In 2018, Spelman College was one of 57 colleges and universities across the nation – and the only institution in Georgia – awarded funds by the Justice Department to address sexual violence on campus. Spelman College was awarded the grant again in 2021. Understanding the need to assist victims of sexual and dating violence as well as expand the prevention efforts, Spelman created a permanent position after the grant ended to enhance the work of the Violence Prevention and Intervention Program (VP&I).
The VP&I Program focuses on improving the way that the College identifies and responds to incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking as well as develops culturally-appropriate, linguistically-accessible print or electronic materials to address prevention and intervention of sexual violence to create systemic, sustainable change.
Violence Prevention and Intervention Program
350 Spelman Lane, S.W., Milligan, Suite 2305E
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
A coordinated community response approach ensures a timely, culturally relevant and respectful response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking committed on or off campus. Implementing such an approach requires establishing a Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT).
Spelman’s CCRT is a multi-disciplinary team of campus and community partners that meet regularly to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate campus prevention and response efforts. This team coordinates all prevention and intervention efforts; facilitates communication between key campus departments and community partners; ensures messages across efforts are consistent and reinforced; and ensures the system’s response to victims is seamless, consistent and supportive.
Please contact scvpiprogram@spelman.edu for more information.
The Spelman Coordinated Community Response Team is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of campus and community entities. The Community Partners are highlighted and hyperlinked below.
Spelman College offers a psycho-educational support group each semester for student survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Through the Violence Prevention and Intervention Program, the College expands its services by providing a confidential space where student victim/survivors can explore the impact of interpersonal violence and build skills to support their healing journey.
Follow us on Instagram @spelman_vpiprogram for updates on upcoming sessions.
VP&I Peer Educators are committed student leaders who receive specialized training to engage the campus community in meaningful conversations about consent, sexual violence prevention, bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and survivor-centered support. Through outreach, events, and peer-to-peer education, they empower fellow students to create a safer and more respectful campus environment. Applications to join the program open each April.