| | | |

Interpersonal Violence and COVID-19

While we adjust to COVID-19, public health officials have repeatedly issued the same important message: stay at home. Staying home and limiting contact with others reduces the likelihood of spreading COVID-19. This is especially important for vulnerable populations. But what if home isn’t a safe place to be? What about people who must shelter in…

Conversations on Consent: In the Fight
| | |

Conversations on Consent: In the Fight

Members of the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Student Group (#RSVPatUGA) at the University of Georgia sat down with students across campus to talk about consent. Here is what Simran Jadavji (she/her/hers) and Josh Dunn (he/him/his), In The Fight Executive Board Members, had to say…

#DVAM Topic: Financial Abuse
| | | | |

#DVAM Topic: Financial Abuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the The Fontaine Center’s RSVP Peer Educators at UGA have been busy hosting events to raise awareness around this issue and encourage their peers to be proactive in helping friends who may be in need. Click here for an event list and to find out how you can…

Who Should I Talk To?
| | |

Who Should I Talk To?

Sexual Assault Resources at UGA: Confidential vs. Non-Confidential No one should ever have to experience sexual assault, but it does happen. And it can be incredibly difficult to deal with your everyday life and the trauma afterwards. It can also be difficult to navigate the different resources that are available on campus at the University of…

Support Survivors – RSVP at UGA
| | |

Support Survivors – RSVP at UGA

What does it mean to support survivors? Here at UGA, we take care of our fellow Dawgs. We listen, believe, and support survivors when they disclose to us. Part of that support is referring friends to the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Office.  If you have been impacted by relationship or sexual violence or…