UALR recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In order to educate students and staff about sexual assault, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is holding a Title IX training workshop on how to improve support for sexual assault survivors on campus.

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Green Dot program to host discussions on sexual assault and domestic violence

In an effort to foster open conversation about sexual assault and domestic violence on campus, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Green Dot Program will host two discussions at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 in the Donaghey Student Center (DSC). Continue reading “Green Dot program to host discussions on sexual assault and domestic violence”

Schawnee Hightower, associate director of strategic sales at Verizon, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Joel E. Anderson (center) and Patrick Lee, Verizon associate sales director hold a giant check representing a $22,000 donation to UALR's Green Dot program

Verizon donation supports UALR program to end campus violence

A $22,000 donation from Verizon will help the University of Arkansas at Little Rock further prevent campus violence.

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Participants in a past Green Dot Amazing Race. Green Dot activities are part of September Safety Month.

Green Dot aims to create a culture of saying ‘no’ to violence

Throughout September, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted numerous training sessions and activities designed to highlight and emphasize safety.

One of the featured safety initiatives — celebrated with the obstacle-style Green Dot Amazing Race on Sept. 25 —  began with an effort to change the culture on campus in the fall of 2012.

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Workshop seeks to prevent violence

The “I’ve Got Your Back: A Green Dot/Safe Zone Workshop” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, in the Donaghey Student Center Leadership Lounge.

The workshop will provide a productive and safe discussion on how to prevent power-based personal violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, and Questioning individuals.

No registration is required for this unique and educational event supported by the Green Dot and Safe Zone initiatives at UALR. Refreshments, materials, and prizes will be provided.

Green Dot’s goal is to create a safe campus environment through the power of community. Safe Zone’s mission is to improve the overall campus climate and to educate students and staff about issues related to LGBTQ individuals.

For more information, visit this link or call Green Dot at 501.673.7160.