The Center for Health Education & Promotion at Millersville University has been awarded a $40,000 grant to expand its “It Takes the ‘Ville” campaign aimed at preventing sexual assault on campus. This initiative will focus on educating students about affirmative consent, bystander intervention and available support services.
The grant will enable CHEP to:
Expand “It Takes the ‘Ville” Campaign: This year, the campaign will be fully launched with a broader reach, including a K-12 book talk series on consent education, an “It’s On Us” Week of Action during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a Doodles Book Talk club exploring disability intimacy.
Enhance Existing Programs: Initiatives like Purple Carnival, Consent & Cupcakes and the It’s On Us Pledge Drive will be expanded with a stronger emphasis on evaluation and data collection.
Increase Student Involvement: Student peer educators will play a crucial role in planning, implementing and evaluating all grant-funded initiatives.
Strengthen Community Partnerships: The Center will continue its partnerships with the YWCA Lancaster and Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster, providing increased access to on-campus support services and off-campus resources.
Improve Campus Climate: The grant will contribute to a more informed and supportive campus environment by educating students about healthy relationships, consent and bystander intervention through various training programs, including a new Green Dot training specifically for male students and athletes.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant,” said Margaret Thorwart, Director of CHEP. “It will allow us to significantly expand our efforts to prevent sexual assault and create a safer, more inclusive campus for all students.”
The Center will utilize the ACHA-NCHA survey and an “It’s On Us” survey to measure the impact of the grant on student well-being and campus climate. By collecting and analyzing data, CHEP will continuously refine its programs and ensure their effectiveness in promoting a culture of respect and consent at Millersville University.
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MU Secures $40,000 Grant to Enhance “It’s On Us” Campaign
The Center for Health Education & Promotion at Millersville University has been awarded a $40,000 grant.
