Project Grant 15JOVW24GG02455CAMP

This Project Grant award of $380,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (CFDA 16.525 - Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus) will enable Juniata College, in collaboration with the Huntingdon House, the Abuse Network, Huntingdon Borough Police Department, and Huntingdon County Office of the District Attorney, to continue their efforts to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on the college campus. Key activities funded under this 3-year award include: 1) identifying and training 5 staff members to facilitate support groups for underrepresented student groups; 2) conducting 25 focus groups to gather feedback from these student populations; 3) expanding prevention programming tailored to the needs of each underrepresented group; 4) integrating lessons learned into the coordinated community response team; 5) engaging athletic coaches as prevention partners, with a focus on male athletes; and 6) providing victim-centered counseling for all athletes. The award will also support continued and expanded partnerships with community-based victim services and student identity groups.