{"id":225282,"date":"2024-12-18T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/?p=225282"},"modified":"2024-12-18T10:07:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T15:07:21","slug":"montclair-receives-department-of-justice-grant-to-expand-sexual-violence-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/12\/18\/montclair-receives-department-of-justice-grant-to-expand-sexual-violence-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Montclair Receives Department of Justice Grant to Expand Sexual Violence Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Montclair State University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-development-campus-life\/\">Division of Student Development and Campus Life<\/a> (SDCL) has received $499,998 in funding from the United States Department of Justice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/ovw\">Office on Violence Against Women<\/a> to expand critical domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment education and outreach for underserved populations.<\/p>\n<p>Montclair is one of only 19 institutions in the country to receive funding that will be utilized to increase and strengthen culturally specific programming.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of four years, Montclair will utilize the funding to enhance campus communication, expand training, and provide specialized education for students. The efforts will be led by Yolanda Alvarez, Associate Dean for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/dean-of-students\/\">Office of the Dean of Students<\/a> and Adela Caceres, Director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/social-justice-diversity\/\">Office for Social Justice and Diversity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy incorporating culturally specific strategies, we ensure that responses to sexual violence are not only compassionate yet relevant to the diverse identities and experiences of those affected,\u201d says Caceres. \u201cThis approach promotes prevention education while providing the necessary support for individuals to heal and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Montclair\u2019s Commitment to Wellness<\/h2>\n<p>Dedicated to creating a holistic experience that builds skills in self-advocacy, social responsibility, belonging and personal wellness, Montclair and SDCL provide extensive resources and educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff to help ensure a safe and inclusive campus environment.<\/p>\n<p>Comprehensive resources for community members include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Campus Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confidential Resources (for students)<\/li>\n<li>Counseling and Psychological Services (for students)<\/li>\n<li>Title IX and Sexual Violence Resources (for students and employees)<\/li>\n<li>CONCERN Behavioral and Management Solutions (for University employees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Essex County SAVE Center<\/li>\n<li>Passaic County Women\u2019s Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;We are deeply honored to receive this transformative grant from the Department of Justice\u2019s Office on Violence Against Women,\u201d says Dawn Meza Soufleris, Vice President for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-development-campus-life\/\">Student Development and Campus Life<\/a>. \u201cThis funding will allow us to expand vital education and outreach efforts, particularly for underserved populations, ensuring that every member of our Montclair State University community feels supported and safe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing one of only 19 institutions nationwide to receive this funding underscores our commitment to fostering a campus environment that prioritizes prevention, empowerment, and culturally responsive care.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>I\u2019m a ______, tell me more\u2026<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Prospective Student \/ Parent:<\/strong> Plan a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-admissions\/\">visit to our campus<\/a> and take the first step in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\">applying to become a Red Hawk<\/a>!<br \/>\n<strong>Journalist<\/strong>: Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/contact-media-relations\/\">Media Relations<\/a> team for assets or to schedule an interview with the researcher about this topic. 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