This website talks about all the precautions taken to keep the University a safe place for students, and facaulty as well. Such as resources given to those who have been involved in some sort of violent act, including harassment or sexual assault. This group has invented a tool called "The Green Dot." This is a way of stopping violence on campus. Instead of red dots ( being rapes, robberies, fights) green dots are any choice, behavior, or action that stops a crime, such as stepping in between a fight, or protecting someone who is being taken advantage of. An event that will be held is "Jeans for Justice", it will be held april 18, 2014 and it is to raise awareness for sexual assault.
I think this program is very useful to the well being of the University, and supplies essential help in a time of need. This website made me realize that even if i haven't been a victim of a violent act such as harassment or rape, some students have, and it concerns me that at any moment something could happen. The people you pass on the sidewalk could be dangerous, and you have no way of knowing until after something happens. Its good to know that there are resources out there available to students, but what happens is the universities budget stops covering the needs of this group? What will happen when the crime rate becomes to much for this campus run group?
Autumn, I'm glad you were able to explore two different topics with last week's blog posts. I encourage you to continue researching both this week until you decide on which you would rather pitch with the shark tank/formal proposal. You do a nice job summarizing your sources and beginning to ask questions. In future posts, try to also ask questions that are feasible for you to research and answer over the semester. In addition, make sure to start reflecting on how the source could be used in a documentary. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
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