WIU incorporates interpersonal violence prevention education for all new students

"While the first few months of the semester can be some of the most exciting times for college students, the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Initiative (IVPI) at Western Illinois University recognizes this as a time to grow, and also a time to become aware."

"The initiative is funded by a $300,000 grant awarded to WIU in October 2010 by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence against Women to reduce domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. In compliance with the DOJ grant regulations, all new students (freshmen and transfer) at Western are required to take an online educational program that teaches them about different forms of interpersonal violence. New students may access the online module beginning Oct. 17 and are expected to complete it by the end of the fall semester. The orientation will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Participants may log out and return to it at any time. ..."

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