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Prevention

The VIP Center focuses on primary prevention, the act of eliminating violence before it happens. Violence prevention is a complex issue and requires a multitude of strategies, as illustrated in the Spectrum of Prevention below (adapted from the Prevention Institute):

Level of Spectrum	Definition of Level
6. Influencing Campus Policy and Procedure	Developing strategies to changes policies and procedures to influence outcomes
5. Changing Organizational Practices	Adopting regulations and shaping norms to improve response
4. Fostering Networks and Coalitions	Convening groups and individuals for broader goals and greater impact
3. Educating Campus Partners	Informing partners who will transmit skills and knowledge to others
2. Promoting Campus Awareness	Reaching groups of people with information and resources to promote health and safety
1. Strengthening Individual Knowledge and Skills	Enhancing an individual’s capability of preventing injury or illness and promoting safety

To learn more about Violence Prevention, the VIP Center recommends reading the Catholic Health Initiatives Violence Prevention Resource Guide.  

Creighton, in partnership with the Women's Center for Advancement and Alegent Creighton Health, have developed a violence prevention advisory board consisting of campus faculty, staff, students and community members.  This advisory board meets on a monthly basis to discuss and develop a strategic plan around the prevention of power-based personal violence (partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking/harassment) on campus.  Members of the coalition come from the following areas:

• Office of Equity and Inclusion
• Women's Center for Advancement Omaha
• Alegent Creighton Health
• The University's 9 colleges and schools
• The University's 9 Divisions
• Department of Public Safety 
• Staff Advisory Council
• President's Office
• Jesuit Community
• Registered Student Organizations
  

If you are interested in learning more about the Violence Prevention Advisory Board, please contact Allison Taylor, Associate Director for Violence Prevention and Education at 402-280-3794.