Green Dot at DePauw

Research shows we can measurably and systematically reduce violence within our campus community.

Power-based personal violence occurs at such a staggering rate that the only workable solution must involve a broad-based social movement. Each significant stride in human rights has been fueled by individuals raising their voices saying, “This is no longer acceptable. Today is the day we reclaim our fundamental right to something better.” One Green Dot at a time, this is our moment in history to reclaim our right to live free of violence and fear of violence (adapted from Live the Green Dot).

No one has to do everything. Everyone has to do something.

Getting Connected with Green Dot at DePauw

For Students:
Campus Green Dot trainers facilitate training sessions throughout the semester. Options include:

• Full 3-hour student training

• 1-hour overview

Both sessions teach the skills needed to be an active bystander.

To request (non-mandatory) training for your student group, team, or organization, contact:
Email: greendot@depauw.edu

For Faculty and Staff:

Campus Green Dot trainers, composed of DePauw Student Life staff members, can facilitate training sessions for faculty and staff. A one-hour overview training can also be offered in your class.

For questions or to request a training, contact:
Email: greendot@depauw.edu

What to Expect from Green Dot Training

Training sessions are designed to enhance the influence of students and equip them to take an active role in addressing power-based personal violence.

Learning objectives include:

• Participants will connect more consciously to their opinions regarding the role and responsibility of the bystander.

• Participants will understand the basic elements of culture change and feel inspired to make a positive contribution.

• Participants will recognize behaviors that may constitute dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or behaviors that may be immediate precursors.

• Participants will increase intrinsic motivation to intervene to reduce harm after violence has started, prevent recurrence, or prevent violence altogether.

• Participants will recognize barriers that may prevent them from intervening in potential power-based personal violence.

• Participants will develop realistic intervention options tailored to their unique barriers.

• Participants will feel equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to proactively engage peers in positive culture change through role modeling, social media, and conversations.

The Green Dot Training Team

Questions?

Please contact us at greendot@depauw.edu - we are happy to get you connected, answer questions, and talk with you or your group further about prevention efforts!

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