The university is offering a free, online training program designed to assist community members in understanding their rights under the law and the University Policy & Procedure on Sex Discrimination & Gender-Based Violence.
UH is asking students to participate in an online survey from January 22 to February 22, 2019.
UH Mānoa alumna Karen Kelsky, a prominent figure in the national #MeToo movement, has been speaking out on issues of sexual assault in academia, with a focus on empowering victims and training people in leadership.
UH students, faculty, administrators, regents and coaches helped to raise awareness on October 4 alongside hundreds of fellow community members in the 24th annual Men’s March Against Violence.
The new UH Hilo program, Confidential Advocacy and Prevention Education, focuses on strengthening resources, awareness and preventative measures about sexual harassment and assault.
Nationally it is one of the first known surveys of college students to explore intimate partner violence and is the first known survey of students in a university system that includes both four- and two-year degree campuses.
A flag display was set up as a visual of national assault statistics if applied to the UH Hilo student population.
UH remains steadfast in our commitment to nondiscrimination and prevention of sexual harassment, including protections for transgender, gender non-conforming and LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Office of Institutional Equity will build the foundation for a safe, nonviolent and non-discriminatory community for students, faculty and staff across the 10 UH campuses.
Dee Uwono leads effort to prevent harassment, discrimination at UH Mānoa
