The P.E.A.C.E. Project

(Prevention, Education, Advocacy, for Change and Empowerment)

The P.E.A.C.E. Project received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Proactively, prevention education classes are conducted to raise awareness on the issues of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Reactively, advocates provides support and resources for victims and/or their loved ones.

Mission Statement

The P.E.A.C.E. Project is committed to raising awareness about sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking on campus and in the community. To this end, The P.E.A.C.E. Project:

1. Promotes a positive environment of respect and growth.
2. Offers all students and employees the resources for prevention and education on the issues of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.
3. Works to serve the needs of women and men of all races, ethnicities, religions, classes, ages and sexual orientations.
4. Offers survivors and secondary victims support, advocacy, counseling and referrals.
5. Works assertively toward a campus and community that is safe from sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.
6. Facilitates collaboration and communication among campus groups and community resources that are concerned about ending sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking.

This project was revised in March 2007 and was supported by Grant No. 2006-WA-AX-0018 awarded by the Violence Against Women Office, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

California University of Pennsylvania
The P.E.A.C.E. Project
G45 Carter Hall
California, PA 15419
Telephone: (724) 938-5707
Email: peace@cup.edu