Educational and Awareness Programs for Prevention of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Interpersonal Violence, and Sexual Misconduct
Monmouth University sponsors programs throughout the year to promote awareness of sexual assault, acquaintance rape, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, interpersonal violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. Specific programs are presented during the New Student Orientation program and twice a year as part of the Greek education program. Additional programs are conducted throughout the year by the Office of Counseling and Prevention Services, the Office of Residential Life, and the Office of Student Life. The Office of the General Counsel, the Office of Equity and Diversity, and Student Life also conduct educational sessions and awareness for both students and employees throughout the year.
Monmouth University’s Office of Counseling and Prevention Services sponsors numerous programs throughout the year that are presented by both campus clinicians and outside specialists. Programs include, but are not limited to:
- Take Back the Night—a campus walk that raises awareness, recognizes the need for survivor support, and provides literature and educational information; discussion groups are also held the same evening.
- Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April—with numerous programs that vary each year.
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes—a campus walk where men are encouraged to “walk in her shoes” by wearing women’s shoes and walking across campus to raise awareness; survivor presentations are held at this event.
- Hawks United Week—a weeklong event consisting of numerous programs that vary each year.
- Discussion Groups.
- Presentations in class as requested by faculty on sexual assault and relationship issues.
- Presentations as requested by various student groups on sexual assault and relationship issues.
- Students in Recovery Club and new Recovery Lounge.
- Annual presentations to all athletic coaching staff.
- Annual presentations to all athletic teams.
Monmouth University is a Community Partner with 180 Turning Lives Around, the local women’s center. The agency regularly participates in campus programs on sexual assault, partners with the University, and presents programs for students. The University is also a member of the Campus Consortium of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault. The agency also supports Monmouth University programming and assists us with training staff and students; and in recent years a campus chapter, “Begin by Believing,” was established. Incoming students also receive CPS Emergency Services wallet cards with 24-hour hotline numbers.
Training Programs
Monmouth University also provides several training programs to
its employees and students throughout the year, including, but not limited to:
- SPARC—online educational program for students and employees focused on sexual violence, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships.
- In-person educational sessions for both students and employees on campus policies and procedures and available resources—conducted by the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and Student Life.
- Training Sessions focusing on FERPA, Clery, Title IX, and policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct—conducted by the Office of the General Counsel, Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Clery Compliance Officer.
Registered Sex Offenders
New Jersey law authorizes the Division of State Police to make available to the public over the internet information about certain sex offenders required to register under Megan’s Law. The sex offender internet registry law can be found in the criminal justice code of the New Jersey statutes at 2C:7-12 to 19.