Every Voice
Virginia
BILL STATUS: Continued to 2025 session
Bill Number: HB 369
Sponsor: Del. Marty Martinez
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Ensuring that students and employees receive evidence-based training on prevention and response annually empowers all members of the community to take action to stop sexual violence.
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Collecting comprehensive data on sexual assault through anonymous climate surveys ensures transparency and allows colleges and universities to identify disproportionately impacted demographics, tailor solutions to the unique circumstances of their campus communities, and test the effectiveness of prevention programs.
Campus climate survey data is to be publicly shared on each University's website.
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Confidential advising services aid survivors in navigating the complex process of accessing necessary resources and understanding their rights.
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By establishing partnerships between universities and rape crisis centers, student-survivors have access to counseling, medical services, and legal support from trained professionals.