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The IUP Haven Project

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IUP Haven Project

The Haven Project is designed to increase and improve counseling and advocacy services for students who experience violence. The Haven Project also offers prevention education about stalking, dating/relationship violence, and sexual assault.

It is a collaboration with University Police, the Pennsylvania State Police, Indiana Borough Police, the Alice Paul House, and the Center for Health and Well-Being's Haven Project and The Counseling Center.

Counseling and advocacy services supported by Grant Number 2009-WA-AX-0013, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice.

Why The Haven Project?

In 2002, the Center for Student Life and a marketing class conducted an on-campus survey of students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Researchers found that 87 percent of the students surveyed indicated that sexual assault was a concern among students on campus. In addition, 67 percent of those surveyed reported knowing someone who had been sexually assaulted. However, in 2002, only seven cases of forcible sex offenses were reported to University Police officials. As a result, the Haven Project was developed and designed to work to eliminate sexual and other violence on campus and to help students access needed services.

Link to CNN Living - Voices of Domestic Abuse

  • In these video clips, victims of domestic abuse share stories of pain and hope from their personal experiences.

Not sure if you have all the correct information regarding sexual violence? Check out the following links:

Are You Safe?
Here are some suggestions and safety tips that you may find useful in preventing yourself and others from becoming a victim of assault.
Bill Of Rights Document icon
Survivor's Bill of Rights
Bystander Intervention
Don't be just a bystander. Trust your instincts. If you think something is wrong, you're probably right. Find out how to help someone in need.
Haven Project Services Information Sheet - Printable Version Document icon
This is a summery of all of the services the Haven Project has to offer. 
How To Help A Friend
Find out how you can help someone you know who has been a victim of rape or sexual abuse
IUP Resources
Contact information and resources for victims of violence
Myth vs. Fact
The best way to approach rape myths is to confront them honestly and frankly with facts.
Printable Haven Brochure Document icon
IUP Haven Project’s "Supporting Survivors, Stoppping Violence" brochure (PDF)
RAINN Day
Each September, the Haven Project sponsers RAINN Day. RAINN is the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the U.S. RAINN Day is our way of supporting this organization’s effort to educate campuses, support survivors, and take a stand against sexual assault. Come to the Oak Grove and see our display of umbrellas, and show your support for survivors.
Sexual Violence Definitions and Explanations
Find out more about sexual violence, sexual assault, stalking, domestic or dating violence, and crimes and offenses (Title 18).
Survivor Support Information Document icon
IUP's sexual assault policy.
The Green Light Campaign
Join the Green Light Campaign!
What Men Can Do
What men need to know about their role in helping to stop violence against women
 
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