On college campuses nationwide, statistics denote that 1-in-5 college aged women will be sexually assaulted before their graduation. At Gannon University, there is not a survivor’s group for victims of sexual assault.
For our project, we propose the creation of a Survivor’s of Sexual Assault (SOSA) group which would be facilitated through Health & Counseling Services at Gannon. If a student went to complete an intake appointment at Health & Counseling to report that they were a victim of sexual assault, we would hope this group would serve as a safe place for them to connect with other students, faculty, or staff members who were also coping with a similar situation. We suggest that the group be advised by a professional Health & Counseling staff member who would be able to facilitate meaningful conversation about sexual assault on college campuses. Although there are services available in the Erie community, this would bridge the gap on our own campus.
Updates
February 15, 2018
The emails I receive from students sharing their own stories are heavy to carry but they confirm that this space is necessary. I am still pushing for a formal response from the administration despite the current wall of silence.
February 15, 2018
Reaching this point has been exhausting but watching the numbers climb makes me feel less alone in this fight. This is heavy work and progress feels slow, but seeing so many people demand a place for survivors keeps me moving forward.
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I hope this actually happens. Sending love to everyone who needs a group like this.
this is so needed. way too many people on campus are struggling in silence and we really need a space like this here.
finally a real step in the right direction. thanks for getting this started.
LONG OVERDUE. Gannon needs to step up and give survivors the support they actually deserve.
Makes total sense to have this on campus instead of sending everyone off to find help in the city.
I really like this idea, good work!
i support you
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On college campuses nationwide, statistics denote that 1-in-5 college aged women will be sexually assaulted before their graduation. At Gannon University, there is not a survivor’s group for victims of sexual assault.
For our project, we propose the creation of a Survivor’s of Sexual Assault (SOSA) group which would be facilitated through Health & Counseling Services at Gannon. If a student went to complete an intake appointment at Health & Counseling to report that they were a victim of sexual assault, we would hope this group would serve as a safe place for them to connect with other students, faculty, or staff members who were also coping with a similar situation. We suggest that the group be advised by a professional Health & Counseling staff member who would be able to facilitate meaningful conversation about sexual assault on college campuses. Although there are services available in the Erie community, this would bridge the gap on our own campus.
Updates
February 15, 2018
The emails I receive from students sharing their own stories are heavy to carry but they confirm that this space is necessary. I am still pushing for a formal response from the administration despite the current wall of silence.
February 15, 2018
Reaching this point has been exhausting but watching the numbers climb makes me feel less alone in this fight. This is heavy work and progress feels slow, but seeing so many people demand a place for survivors keeps me moving forward.
8 Comments
The health and counseling center is such a paramount office on this campus that needs supported due to the influx of need shown by the student body. I personally have had to help those along their path to understanding and dealing with sexual assault, and I think that the counseling center is doing great and would do even better with more support.
I hope this actually happens. Sending love to everyone who needs a group like this.
this is so needed. way too many people on campus are struggling in silence and we really need a space like this here.
finally a real step in the right direction. thanks for getting this started.
LONG OVERDUE. Gannon needs to step up and give survivors the support they actually deserve.
Makes total sense to have this on campus instead of sending everyone off to find help in the city.
I really like this idea, good work!
i support you
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The health and counseling center is such a paramount office on this campus that needs supported due to the influx of need shown by the student body. I personally have had to help those along their path to understanding and dealing with sexual assault, and I think that the counseling center is doing great and would do even better with more support.