Dr. Denise Hines, PhD
Elisabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work
Content Warning
This training will address sexual assault prevention and interpersonal violence, including discussion of:
- Patterns of victimization and perpetration.
- Impacts on vulnerable and marginalized populations.
- Data-driven findings and evidence-based strategies for prevention.
Because these topics are explored using real data, research, and case examples, some material may feel distressing or triggering.
This content is included because grounding prevention in evidence—leads to stronger, more effective outcomes. We are committed to approaching the material with both care and candor.
Webinar Description
Sexual and relationship violence prevention on college campuses requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach or a single program during orientation. Drawing on about a decade of experience co-founding and co-directing a campus violence prevention initiative—funded by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education—this webinar explores eight key lessons learned from building and expanding a comprehensive prevention model across multiple institutions.
Participants will gain insights into both foundational and practical strategies, beginning with how to assess and understand their campus climate, student population, and patterns of victimization and perpetration, including among non-stereotypical victims. The session will then delve into how to implement prevention that is multi-layered, evidence-informed, and tailored to the unique needs of each campus community.
Topics include designing mandatory programming, engaging peer educators and key stakeholders, navigating controversial topics, and building sustainable partnerships with community organizations.
Whether you’re just beginning to develop a prevention strategy or looking to strengthen an existing program, this session offers actionable guidance grounded in research, evaluation, and real-world practice.
Learning Objectives
During the webinar, participants will:
- Identify key components of campus climate assessments related to sexual and relationship violence, including the relevance of the Red Zone phenomenon.
- Describe the characteristics and needs of diverse student populations, including non-stereotypical victims, to inform targeted prevention strategies.
- Apply the ecological model to design multi-layered, comprehensive prevention programming tailored to specific campus contexts.
- Analyze the effectiveness of various prevention formats (e.g., theater, speaker series, peer education) and stakeholder training in fostering campus-wide engagement.
- Evaluate the role of external partnerships and controversial programming in enhancing the sustainability and impact of campus violence prevention efforts.
Presenter
Dr. Denise Hines, PhD, is the Elisabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work in the Department of Social Work, College of Public Health at George Mason University. Dr. Hines’ expertise includes the causes, consequences, and prevention of family violence and sexual assault, with a particular focus on under-recognized victims of intimate partner violence. She also has a specialization in translating university-based research for policymakers.
Dr. Hines’ work on under-recognized victims of intimate partner violence has been supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and currently by a private law firm. Her interpersonal violence prevention work has been supported by three grants from the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education.
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