Wellness Education & Violence Prevention
Who We Are
The Office of Wellness Education and Violence Prevention (WE-VP) at F&M provides education
and resources for the campus community on topics such as sexual and relationship violence,
healthy relationships, mental health, bystander intervention, sexual health, and much
more. WE-VP is composed of Sam Thiry, Director of Care Coordination & Violence Prevention,
and a passionate team of student Peer Health Educators.
What We Do
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- Raise awareness and provide educational opportunities about critical public health issues by offering workshops, campus-wide events and campaigns, and peer-to-peer support.
- Promote a variety of on- and off-campus resources to support those who may be struggling.
- Empower students, faculty, and staff to be prosocial agents of change so that we can cultivate and sustain a safe and healthy campus community for all.
- Partner closely with the YWCA Lancaster Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center and Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster. Campus Advocates with specialized experience from both organizations offer a variety
of resources for advocacy, support, and education to our campus community at no cost.
To learn more, contact us at wevp@fandm.edu.
Resources & Information on Sexual and Relationship Violence
If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual or relationship violence, you are not alone, and help is available. Learn about your options and supportive resources both on and off campus.
Location
First Floor of Harris Center, Room 001
We offer a comprehensive array of health and wellness resources that not only care
for you when you’re feeling unwell, but teach you how to be proactive in your self-care
and learn lifelong skills related to healthy living, stress management and more.Health, Wellness & Safety at F&M
Many students face challenges during college that can interfere with their success.
DipCares is a wellness program at F&M that directs you toward the supportive resources
available to you, empowers you to seek them out and ask for help when needed, and
ensures faculty and staff know how to help you if you’re distressed. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in
any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government.
F&M’s Title IX office works to ensure the College’s compliance with this fundamental
law and fosters a living, learning and working environment free of discrimination
and harassment. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law that protects the privacy
of student education records. Review the FAQ below to learn more about what FERPA
means for your student.DipCares
Title IX
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)