Sexual violence prevention program

The Merced Community College District was awarded a $300,000 project grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women to develop a Sexual Violence Prevention Program. The grant was awarded on October 1, 2021 under the Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus program (CFDA 16.525), with a completion date of October 1, 2024.

The grant funding will support Merced Community College District's efforts to develop and strengthen effective security and investigation strategies to combat sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on its campus. Additionally, the College will use the funds to develop and strengthen victim services for students in cases involving such crimes. The project aims to enhance campus safety and support services for at-risk students, in alignment with the goals of the Department of Justice program to address gender-based violence at institutions of higher education.