Comments for Change Happens: The SAFER Blog https://safercampus.org/blog because a whistle is not a prevention program Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:30:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Comment on SAFER Announces Pilot Training Grant Application by Karen Mortensen https://safercampus.org/blog/2013/08/pilottraininggrantap/comment-page-1/#comment-71095 Karen Mortensen Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:30:20 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5556#comment-71095 If you know any forum where this could be helpful, please pass it on. Leigh If you know any forum where this could be helpful, please pass it on. Leigh

]]> Comment on Dr. Emily Greytak Discusses “Moving Beyond Blue Lights and Buddy Systems” with PreventConnect.org by Turning The Page On Violence Prevention and Gender Identity Development | Men's Anti-Violence Council https://safercampus.org/blog/2013/05/dr-emily-greytak-discusses-moving-beyond-blue-lights-and-buddy-systems-with-preventconnect-org/comment-page-1/#comment-71014 Turning The Page On Violence Prevention and Gender Identity Development | Men's Anti-Violence Council Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:46 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5548#comment-71014 [...] Historically (and still to this day), the anti violence conversation has been dominated by conversations about how NOT to be a victim. Blue safety lights, improved reporting schemes, buddy systems, safe rides, personal defense class, and rape whistles came to symbolize all that Universities were doing to combat sexual assault. I think it is safe to say that these methods alone were not doing the trick. In fact, Dr. Emily Greytak has some poignant things to say backed up by her research in “Beyond Blue Lights and Buddy Systems.” [...] [...] Historically (and still to this day), the anti violence conversation has been dominated by conversations about how NOT to be a victim. Blue safety lights, improved reporting schemes, buddy systems, safe rides, personal defense class, and rape whistles came to symbolize all that Universities were doing to combat sexual assault. I think it is safe to say that these methods alone were not doing the trick. In fact, Dr. Emily Greytak has some poignant things to say backed up by her research in “Beyond Blue Lights and Buddy Systems.” [...]

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Maeve https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70274 Maeve Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:39:40 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70274 What's "funny" is that you are relying on information from a TUMBLR BLOG. A blog started by a girl who dropped out of greek life, wrote posts about hating greek organizations and now, exploits this very serious allegation to the public? Okay, cool. Nice credible source. Your story is so newsworthy! What’s “funny” is that you are relying on information from a TUMBLR BLOG. A blog started by a girl who dropped out of greek life, wrote posts about hating greek organizations and now, exploits this very serious allegation to the public? Okay, cool. Nice credible source. Your story is so newsworthy!

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Elizabeth https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70272 Elizabeth Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:54:33 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70272 How I love the assumption in the questionnaire that OF COURSE all young men want to forcibly inflict pain and emotional suffering on women. That's what women are for, after all—to be men's victims when they're of a mind to perform acts of violence. I do hope that at least some of the men reading this questionnaire reacted with the disgust that any decent human of either gender SHOULD feel at being asked such a question. Just as I hope that disgust is the response of the administration at UVM, a school from which two of my male cousins graduated, having thankfully never been put to such a "test of character" as this. How I love the assumption in the questionnaire that OF COURSE all young men want to forcibly inflict pain and emotional suffering on women. That’s what women are for, after all—to be men’s victims when they’re of a mind to perform acts of violence. I do hope that at least some of the men reading this questionnaire reacted with the disgust that any decent human of either gender SHOULD feel at being asked such a question. Just as I hope that disgust is the response of the administration at UVM, a school from which two of my male cousins graduated, having thankfully never been put to such a “test of character” as this.

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Erik https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70271 Erik Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:01:48 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70271 It's horrible that this happened. It's unfortunate that one person with a horrible perspective reflects on every Sigma Phi Epsilon and frat members as a whole, but it does. This fraternity will be different. It has to be different. There is no place in this world for misogyny, hazing, bigotry, or any other hate inspired actions. It would be ideal if all Sigma Phi Epsilons were already of perfectly sound body and sound mind, but most have to learn. Sadly, this is an horrendous example of having so much to learn. It’s horrible that this happened. It’s unfortunate that one person with a horrible perspective reflects on every Sigma Phi Epsilon and frat members as a whole, but it does. This fraternity will be different. It has to be different. There is no place in this world for misogyny, hazing, bigotry, or any other hate inspired actions. It would be ideal if all Sigma Phi Epsilons were already of perfectly sound body and sound mind, but most have to learn. Sadly, this is an horrendous example of having so much to learn.

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Bill Dowser https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70270 Bill Dowser Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:14:19 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70270 sorry you didn't get a bid bro sorry you didn’t get a bid bro

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Philip https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70269 Philip Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:53:30 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70269 *Vermont-Gamma* *Vermont-Gamma*

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Philip https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70268 Philip Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:52:54 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70268 Thanks Steven! As a brother, I'm still not going to wear letters until we hear an apology from VT-? but I'm glad the national fraternity is looking into it. This fraternity will be different. I'm proud to see it owning the and correcting this indiscretion. Thanks Steven! As a brother, I’m still not going to wear letters until we hear an apology from VT-? but I’m glad the national fraternity is looking into it. This fraternity will be different. I’m proud to see it owning the and correcting this indiscretion.

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Steven https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70267 Steven Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:19:45 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70267 Sigma Phi Epsilon's Official Response at this time. http://sigep.org/news/VermontStory.asp Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Official Response at this time.

http://sigep.org/news/VermontStory.asp

]]> Comment on Disgusting UVM Fraternity Questionnaire Sparks Outrage by Rebecca R. Noel https://safercampus.org/blog/2011/12/disgusting-uvm-fraternity-questionnaire-sparks-outrage/comment-page-1/#comment-70266 Rebecca R. Noel Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:49:25 +0000 https://safercampus.org/blog/?p=5070#comment-70266 As a long-time Vermonter, still a Vermont taxpayer, and sister of two UVM alumnae, I'm horrified and offended by the casual violence of Sigma Phi Epsilon's survey question. If the frat wanted publicity, they got it--but I hope they also get shut down. As a long-time Vermonter, still a Vermont taxpayer, and sister of two UVM alumnae, I’m horrified and offended by the casual violence of Sigma Phi Epsilon’s survey question. If the frat wanted publicity, they got it–but I hope they also get shut down.

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