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A college campus should provide both a caring and safe environment. One of the hallmarks of HBCU is the willingness of faculty to “go the extra mile” to facilitate student academic success. On the other hand, statistics divulge another dark side that most campus officials do not like to reveal. For example according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the highest rate of intimate partner violence is among women ages 16-24. Approximately 32% of college students are victims of domestic violence. In addition, more than 52 % of all rape/sexual assault victims are females younger than 25. That same report cited a survey conducted at 32 colleges and universities and found 84% of women raped knew their attacker and 57% of those rapes happened on dates. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reported a survey of 500 young women ages 15-24, all had experienced violence in a dating relationship and 60 per cent were currently in an ongoing abusive relationship. The suggested reasons for this alarming rate of intimate partner violence varies, however, it is widely believed that the main reason is for many young people, this is their first encounter with a “real” relationship and they are unsure as to what constitutes healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors. Also, it is their first time away from home and the protective shelter of family. Faculty play a key role in recognizing that intimate partner violence has a direct impact on academic success. We need to be familiar with the signs of an abusive relationship and see “red flags” when students have bruises, report that boyfriend or spouse is controlling, or tries to isolate them from others. The Power and Control Wheel developed in Duluth Minnesota is an excellent tool to use as a reference. It can be found at www.theduluthmodel.org. Sources of help are the local Domestic Abuse Council (386) 257-2297 and the national (800) 799 SAFE. Finally the question “Why doesn’t she leave him” is simplistic with complicated reasons for why the victim stays. A more useful one is to explore why the victim remains in the relationship. This opens lines of non judgmental communication and reinforces a bond of trust that may empower the student, victim to leave.
Creating a SafeEnvironment By: Dr. Alma Dixon
One of the hallmarks of HBCU is the willingness of faculty to “go the extra mile” to facilitate student academic
success