Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that happens through digital devices such as phones or computers and can take place over social media, text, email, gaming, or instant messages. Cyberbullying can include sending, posting, or sharing negative, false, harmful, or mean content about someone else which can cause embarrassment or humiliation. Some other… more »
Domestic Violence is any type of violent or controlling behavior within a home from a partner. When we think of domestic violence, we often picture physical abuse between a man and a woman. However, domestic violence is not just physical, nor is it confined to heterosexual relationships, male abusers, or marriage. Domestic violence can… more »
What do you do if someone is trying to rob or harm you? Prevention goes a long way to avoiding crime, but sometimes we encounter a dangerous situation and need to react. Here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council for staying safe in an active situation:
If someone is approaching in… more »
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is April 18-24 this year. NCVRW is a week about honoring the experience of crime victims, teaching the history of the crime victim’s rights movement, and promoting laws and programs to support victims of crime. Student Victim Assistance at Georgia State University honors the work of activists in… more »
Spring break is March 15-19 for Georgia State University students. However with the COVID-19 pandemic still happening, spring break safety looks different this year. Here are some tips, adapted from RAINN, to keep you and others safe on spring break.
General Safety Tips:
● Share the details of your trip like who you’re… more »
Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person’s personal identifying information, like their name, identifying number, or credit card number, without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. This information may be used to make purchases, open credit accounts, or receive a tax refund. Identity theft can happen to anyone including children who may… more »
January is Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking is when someone repeatedly harasses someone else without their consent. According to the National Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center, stalking can look like:
● Unwanted phone calls, texts, voicemails, emails, or social media messages.
● Unwanted gifts and notes
● Following a person or tracking them through technology
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Sugar dating or sugaring is defined as a relationship where an older, wealthier person secures an intimate relationship from a younger, financially struggling person through money, lavish dates, vacations, and other gifts. The wealthy person is called a sugar daddy or sugar mama and the younger person is called a sugar baby. Sugar dating… more »
As we move swiftly through the fall 2020 semester, Student Victim Assistance reflects on the month of September. September was National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM). NCSAM was created by Congress in 2008 to promote campus safety awareness for students, faculty, and staff. This month Student Victim Assistance is featuring the Georgia State University… more »
Intimate Partner Violence
Throughout the United States, exists the alarming issue of intimate partner violence (IPV). The term “intimate partner violence” describes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020). IPV is an issue that goes across race/ ethnicity, gender,… more »
