Sexual Violence Prevention
January 29, 2020 |
Mental Health, Sexual Violence Prevention, Violence Prevention
By: Brittany Piper “Why can’t you remember? Your story doesn’t make sense. Why didn’t you fight back? Weren’t you drinking? What did you expect?” They’re words I never imagined hearing after being sexually assaulted. Police officers, family, and community members hinted the same: it was my fault. Perhaps you’ve asked others, maybe even yourself, these […]
January 22, 2020 |
Confrontation Skills, Personal Growth, Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Dr. Lori Bednarchik Usually when I’m talking to students about consent, it is in the context of sexual activity. Over the past decade I’ve witnessed a lot of changes in the way that (and the frequency in which) sexual consent is discussed. The biggest and most influential being the shift from a “no means […]
October 2, 2019 |
Alcohol & Other Drugs, Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Dan Faill If you told me in college, I’d be a professional college speaker, I might have believed you. If you had told me one of my topics would be the intersection of alcohol, blackouts, consent and sexual assault, I would definitely not have believed you. But here I am, speaking to countless students […]
July 10, 2019 |
Sexual Violence Prevention, Violence Prevention
By: Brittany Piper In 2009, at the age of 20, I was raped and beaten—nearly left for dead, by a stranger who helped me change my flat tire. Thanks to: an amazing roommate who (despite my hesitation) put me in her car and took me to the hospital, a sex crimes detective and attorney who […]
April 3, 2019 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Dr. Lori Bednarchik With Sexual Assault Awareness Month now upon us, I thought it would be important to help answer this question…especially since it is one of the most frequently asked by students. Below are 7 things that you can do to support someone who tells you that they have been assaulted, raped, or […]
February 12, 2019 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Tim Mousseau For the last almost 6 years, I have spoken on topics of sexual violence and masculinity from the perspective of a male survivor. Across this time, I have noticed an unsettling trend appearing in how we as men, especially those who claim ourselves to be progressives and allies, are showing up in […]
October 9, 2018 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Kevin Snyder, Ed.D. Disclaimer: Please be advised this article outlines details from the evening of a sexual assault. This is My story of sexual assault and why I waited so long to reveal it. I am a 42-year old man, and I was sexually assaulted by another man in the fall of 1999. This […]
September 28, 2018 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Brittany Piper The saturated news coverage of the allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh can cause old wounds, flashbacks, negative emotions, and physical pain to resurface for survivors or sexual assault. As a survivor and holistic healing coach for survivors of trauma, I know this all-too-well. But for those who might not understand, […]
September 28, 2018 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
The Falsehoods of False Reporting By: Tim Mousseau For a human element, I think it is important to note I wrote this before the recent Ford and Kavanaugh testimonies. In light of these, I feel this message still stands. I feel it is important now more than ever to discuss the concept of false reporting. […]
September 18, 2018 |
Masculinity, Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Tim Mousseau I recently attended a day-long conference put on concerning general sex education and the positive sides of sex. It is important to note about 95% of the attendees of the event were female passing. During one of the panels on consent and trusting men during the #MeToo era, a question came up […]
July 25, 2018 |
Sexual Violence Prevention, Title IX, Violence Prevention
By: Suzette Walden-Cole Trigger Warning: This post contains content related to sexual misconduct and assault on campus. It could result in an individual finding themselves reacting physically, emotionally, or otherwise. If you need assistance and are in the U.S., visit the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline operated by RAINN. For more resources, visit the National […]
March 15, 2018 |
Resilience, Sexual Violence Prevention, Violence Prevention
By: Brittany Piper I still remember that concrete jail cell, the coldness of the ground, the bareness of the walls. I remember thinking—this isn’t supposed to be a part of my story. How did I end up here? In 2009, at the age of 20, I was brutally raped and beaten by a stranger who […]
March 7, 2018 |
Sexual Violence Prevention, Title IX
By: Tim Mousseau “No Means No.” “Don’t Rape.” “Real Men Don’t Rape.” For the last few decades, these slogans have stood at the forefront of education concerning sexual violence prevention. Plastered across fliers, hung up around campuses, written on signs, and blasted across the slides of presenters from high school to college programs on sexual […]
January 9, 2018 |
Body Image, Depression, Health & Wellness, Resilience, Self-Defense, Self-Esteem, Sexual Violence Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention
In 2009, at the age of 20, I was raped and beaten—nearly left for dead, by a stranger who helped me change my flat tire. Thanks to: an amazing roommate who (despite my hesitation) put me in her car and took me to the hospital, a sex crimes detective and attorney who were determined to […]
October 18, 2017 |
Black History, Confrontation Skills, Diversity, Sexual Violence Prevention, Social Justice, Title IX
By: Suzette Walden Cole, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker Have you noticed an uptick in the number of incidents on campus involving hate speech and bias incidents, including racism, transphobia, anti-immigrant, etc.? Has an incident happened on your campus? In your fraternity/sorority or other organization to which you belong? Has it happened to someone you know? Or have […]
October 3, 2017 |
Addiction, Body Image, Bystander Intervention, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Sexual Violence Prevention, Social Entrepreneurship, Stress Management, Title IX, Women's Empowerment
