Department of Psychology and Counseling

Office of Violence Response and Prevention

The Office of Violence Response and Prevention coordinates the work of three organizations: The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Students Against Violence through Education (SAVE) and the Men against Violence Program (MVP)

SART is a group of students trained to respond appropriately and compassionately to calls from sexual assault victims and survivors and/or individuals interested in discussing the issues gender-based violence. In their response, both emotional support and information about possible options victims might have are provided.

SAVE is a group of female students dedicated to providing education and awareness to girls and women on gender-based violence, including sexual assault and rape, partner violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. MVP is a group of male students dedicated to preventing violence by providing education and awareness to boys and men on the issues of gender-based violence. SAVE/MVP work together to present to college students, as well as high school and middle school students.

Contact Information

Julie Allison, Ph.D., Director
Office: (620) 235-6067
Fax: (620) 235-6102

Hot Line
(888) 594-SAFE
(888) 594-7233