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November 10, 2008 Coalition works to raise awareness Inaction is one of the toughest barriers to break in fighting sexual violence. Last week, victims’ advocates from universities around Washington converged on PLU to discuss their respective programs at the Washington Sexual Violence Prevention College Coalition. They worked on how to bring knowledge about the issues to people, change people’s behaviors and instill positive attitudes that lead to the prevention of sexual violence. “The key is

procedures to address campus sexual violence that apply to public colleges and requires private colleges to discuss with their local police agency how responses to campus sexual violence will be handled and report back to the legislature about those discussions and any agreements that might be defined. SSB 5719: Creates a task force on campus sexual violence prevention to study the issue, generate ideas about best practices and report back to the legislature. SHB 1138: Creates a joint legislative task

Lt. Col. Celia FlorCruz at PLU: Video and Photos Posted by: Sandy Dunham / February 20, 2015 February 20, 2015 A Powerful Presentation at PLU Watch Lt. Col. Celia FlorCruz’s riveting talk on sexual assault, “From Victim to Survivor to Leader,” which she delivered to a rapt audience at Pacific Lutheran University on Feb. 17. FlorCruz publicly shared her own story of sexual assault for the first time; she also presented effective tips for preventing sexual assault, and for supporting its victims

develop solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. These problems include but are not limited to: climate change, food and water insecurity, immigration, poverty, and income inequality, as well as ongoing large and small-scale conflicts resulting from strained relations among those of different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations and social classes. “A recent Gallup survey suggests that polarization negatively affects American’s community attachment and trust in others

April 20, 2014 Take Back the Night at PLU Students attend a Take Back the Night rally at PLU. (Photo: PLU Women’s Center) Annual event aims to raise awareness about sexual assault By Valery Jorgensen ’15 Pacific Lutheran University’s Women Center hosts the annual Take Back the Night march and rally, part of an international campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault, April 24 in Red Square. The event invites people to speak up and speak out about ending violence. Take Back the Night When

MediaLab Film Examines “Compassion Fatigue” Posted by: Todd / February 20, 2012 February 20, 2012 People who are repeatedly exposed to tragedy and trauma, such as health care workers, fire fighters and law enforcement officers, may be susceptible to a condition known as “compassion fatigue, “according to a new documentary produced by PLU’s MediaLab. “Overexposed: The Cost of Compassion,” makes its South Sound premiere Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Mary Baker Russell Music Center’s

Anytime Counseling: Lute Telehealth Comes to PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / February 5, 2020 February 5, 2020 By Lora ShinnGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsSince 2014 there’s been a remarkable 35 percent increase in public university students receiving mental health treatment, according to an original survey conducted by The Associated Press in December 2019. However, few universities can keep up with demand — even with licensed counselors on hand. At some universities, it may take

specifically to the Voices Against Violence and Men Against Violence projects, Hughes said. The visit comes as the Women’s Center celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. The center will celebrate the event on March 22. “I’ve very proud that we’ve worked to provide a safer campus environment and one more equipped to deal with sexual violence and stalking,” she said. The Women’s Center received its first Justice Department grant in 2005 of $200,000, which was followed up by another grant in 2007 of

difficulties between partners Support for refugee families Community engagement with homelessness and the homeless Sexual issues in families and communities Request InformationContact us to get more information about the MFT program. Request more informationWhere do Marriage and Family Therapists Work?We all live and work within systems of relationships so the career opportunities for Marriage and Family Therapists are multi-faceted and numerous. Community agencies Mental health centers Private practice

Opening more doors: PLU and PNWU strengthen their partnership to support future occupational and physical therapists Pacific Lutheran University and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences unite to tackle health care workforce shortages. Posted by: mhines / September 12, 2023 Image: This expanded partnership with PNWU is an exciting opportunity for PLU graduates interested in pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. (Photo: PLU/John