College campuses across the nation are facing a serious problem and unfortunately, the numbers do not lie. The issue of power-based personal violence (sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking) is an issue of significant concern on college campuses, including Kent State University.

Support Students in Need

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) has created an emergency fund which is available for students in need of additional funding for books, academic supplies, household items, housing or food. To contribute, use the following link, then select Diversity Equity and Inclusion as the gift type and SRVSS Emergency Fund as the program. 

Contribute to the Center for SRVSS Emergency Fund

• Nationally, 11.2% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students).*
• Among graduate and professional students, 8.8% of females and 2.2% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation.*
• Among undergraduate students, 23.1% of females and 5.4% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation.*

These statistics are simply unacceptable and we believe we can do better at Kent State University.

 *David Cantor, Bonnie Fisher, Susan Chibnall, Reanna Townsend, et. al. Association of American Universities (AAU), Report on the AAU Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct (September 21, 2015).