Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted a tabling event to raise awareness on human trafficking last Tuesday, with Violence Intervention Peer (VIP) Jordyn Arkhurst sharing the information. The table had facts regarding what human trafficking is, how to protect yourself and others, warning signs of trafficking and more. “It’s […]
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted “The Clothesline Project,” a display that is held to raise awareness for victims of abuse and assault. Although it began in Hyannis, Mass., OVP brings the project to Ramapo each year and welcomes students to create […]
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted their annual symposium last Wednesday to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an event designed to educate and highlight the available resources for students. Student Outreach Coordinator Gracyn Nutt, fellow coordinator and Psychology Intern Reagan Griemsman, Bachelor of Social Work Intern Katherine Andino, […]
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted a tabling event to teach students about social media and interpersonal violence on March 13. Hosted by VIP Kristen Thauer, students were given facts regarding different types of online violence and abuse. They were also asked to make their own personal commitment towards […]
The Office of Violence Prevention kicked off Women’s HerStory Month on Monday, March 3 with a tabling in the Fishbowl titled “Her Story: Our Fight.” Sophomore Psychology Major and Violence Intervention Peer Brooke Newland put the tabling together, displaying an interactive board where students passing by could learn important statistics […]
Even for those with an empty calendar the week of Valentine’s Day, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) came to the rescue with an entire week dedicated to Valentine-themed events. Their week-long initiative to celebrate healthy relationships had much to offer for Ramapo students, with events happening every single day […]
Ramapo’s Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ services, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) and the Center for Health and Counseling Services hosted a vigil and proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Nov. 20. TDOR is observed annually on Nov. 20 and serves to memorialize those who have been killed […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
