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Wake Forest University is deeply committed to having a campus free of interpersonal violence and sexual misconduct. Interpersonal violence is used as an umbrella term, encompassing concerns related to dating or relationship violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and stalking.

Department Contributors

Wake Forest University works deliberately to create a comprehensive approach by utilizing multiple offices to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed prevention programming and support services for Reynolda campus graduate and undergraduate students. 

Office of Wellbeing

Develops primary prevention initiatives and provides respondent support and
education to prevent future harm.

Office of Wellbeing

Safe Office

Provides 24/7 confidential crisis response, advocacy, accompaniment to meetings, and counseling for survivors of interpersonal violence.

Safe Office

Office of Institutional Equity

Responsible for investigations, reports, and policy compliance.

Office of Institutional Equity

Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence

While the Safe Office, Office of Wellbeing, and Office of Institutional Equity lead the work, it’s crucial not to operate in isolation. Formed in 2023, the Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence promotes extensive collaboration by bringing together staff, faculty, and students. Together, we amplify our impact in ending interpersonal violence. The coalition is one of the eight collective impact coalitions working to address complex social issues by bringing together a variety of interested and engaged parties from different sectors to work toward a common goal.

Meetings are monthly on the second Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

To join the Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence, contact one of our co-chairs.

  • Hannah Dean – Assistant Director, Interpersonal Violence Prevention
  • Deb Marke – Associate Director, Democratic Engagement and Justice Programs