The University of Idaho has begun multiple new violence prevention programs in order to support students as the semester begins, leading into Sexual Assault Awareness month in April.
The programs offered range from the existing VandalSafe program to new workshops on relationship safety and self-defense courses, which can be registered for online on the violence prevention programs webpage. The email also reminds students how to refuse media attention if they wish to, especially for students who live near King Road, who have been reporting people knocking on doors in the area to ask questions.
UI has also established a reservation form for any person who did not receive a Birdie alarm during before break to receive one. The alarms are limited to one per student.
Dean of Students Blaine Eckles also expressed support for the campus community in the email, wishing students a successful Spring semester.
“I believe in you and your ability to navigate the days and weeks ahead,” Eckles wrote. “You are strong, you have grit, you are Vandals.”
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