09/10/2026
Sexual violence prevention begins with creating a culture rooted in respect, safety, and accountability. By challenging harmful norms-including jokes, comments, and behaviors that normalize disrespect, harassment, or entitlement-we can help foster a safe, more inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.💚💙
Norms
[Image description: A white background and in the upper left and bottom right hand corner there are graphics of teal and yellow border lines going in a diagonal direction. Across from that on the upper right side there is black text that reads, “Respect Starts With Us”. Down below is more black text that reads, “Speak Up” and right side the text is a teal graphic of a megaphone. Below that is more black text that reads, “Challenge jokes, comments, and behaviors that normalize disrespect”. Down below is more black text that reads, “Set The Standard” and right beside the text is a teal graphic of a ribbon with a check mark inside. Down below is more black text that reads, “Choose respect, consent, and accountability”. Down below that is more black text that reads, “Step In” and right beside the text there is a teal graphic of two people standing beside each other with one person having their hand on the other person’s back. Down below is more black text that reads, “Support others and challenge harmful behavior”. Below at the bottom center is the Advocacy Center 50 year logo. Slide 2 has the same information, but it is translated into Spanish].
