Safety

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UI not alone among colleges nationwide in addressing campus safety for women

Monday, March 24, 2014
UI already complied with many of the new federal requirements for colleges regarding preventing, reporting, and disciplining sexual violence before they took effect this month, but administrators say they’re using the act to review policies, update language, and stay current on the issue.
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UI debuts second Nite Ride van

Monday, March 24, 2014
As of Friday, the University of Iowa now has two of its popular Nite Ride vans in circulation—an addition administrators made in response to student concerns about safety and sexual assault on campus.
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Nite Ride service gets second vehicle

Friday, March 21, 2014
The University of Iowa showcased the second vehicle to its popular Nite Ride service Friday, March 21. The event, held on the Pentacrest, underscores the UI’s commitment to keep campus safe and to combat sexual assault.
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Safety first, children

Thursday, March 20, 2014
Children are experts at getting into danger. So, how can parents help prevent the consequences? One answer, University of Iowa researchers say in a new study, is for parents to better understand how their children rate hazards and then use conversation to explain why certain situations can be dangerous. Results appear in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology.
Monique DiCarlo

UI implementing new options for sexual misconduct education, awareness

Thursday, March 13, 2014
The educational program regarding sexual misconduct is transitioning to the "Every Choice" program, which will highlight different forms of prevention, including more focus on "bystander intervention," says Monique DiCarlo, UI sexual misconduct response coordinator.

Mason tells regents UI making progress on plan to combat sexual assaults

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason today briefed the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, on progress made so far on the plan to combat sexual assaults she announced Feb. 28.

Timely Warning

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
University of Iowa Police issued a Timely warning Tuesday evening, March 11, for an incident that reportedly occurred on Sunday, March 2.

UI making progress on sexual assault response plan

Tuesday, March 4, 2014
The University of Iowa has begun making progress toward meeting the goals of the Six-Point Plan to Combat Sexual Assault announced by UI President Sally Mason Friday afternoon.

UI President Mason unveils 'Six-Point Plan to Combat Sexual Assault'

Friday, February 28, 2014
In her meeting with the Iowa Board of Regents in Urbandale today to discuss the University of Iowa’s sexual misconduct policies, UI President Sally Mason unveiled a “Six-Point Plan to Combat Sexual Assault.”

UI website adds bigger link to report sexual misconduct

Friday, February 28, 2014
Within 24 hours of a listening session about sexual assault on the University of Iowa’s campus, UI administrators have responded by making changes to the home page for UI's website.

Voices of compassion, courage, and concern

Friday, February 28, 2014
More than 200 University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered for a listening session on sexual assault and misconduct Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Iowa Memorial Union, where many, including UI President Sally Mason, shared personal experiences about sex assault.

Sexual assaults must stop

Thursday, February 27, 2014
UI President Sally Mason outlines what the University of Iowa is doing to confront the problem of sexual assault—educating students, supporting survivors, and holding offenders accountable.