Stetson launches campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault
Stetson University College of Law launched an “It’s On Us” program on Nov. 5 in Gulfport to raise awareness about guarding against sexual assault on college campuses. Tammy Briant, director of Student Life at Stetson Law, coordinated program activities. The “It’s On Us” campaign empowers college communities across the country to be aware and vigilant in stopping sexual predators and abuse on campus. College and university communities are urged to take the “It’s On Us” pledge to be vigilant and accountable for reporting sexual assault.
Students gather with Student Life director Tammy Briant to take the “It’s On Us” pledge.
Stetson Law’s program launch included an information and photo booth, pledge signing, and a lunchtime lecture by Professor of Law Peter Lake, director of Stetson’s Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy. The lecture, “What is Going on with Title IX,” was sponsored by the Education Law Society and Sports Law Society student organizations. Professor Lake is one of the nation’s top legal experts in Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.
Professor Peter Lake spoke with students about Title IX and sexual assault.
Professor Lake told students to be better bystanders and aware of sexual predators and to know who to contact to get help.
“We need to think about what we can do if we see something,” said Professor Lake.
Post date: Nov. 6, 2014
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