By: Brittany Piper, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker October 2, 2017. Las Vegas. Life is bleak sometimes. More often, lately. For many of us, these near monthly tragedies open old wounds of violence, terror, and loss. The harsh truth is we’re all recovering and healing from something. Whether directly affected by a tragedy, or reeling from its powerful […]
July 25, 2017 |
Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership, Masculinity, Organizational Development, Sexual Violence Prevention, Social Media, Violence Prevention
I still remember the day my mom decided to give me “the talk.” During the prime of my 6th grade years, my school had decided to tell us all about the bird and the bees already and unbeknownst to me when my mom asked me to walk the dog; she was aware of their education […]
July 10, 2017 |
Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership, Masculinity, Organizational Development, Sexual Violence Prevention
What’s something that scares you the most? For some it’s public speaking, for others, it’s being alone, and for some, it’s the fear of failure. It seems like we’re too afraid to fail and too scared to show our flaws or imperfections. But that’s not life, that’s not real. What if, and just go with me […]
March 7, 2017 |
Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership, Masculinity, Organizational Development, Sexual Violence Prevention, Social Media, Violence Prevention
For me, masculinity has always been an interesting concept. I grew up in a military family surrounded by what some might consider ideologies of “traditional” masculinity. My father was stoic and expected achievement. Our lives were heavily ordered, and he served as the primary breadwinner, while my mother was a source of emotional support and […]
January 24, 2017 |
Bystander Intervention, Sexual Violence Prevention, Social Entrepreneurship, Title IX, Women's Empowerment
We have all been affected by trauma: violence, disease, injustice, poverty. I believe that these certain events in our lives (both in personal and societal spheres) resonate with us and inspire us to change the world for the better. Some of us just lack the courage and insight to step out into our […]
January 10, 2017 |
Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Self-Defense, Sexual Violence Prevention, Women's Empowerment
Every year in January we are bombarded with the #NewYearNewYou, that consists of promises to lose some pounds by giving up all of our favorite foods and doing some kind of fitness challenge, only to quit it all in a matter of weeks. Well, this year I am challenging you to something greater, […]
August 2, 2016 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
For a while, there were popular books phrased along the lines of “Eat This, Not That.” Although this oversimplifies their concepts and these books have arguably not aged well, the general concept of “This, Not That” is an easy one to consider when grasping some complex issues. In life there are things we can do […]
February 29, 2016 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
The key to all effective awareness and prevention campaigns is the spread of relevant information. Through his experience speaking across the country on sexual assault, Tim Mousseau has been asked countless times what type of information campuses should be sharing and how they can best reach their various student populations. Tim wrote the following infographic […]
February 18, 2016 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
WE HEARD YOU! Over the past 10 months, we have heard countless Higher Education professionals and Title IX Coordinators insist that current sexual violence prevention programs are falling short. CAMPUSPEAK listened and are now excited to announce the launch of a completely revamped version of SPEAK UP! New program options to expect: Ability to […]
February 16, 2016 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
As a survivor of sexual assault, it has been important for me to use my unique voice when attempting to influence the prevalence of sexual assault. I always make sure to come at my conversation with students and professionals alike from a human perspective, candidly and honestly. From my work on campuses, one of the […]
October 13, 2015 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
I am humbled and grateful to serve as a contributor for CAMPUSPEAK’s sexual misconduct prevention effort, SPEAK UP. Participating in this program allowed me to share my experiences with students with the hopes of helping them to make good decisions in college. While serving as a director of student conduct and conflict resolution, I heard […]
July 20, 2015 |
Self-Defense, Sexual Violence Prevention
At age 20-something, I was assaulted on the street one night outside of my New York City apartment. Thankfully, I was able to scare him off before he got a strong hold on me. The scarier part came in the days to follow when I asked myself all of the “what if” questions that could […]
June 9, 2015 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
When CAMPUSPEAK approached me to be a part of the SPEAK UP program on sexual assault, I knew I had to say yes. I have been passionate about sexual assault awareness ever since I wrote the first draft of my memoir, Controlled, when I was a freshman in college. My book is about a sexual […]
March 19, 2015 |
News, Sexual Violence Prevention
AURORA, CO – CAMPUSPEAK announced today the launch of its new online sexual violence prevention education program, SPEAK UP, which promotes participant learning through real stories, told by real people, to create real impact on college campuses. “Facts and role-playing activities are not the effective method to connect with this audience,” said David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK’s president. […]
March 3, 2015 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
I believe in the power of personal stories. Facts do not create change, but stories do. It is a proven truth that information alone cannot create change, but it is something that we often forget when we touch on some of the most difficult topics faced by our peers, students, organizations and communities. Whenever I […]
March 3, 2015 |
Sexual Violence Prevention
Facts do not create change, but stories do. Information alone cannot create change, but is something we often forget when we touch on some of the most difficult topics faced by our peers, students, organizations and communities. Whenever I get asked why I speak on sexual violence prevention, why I feel comfort when opening up […]
