POWER Up!
Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX will enhance their existing campus relationship and sexual violence prevention programming (RSVP) with the POWER UP! (Panthers Offer Women Everywhere Respect) initiative. The project seeks to develop informed and empowered student athletes who are matriculating at the university with the focus on the treatment of women especially during on campus events such as homecoming, spring break, and spring fest.
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Communities
Adults African American Athletes Bystanders Coaches Men Students Women -
System
Colleges/Universities Sport -
Level
Local
Strategies
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Provide Resources
Materials will be distributed during times and events to best engage the student body with prevention resources.
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Educate & Train
Conduct in-depth training and services though monthly forums with individual assessments to approximately 400 student athletes.
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Build Champions
Develop informed and empowered student athletes who are matriculating at the university with the focus on the treatment of women especially during on campus events such as homecoming, spring break and spring fest.
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Raise Awareness
Develop a prevention initiative for the times and events that have historically given rise to a spike in sexual assault on campus called the Red Zone times. Host a recognition event for the program on campus with top administrative officials.