About The Lighthouse Project
The Lighthouse is a symbol of permanence and stability. It has endurance enough to withstand the strongest storm. Its majestic presence observes and illuminates that which was once shrouded in darkness. Like the rays of light beaming from the windows of a lighthouse, there is a beacon of hope on the horizon. We can shine the light on sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. By bringing these issues out of the darkness we are taking a proactive approach on campus and in our community to produce a more nurturing environment for survivors and eliminate any stigma associated with reporting these acts of violence.
Goals of the The Lighthouse Project
- Providing education, intervention, and victim advocacy services for student victims of sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking.
- Increase awareness of the danger of sexual assault and other violence.
- Deliver the message that sexual assault is not normal behavior for men and is not tolerated on our campus or in our community
- Educate students about the process and the importance of reporting an assault.
- Offer professional counseling services to aid in the healing processes of victims
- Develop team-oriented training for police officers, health care workers, and victim advocates to build an atmosphere of trust and understanding among those who deal with victims.
Why do we need a program like this?
- Sexual assault is frequently unreported
- At NWMSU 10% of women have reported being taken advantage of sexually in the last year, that is approximately 650 students.(CORE survey, 2004)
- Fewer than 5 cases of sexual assault are reported per year in our 5 county area.