FUTURES Intern Elizabeth Wilmering reflects on her about her experience visiting the White House with other campus leaders to discuss the prevention of college sexual assault.
A new study from the Bureau of Justice suggests high levels of sexual assault on college campuses, and low levels of reporting to schools and law enforcement.
Join #TheHuntingGround Twitter chat on Friday, November 20th at 11am PST/2pm EST! Hear from our panel of experts, including Avon Foundation for Women, National Women's Law Center, End Rape on Campus and more.
FUTURES Campus Fellow Tess Cody explains why she believes that colleges and universities should respond to sexual assault cases, rather than the criminal court system.
2015 nationwide screenings of the Hunting Ground, a documentary that explores the rampant issue of sexual assault on college campuses across the country.
This action plan outlines ways parents can help protect their children from sexual assault on campus—from asking the right questions when looking at colleges to tactfully talking to your child about the important issue of sexual violence.
This action plan outlines ways alumni can take action to prevent sexual assault at their alma mater—from arming yourself with knowledge to asking the right questions before sending in that donation check.
This action plan outlines ways that students can take action to prevent sexual assault on their campus—from building a supportive network of student activists to drawing attention to the issue on social media.
A twist on the infamous weight gain during freshman year, it’s a web-based action that invites students, parents, and alumni to let college presidents all over the country know that they’re concerned about the escalating number of college assaults on our campuses.
SAN FRANCISCO (September 18, 2014) — Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) has launched a social action campaign called “The OTHER Freshman 15” to elevate awareness of sexual assault at colleges across the country, and enable concerned citizens to take action on social media and beyond.
Futures Without Violence announced Betsy McCandless Break The Silence Awards, which supports college campaigns and activities that encourage survivors, allies, and bystanders to take action or speak out against gender-based violence on campus.
Futures hosted Speak Up to Take Rape Culture Down, a one-day Summit at Harvard University. The event brought together student leaders, administrators, and anti-violence advocates to raise visibility and demand action to prevent rape and sexual assault on college campuses.
President Obama signed a presidential memorandum creating a task force to protect students from sexual assault. He also delivered a report compiled by the White House Council on Women and Girls.
Vice President Biden released a report from the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault that addresses the dramatic changes that must take place if students are to be safe during their college years.
For the first time, the U.S. government has specifically advised schools, colleges and universities that it is their responsibility to protect students from sexual violence.
This document addresses intimate partner violence, stalking and sexual misconduct, recognizing that institutions may choose to have separate or integrated policies regarding these offenses.
