Simmons Violence Prevention and Educational Outreach Program

Some pictures from the “I am” Collage event yesterday 📸 Thank you for the creative and relaxing event Julie!
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Mark your calendars! Next Wednesday🌟
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At the end of last spring semester, the VPEO polled students to ask what topics they would like to learn more about. We got lots of feedback that students were interested in further exploring r**e culture and toxic masculinity. In response, we have dedicated the month of November to these topics, through programming and social media education! Check out the link in our Instagram bio to read Erika W. Smith's Refinery29.com article for updates on r**e culture since the start of the movement. (Content Warning: S*xual violence)

Check out our new weekly Survivor Sunday posts that will offer messages of hope and strategies for survivor self-care and coping!
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Our first post highlights art made by Blessing Manifesting! Follow her on Instagram () for more beautiful self-care centered art! 💜
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A little Thursday reminder that October is DV Awareness Month! We hope everyone is having a great week🌟
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Check out this article with important updates and new safety features offered by Lyft, and learn about their new partnership with the R**e, Abuse and In**st National Network (Video Content Warning: Brief mention of incidents of s*xual violence pertaining to ride-shares). Swipe👉 to see ride share safety tips!🚘
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https://www.cnet.com/news/lyft-announces-smart-trip-check-in-after-s*xual-assault-allegations/
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Today! Stop by the Multicultural Center from 11-12:30am to learn about Betsy's Friends, and new work study positions in the Violence Prevention and Educational Outreach Program!

We believe that violence prevention, healthy relationship promotion and consent education is vital for all communities. Having diverse representation among our peer educators helps us to best reach, engage and serve all segments of our student community. Underrepresented students who are interested in helping to foster safe and healthy relationships within their communities are encouraged to apply!

And save the date: This Wednesday, is our Betsy's Friends 'Meet and Greet' Pizza Party from 5:30-7pm in SOM 106! Stop by for this first meeting of the year, to learn how to get involved!

FYI: Free tickets!

Attend an interactive, live taping of the podcast UNSCREWED with local writer, educator, s*x positive activist, and consent queen, Jaclyn Friedman THIS Thursday!

Learn more and reserve your tickets here:

Unscrewed LIVE! Join us for an interactive live taping of one of Marie Claire and Esquire's Best S*x Podcasts! UNSCREWED.

Pictures from the Connections Carnival! It was a great turn out and we look forward to a great semester. If you’re looking to get involved with Betsy’s Friends and the Violence Prevention and Educational Outreach program, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]!

Also- Meet and Greet Pizza Party will be held on Wednesday, September 18th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in SOM 106! We hope to see you there!😁

(Content Warning: Su***de Prevention)




Today is National Su***de Prevention Day, so we want to share important resources with our Simmons community.

Here is a listing of helpline and text-line numbers. Simmons students who need support can also reach out to trusted staff, or Public Safety for emergencies at 617-521-1111.

Remember, su***de is preventable, and there is hope. Don't hesitate to reach out for support if you need it.

We want to give a warm welcome to the Class of 2023, and a "welcome back" for returners!

We hope our first year students enjoyed or 'Simmons 💜's Consent' workshop during orientation yesterday!

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need more information. You can contact or Director, Gina Capra at 617-521-2118 or at [email protected].

Enjoy your first week on campus!

Our 2019 LoveFest: Healthy Relationship and S*xuality Fair was a success! Follow us on Instagram to check out photos from today's event! Find us at Simmons_vpeo.

We want to give a *huge* thank you to students and staff who helped to make this year's LoveFest a success! We are incredibly grateful for all of the time, energy, dedication and creativity that you have contributed to LoveFest during such a busy time of year! And to all of our attendees- thanks for joining us! We hope we brightened your day and gave you a bit of a study break!

We're already looking forward to LoveFest 2020!