Stand Strong Against Violence! Integrated Campus Prevention Efforts 2014 NASPA Alcohol, Other Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention Conference San Diego, CA Region IV Innovative Program Award Recipient Sulma Gandhi, DBA, MS., Director, Student Health & Wellness Programs Andrew Polloi, MA., Mental Health Counselor and Advisor, Men of Strength University of Hawai`i at Hilo Learning Objectives To educate and facilitate discussion about men s roles in creating a campus free from violence, especially violence against women. To gain effective strategies on how to provide a holistic approach to violence prevention on campus utilizing the social ecological framework. To explore ways to engage private and public community members with campus violence prevention efforts. 1
Intro of Speakers Sulma Gandhi Working in violence prevention and intervention for 15 years in private nonprofit and in the K 12 & University system. Intro of Speakers Andrew Polloi Training in counseling psychology brought me to understand and live with the philosophy of Authenticity, Empathy and Unconditional Positive Regard 2
University of Hawai`i Founded in 1907, the University of Hawai i System includes 3 universities, 7 community collegesand community based learning centers across Hawai i. As the state s public system of higher education, UH offers opportunities as unique and diverse as our island home. University of Hawai`i 3
UH Hilo Who we are 4,043 students (23% enrollment growth) Also serve HawCC within the program 73% Ethnic Minority Subgroup Native Hawaiians (24%) most socio economically disadvantaged ethnic groups in Hawai i in terms of educational achievement, income level, and employment Source: UH Hilo Campus Enrollment Overview Sexual Violence Common Occurrence on College Campuses Over the course of a college career 20 25% of female students are predicted to be the target of attempted or completed rape. For every 1,000 women enrolled, any institution can expect 35 incidents of rape to occur each academic year. Source: US Department of Justice, 2000 4
ACHA NCHAII (2012) Violence, Abusive Relationships, Personal Safety Reference Group UH Hilo Male Female Total Male Female Total A physical fight 10.5 3.4 5.9 9.3 2.1 3.9 A physical assault (not sexual) 5.1 3.4 4.0 5.8 3.7 4.2 A verbal threat 25.1 15.1 18.5 29.1 15.3 18.6 Sexual touching w/o consent 3.2 7.3 6.1 5.8 3.3 3.9 Sexual penetration attempt w/o 1.1 3.4 2.7 2.4 1.7 1.8 consent Sexual penetration w/o consent.9 1.9 1.7 1.2 1.2 1.2 Stalking 3.5 6.5 5.6 4.7 10.8 9.1 Emotionally abusive intimate relationship Physically abusive intimate relationship Sexually abusive intimate relationship 6.7 10.3 9.2 8.1 14.0 12.3 1.9 2.1 2.1 3.5 2.9 3.0.9 2.0 1.7 1.2 2.5 2.1 American College Health Association. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment II: University of Hawaii Hilo Executive Summary Fall 2012. Hanover, MD: American College Health Association; 2012. 2010 UH System wide Sexual & Relationship Violence Survey Data Undergraduate 17% of UH female students and over 11% of UH male students report experiencing partner violence. 13% females and 8% males experienced stalking 6% female and over 2% male reported experiencing sexual assault 2% female and 1% male report being raped Source: University of Hawaii, 2010 5
2010 UH Hilo Sexual & Relationship Violence Survey Data Undergraduate Females reported experiencing partner violence (19% in 2006, 18% in 2010) Stalking (20% in 2004, 11% in 2010) Rape(5% in 2004, 2% in 2010) Sexual assault (14% in 2006, 8% in 2010) Source: University of Hawaii, 2010 2010 UH Hilo Sexual & Relationship Violence Survey Data Undergraduate Males reported experiencing partner violence (14% in 2006, 13% in 2010) Stalking (9% in 2004, 14% in 2010) Rape(1% in 2004, 3% in 2010) Sexual assault (4% in 2006, 6% in 2010) Source: University of Hawaii, 2010 6
UH Hilo Student Health & Wellness Programs provides systems of holistic care that integrate education and prevention efforts with medical and mental health services, programs, and activities. mission is to advance the health of students (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), promote healthy lifestyle choices, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of a healthy campus community. Social Ecological Model for Violence Prevention Society Campus Workplace Community Social Environment (Peers `Ohana) Individual Source: Dahlberg LL, Krug EG. Violence-a global public health problem. In: Krug E, Dahlberg LL, Mercy JA, Zwi AB, Lozano R, eds. World Report on Violence and Health. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2002:1 56. 7
