Title IX Training Material: 2024-2025 Academic Year
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Who is affected by Sexual Violence?
While these numbers are real, it is important to remember that statistics are what is reported, recorded and reviewed. Many survivors of sexual violence and power-based personal violence do not report their experience for a number of reasons, making the truth behind the numbers less reliable than what individuals actually experience on campuses and in communities across the nation.
- 1 in 4 women will be sexually assaulted during their time at college.
- 1 in 16 men will experience sexual assault during college.
- 90% of campus sexual assaults are committed by someone that the survivor knows.
- 84% of female survivors report being sexually assaulted during their first four semesters on campus.
- The majority college rapists commit an average of 6 sexual assaults each.
- 57% of college students who report experiencing dating violence report experiencing it while in college.
What can you do?
Participate in Prevention Programs and Trainings
Staff members across the Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion offer training on a variety of topics, including bystander intervention, inclusivity, stalking awareness and more.
To check out our offerings and request an in-person program or training, please visit the page below:
Become a WVU Peer Advocate
West Virginia University employs Title IX Education Specialists who coordinate the WVU Peer Advocate program. This program trains students to work to end sexual assault and power-based personal violence on campus through prevention education. This training takes form through a 3 credit hour course where students receive the knowledge and tools they need to help their peers. Services provided by the WVU Peer Advocates include but are not limited to the following:
- Accompany students to Ruby Memorial Hospital, student conduct hearings, the WellWVU Carruth Counseling Center, or other appointments related to their experience and recovery.
- Assist students in filing a Title IX complaint with West Virginia University.
- Host prevention and awareness events across campus.
- Meet with students to discuss their experience and the resources and options available to them.
- Provide on-campus education regarding the issues around Title IX and sexual violence at West Virginia University.
Any student is welcome and encouraged to become a WVU Peer Advocate and can become involved by calling our office at 304-293-5600.
Learn More about the WVU Peer Advocate Program