Otterbein University

The Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program (campus Program) Is Authorized by 34 U.s.c. 20125. the Program Provides a Unique Opportunity for Institutions of Higher Education to Establish Multidisciplinary Approaches to Combat Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campuses. These Comprehensive Efforts Are Designed to Enhance Victim Services (including Legal Services), Implement Prevention and Education Programs, and Develop and Strengthen Security and Investigation Strategies to Prevent, Prosecute, and Respond to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking. the Campus Program Supports Activities That Develop Campus-based Coordinated Responses Among Campus Victim Services, Campus Law Enforcement, Health Care Providers, Housing Officials, Administrators, Student Leaders, Faith-based Organizations, Student Organizations, and Disciplinary Boards, and Enhance Victim Safety and Assistance and Hold Offenders Accountable. to Be Effective, These Responses Must Be Linked to Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Prosecutors Offices, Courts, and Nonprofit, Nongovernmental Victim Advocacy and Victim Services Organizations. Otterbein University Is a Private Institution Located in Westerville, Oh.with This Continuation Award, Otterbein University, in Collaboration With Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohioand the Westerville Division of Police Will Continue to Meet the Statutory and Programmatic Requirements.in Addition, the Project Will: (1) Further Establish a Coordinated Community Response Team by Diversifying Membership,institutionalizing the Annual Security Report Policy Review Process for Sustainability,and Pursuing the Sustainability of Project Director POSITION;(2) Expand Educational Programming for Athletes, Greeks, and Incoming/new Students, and Social Norms Outreach Campaigns; (3) Find Alternatives to Online Reporting System Silent Witness; (4) Review and Revise Campus Law Enforcement Policy Related to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking; (5) Train Faculty and Staff on Reporting Requirements; (6) Support Lgbtq+ Survivors With Community-based Service Provider Bravo; AND(7) Create Victim-centered Response Protocols.