In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, sexual assault resources Cal Poly Safer, RISE and the Women’s Shelter Program (WSP) hosted a candlelight vigil Oct. 12 in the Mission Plaza. According to statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), approximately 20 people experience physical abuse by intimate partners per minute in the United […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week bucks the stigma for fourth time
ASI and PULSE teamed up to raise awareness of mental health disorders and the stigmas surrounding them.
2017 Annual Security Report shows upward trend in reports of sex crimes since 2011
Last academic year, Safer saw 135 people through their crisis services.
Campus investigating multiple sexual assault allegations involving same person
At least one Title IX investigation will conclude Oct. 6, according to a written document shown to Mustang News.
Chancellor White responds to OCR rescinding Title IX guidance
White said the CSU system’s current policies will remain in full effect and comply with federal and state law.
Heidi Harmon declares April Sexual Assault Awareness Month for SLO
April has been nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness month in the U.S. since 2001. Harmon has adopted this for SLO.
What stalking can look like and how to get help
Bringing awareness to the seriousness of stalking and unhealthy or abusive relationships
VP Biden hosts final ‘It’s On Us’ summit
Administration makes final call to action against sexual assault on college campuses at the White House.
Mustang News Now: 1-minute update
Mustang News anchor Peter Gonzalez has the news headlines you need to know this week.
Self defense class for Domestic Violence put on by Cal Poly Safer
Cal Poly Safer has a month full of events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One of the events is a self defense class taught by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors Rob and Jamie Lewis from Team Moreira in Los Osos. During the class, students were taught techniques that help smaller people escape attacks from larger people. […]
Safer to appoint Men and Masculinity coordinator to address masculinity and sexual assault
This is the first position of its kind in the California State University (CSU) system.

