Program aims to end sexual violence one green dot at a time

By Bridget DiCosmo

"Green dots may be seen in random places around the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in the coming months, signaling that students and faculty will not tolerate sexual violence."

"Dorothy Edwards, creator of the University of Kentucky 'green dot' program, presented her violence prevention model to a group of students and staff at the 'Summit on Violence Prevention: Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence,' held Monday afternoon in Glenn Auditorium."

"Through an energetic and humorous two-hour presentation, Edwards explained that 'green dots' are any behavior or attitude promoting an intolerance for domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking..."

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