricky Livingston 404-894-1072