Sexual Violence Prevention & Intervention
The Counseling Center is part of a coordinated, campus-wide initiative to proactively prevent and respond to sexual assault and all sexual misconduct on campus. For more information see the KSC Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Prevention Resources
Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Peer Educators
Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) is an award winning peer education program coordinated by the Counseling Center. The MVP peer educators conduct events and programs throughout campus in res halls, with Athletics teams, fraternities and sororities and in classrooms. Any student interested in helping MVP with it’s mission, “Students Helping Students End Sexual Violence,” is welcome to contact the MVP Advisor Forrest Seymour (fseymour@keene.edu, 603-358-2047) or fill out the online application. To request a program for your class or organization or to get more information go to the MVP Program Request Form. And please join the MVP Facebook page.
Sexual Assault & Violence Education (SAVE) Committee
The SAVE Committee is open to all KSC community members and works in collaboration with the MCVP: Crisis & Prevention Center. Together we plan and coordinate sexual violence prevention & education events throughout the year including for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. These events include the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Men’s March to End Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence,” the “Shout Out Against Sexual Assault,” the “Silent Witnesses” and more. Open meetings take place on Mondays at 5pm in the Student Center Atrium Conference Room. Please join us or contact Forrest (fseymour@keene.edu, 603-358-2047) for more information.
Resources for Students who Experience Sexual Assault & Misconduct
Survivor Concerns
A survivor may experience many conflicting emotions in the aftermath of a sexual assault including shock, fear, anger, guilt, shame, or numbness. Each survivor’s response is unique. Often students who have experienced a sexual assault find that their eating, sleeping, exercise, self-care or social patterns have changed, that they are isolating themselves from others, or that they are unable to concentrate on schoolwork. Whether someone chooses to report an assault or not, talking with a counselor or a trusted friend or family member can be very helpful.
Emergency Contacts 24/7
Confidential Support:
KSC Counselor On Call: 603-358-2436
MCVP: Crisis & Prevention Center: 1-888-511-6287 or 603-352-3782
Cheshire Medical Center: 603-354-6600
To Report Sexual Misconduct:
KSC Campus Safety: 603-358-2228
Keene Police: 603-357-9813 or 911
Title IX Officer: 603-358-2958
Or contact your RD or RA
Campus Resources, M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Wellness Center: 603-358-2200
Dean of Students Office: 603-358-2842
Student Conduct Office: 603-358-2840
Title IX Officer: 603-358-2958
Coordinator of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education: 603-358-2437
Community Resources
MCVP: Crisis & Prevention Center: 1-888-511-6287 or 603-352-3782
National & Online Resources National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673