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While new programming offered through the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (OSAPR) effectively increased awareness of sexual assault resources on campus, the educational programs did not correspond to an overall reduction in sexual assault, according to a report released by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health...
...about sexual violence. We can educate ourselves about the effects of and statistics on sexual violence, and think about ways to reduce everyone’s risk of being involved in an incident. We can volunteer to help out at the Harvard Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (OSAPR) or a local rape crisis center or join Harvard Men Against Rape. Any way we can, men need to get a dialogue going, both amongst ourselves and with women, about turning the tide against sexual violence...
...spoke with Susan Marine, director of the OSAPR last week, and she has long been ready to welcome us all with open arms: “For too long the solution of this problem has rested on the shoulders of women…Men are, and always have been, an important part of the solution, and we welcome anybody who is willing to help us make a difference.” So, with that said, what are you going to get your loved ones for Valentine?...
Since alcohol is involved in the majority of rapes and sexual assaults, it’s not surprising that OSAPR saw an increase in rape and sexual assault reports last year after the alcohol-fueled parties at Harvard-Yale. This year will bring more of the same, unless we—both women and men—make a concerted effort to reduce the risk of sexual assault and rape. Our hope is that by following a few simple guidelines, students will make risk-reduction a Harvard tradition...
...worst happens and you or anyone you know is sexually assaulted or raped, it’s critical that you call a resource for help. The OSAPR, Harvard University Health Services, Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Tutors and the police are trained to handle sexual assault and rape cases and are available at all times...