Speaking Up: Breaking the Silence on Sexual Violence
This presentation examines the impacts of sexual violence and outlines protective factors to help prevent it.
Course Objectives
- Describe sexual violence and its impact
- Understand confidential resources and reporting options
- Describe protective factors for perpetration
Resource Videos
Video 1: What is Sexual Violence?
Institutional Resources
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
| UTHealth Student Health and Counseling Services | 713-500-5171 |
| UTHealth Crisis Hotline: IM UT | 713-500-4688 |
| Workplace Violence | 713-792-7867 (STOP/2-STOP) |
| UTHealth Employee Assistance Programs | 713-500-3327 |
| MD Anderson Employee Assistance Program | 713-745-6901 |
| UTHealth Title IX Office | 713-500-2255 |
| MD Anderson Title IX Office | 713-745-6947 |
Additional Resources
| Houston Area Women’s Center | 713-528-2121 |
| Houston Area Women’s Center, Rape Crisis Hotline | 713-528-7273 |
| National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) | 877-739-3895 |
| Domestic Violence Hotline | 713-528-2121 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) |
| Aid to the Victims of Domestic Violence (AVDA) | 713-224-9911 |
| National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) | 303-839-1852 |
Helpful Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Violence Prevention website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Sexual Violence Prevention website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Preventing Sexual Violence
The University of Texas at Austin Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