Individual Level Risk Factors Promote attitudes, beliefs and behaviors; prevention education; SART, Community Resources Society Campus Workplace Community Social Environment (Peers `Ohana) Individual Relationship Level Risk Factors SAMHSA funds suicide prevention (gatekeeper) Men of Strength bystander and prevention training Got Consent? Society Campus Workplace Community Social Environment (Peers `Ohana) Individual 8
Community Level Risk Factors Campus Sexual Assault Policy Task Force (policy/law review, trainings), UH Hilo Policy and Procedure (SAIR), Prosecutor s Office Coordinated Response, DOH, MOS campus wide events, Identified Experts. Society Campus Workplace Community Social Environment (Peers `Ohana) Individual Social Ecological Model Law Enforcement response, Support from County, Expectations from society Society Campus Workplace Community Social Environment (Peers `Ohana) Individual 9
Social Ecological Model Tested SART members receive reports throughout the year November report of stranger assault reported to Campus Security/HPD Social Media erupted response from UH Timeline Victim Advocacy / Communication UH Hilo Men of Strength MEN OF STRENGTH is a campus group, funded by the Division of Student Affairs, open to students, faculty and staff target audience is men Our goal is to provide a positive male influence on our campus and in our community, specifically addressing the issues of violence against women but not stopping there MEN OF STRENGTH meets weekly for group meetings adapting a curriculum provided by Men Can Stop Rape 10
UH Hilo Men of Strength Founded after inviting Men Can Stop Rape to present their Strength Training in February 2010. Men of Strength Recognized Diverse Education: http://diverseeducation.com/article/51978/# NASPA Region VI Innovative Program Award 2013 11
The Men of Strength Approach Prevention focused by inviting men to honor their unique role in gender based violence. Answering these two questions first: What is my role in regards to gender based violence? What are my responsibilities in regards to gender based violence? The Men of Strength Approach Top down and lateral support. Funding from Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. Receive substantial financial support from grants, County, community An Advisory Board The creation of Student Health & Wellness Programs 12
The Men of Strength Approach Shifting from peer education to peer leadership Stand Strong Campaign invites community members to take a pledge and honor the unique role they have on challenging the culture of less than. Individuals that have taken the pledge can be identified by a card they carry. The Men of Strength Approach The StandStrong Card campaign invited businesses and campus partners to incentivize a pledge card earned at Men of Strength meetings or events. 13
Unique and Innovative Incorporates issues of importance to college men, not just violence against women, and encourages men to see the interrelationship between a wide range of men s behaviors and choices. Inviting honorary Men of Strength members and advisory board members who are experts in various fields and demographics. StandStrong Card Campaign Launch with Alan Berkowitz presentation on Bystander Intervention The Men of Strength Approach Creating signature events that are offered throughout the academic year. V Day Dialogues provided a chance for men to engage in open discussion following the Vagina Monologues Annual Slam Against Violence poetry competition Where do you stand? bystander intervention training. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes; Annual film screenings and speakers (MCSR, Berkowitz, Katz), Got Consent? Specifies to our diverse population by utilizing Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian oral traditions to illustrate concepts of privilege and the responsibility. 14
The Men of Strength Approach Real Man/Strong Man Vs. Real Man/Strong Man VS. 15
Community Partnership Outreach to local schools. Community partnerships with organizations with similar missions Hui Hookupono County Prosecutor s Office Men of Pa a Data Currently we track attendance at our events and gauge social media reach to track contact. We have also been able to capture qualitative data during the launch of our Stand Strong Card Campaign in Fall 12 We are cognizant that increased data collection will help us grow into a rigorous, relevant and relationship centered program. 16
Other qualitative data collected What are some of the challenges MOS has had to overcome? Themes of male bashing and exception to the rule have been expressed The topic of gender based violence is vast, broad and complex Constant check in with the Advisory Board to ensure direction and message integrity is maintained. F/T Counselor with partial time to MOS; greater demand than resources; request from community 17
MAHALO! For more information, email mosatuhh@hawaii.edu polloia@hawaii.edu sulma@hawaii.edu 18