After arriving to the U.S. as an immigrant survivor of gender-based violence, survivors face many other challenges that make thriving in a new country all the more challenging. In this course, you will learn about the challenges that these immigrants face, specifically about the obstacles to accessing support and the inadequate support that hinders recovery.
The United States is the country with the highest number of immigrants, making it a melting pot of different cultures. There are many reasons why a person may decide to move to another country and start a new life, but in this course series, we come to understand that many people, women especially, flee their …
Gender-based violence (GBV) is often referred to as an invisible and silent problem. In this course we uncover the GBV problem in the United States. Specifically, what GBV is, how it varies across the lifespan, and how it disproportionately affects minorities. You will learn how every experience of gender-based violence is unique, occurring across the …
Campus Safety Report: The Gender-based Violence Problem in the U.S Read More »
Campus sexual violence and sexual violence in general is notoriously underreported. However, this fact rings truer for some groups more than others. In this course, you will learn about the hidden victims of sexual violence including who they are and why they are hidden from mainstream reports.
How are students protected from sexual violence on campuses? In this course, you will learn about the role of the federal government in preventing sexual violence on campuses. Specifically, you will learn about Title IX and the Clery Act and what kind of protections they offer.
Did you know that college-aged women 18-24 are the most vulnerable when it comes to gender-based violence? In this course, you will learn about the state of gender-based violence on college campuses including some important statistics that illuminate the dire problem of gender-based violence. Furthermore, you will learn about how prevention and intervention are carried …
What is GBV? : Understanding GBV in Higher Education Read More »
Student activism has been a powerful force in bringing about change. There’s a lot you can do as a student to contribute to the causes you care about. In this course, you will learn about how student activism can be used to #StopGBV. Furthermore, in this course you will learn about how to get involved …
It’s no secret that the United States struggles with gun control. In this course, we understand gun violence in the context of GBV and explore how gun control can potentially be used to save lives and #StopGBV. We first explore the relationship between gun violence and intimate partner violence in the US. We then look …
This campus safety toolkit will equip young women entering or currently attending colleges and universities across the nation with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain personal safety while on campus. This toolkit is designed to unpack data about current trends while providing best practice guidelines. References are provided to use and explore. Remember: Safety …
With the rise of the internet, crimes like stalking, cyberstalking, sextortion, and revenge porn have also seen an increase. In this course, you will learn about the definition for each of these crimes: how they are similar and how they are different. You will also gain an understanding of the prevalence of these crimes and …
Stalking, Cyberstalking, Sextortion, and Revenge Read More »
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a widespread issue in the United States. To understand the extent of the problem, it’s helpful to understand the prevalence of the issue and whether prevalence differs among different racial/ethnic groups or different states. In this course, you will learn about the prevalence of GBV in general, as well as the …
Have you heard of gender-based violence (GBV) before? GBV is a growing problem in the U.S, yet not many understand the severity of the problem. In this course, you will learn the definition of GBV, the different types of sexual violence, and the negative consequences of experiencing GBV.
Do you want to be somebody who changes the world for the better? In this course, you will learn about careers in journalism, law, and governance, the three changemaker careers to #StopGBV. Specifically, you will learn about what these three careers are, how they can help #StopGBV, and how to pursue these careers if you’re …
This course is about how a young woman can be a leader within their schools and communities. My hope is that I can show each of you how you can be a leader as a young woman and how to help more young women become better leaders in their communities to slowly, but surely change …
The term gender inequality refers to the unequal treatment or perception of someone based on their perceived gender. Gender equality is the continued movement to push for all people to be treated fairly and equally, specifically with regards to gender. Women and men alike have worked tirelessly for centuries to fight for equal rights for …
