On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted “Survivor and Ally Self Care Day,” in which students were invited to make self-care kits and learn how to handle and report domestic violence. Upon arrival, students were greeted with a plethora of items and activities. Essential oils, spa […]
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In Other News: Week of April 17 on campus
OVP hosts Yoga in the Yard The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted their yearly Yoga in the Yard event on April 17. Counseling Services joined OVP in hosting this event to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month. OVP student peers, as well as members of Counseling Services, gathered in the […]
The Clothesline Project raises violence awareness at Ramapo
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) and Northern New Jersey YMCA healingSPACE brought the Clothesline Project to Ramapo last week for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The Clothesline Project is a non-governmental organization that was created in the ‘90s to bring awareness to the issue of violence against women, […]
Senior spotlights: Seniors reflect on time at Ramapo
Rojja Kharel For many seniors, their first and second years of college fit the conventional college experience, but for senior Rojja Kharel, her experience looked different. Kharel, a student from Nepal, is an international studies major with a minor in international business and entrepreneurship. Kharel spent her first year with […]
Take Back the Night ends Violence Awareness Week at Ramapo
This past week, Ramapo’s Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted events to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Violence Awareness Week. The week started off with the online launch of “Are You Aware: Types of Abuse” social media campaign on OVP’s Instagram. This campaign consists of videos educating […]
Ramapo prepares for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This April marks the 22nd official Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Ramapo began its observance on Monday with an opening proclamation in the Grove. Attendees were treated to cupcakes and had the opportunity to sign The Ramapledge, which is a pledge created by the Student Government Association and Office of […]
Violence Prevention Symposium shares resources for victim empowerment
The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services, with the support of the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) and Ramapo College, hosted the second annual Violence Prevention Symposium on Tuesday. This year’s theme was “Power-Based Violence, A Look Into College Life” and centered around legal resources available to victims of domestic violence […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance grieves a year’s worth of loss
Ramapo honored Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Nov. 21 with a memorial service for victims whose lives were cut short by transphobia. The proceedings were heavily shadowed by the mass shooting at Club Q, a gay club in Colorado Springs, that occurred less than 24 hours before the service. […]
Students sign petition to increase campus security
Nearly 4,000 Ramapo students have signed a change.org petition demanding improved on-campus security following an abduction of a student last Thursday in the commuter parking lot. Alexis Ruhlen, a sophomore nursing major with minors in neuroscience and psychology, said she was in a toxic and controlling relationship for two years. […]
Students stand against sexual violence and Take Back the Night
Photo courtesy of Jennifer French. On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 14, Ramapo students, faculty and staff joined together with a mission to Take Back the Night: an event that gave community members a safe space to openly discuss the severity of sexual and domestic violence. Ramapo’s Office of Violence Prevention […]