Ending Violence at Iowa | The University of Iowa

A collaborative effort to end gender-based violence and discrimination

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Support for Student Organizations

Review this page and video about responding to reports of sexual misconduct related to the work of a student organization.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is observed each April to increase public awareness about sexual violence and to promote prevention, education, and support for survivors.

image from the AVC poster session, two people conversing

Anti-Violence Coalition shares progress during spring Open House

The UI Anti-Violence Coalition (AVC) celebrated the progress made on the Anti-Violence Plan at an Open House on April 10th.

How to Help a Friend

The How to Help a Friend video series is a student created and led project to share resources with University of Iowa students to help them learn more about gender-based violence and discrimination and to support and care for their friends and peers.

Our Community Cares

The Our Community Cares message is a campus-wide effort to provide recognition for all activities that work toward ending violence at Iowa. We would love to partner with you. If you are planning an event, program, or workshop, click on the link below for additional information and guidelines for use of the Our Community Cares message.

Why is ending gender-based violence and discrimination important?

The University of Iowa is dedicated to eliminating gender-based violence and discrimination on campus, and we believe this can be accomplished, in part, by addressing how we collectively think about gender-based violence and discrimination.