2026 KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 53 these areas. More specific information is contained below. It’s On Us Campaign: Kutztown University partners with It’s On Us, a national campaign aimed at changing the culture surrounding campus sexual assault. As one of 28 colleges and universities from across the country as an It’s On Us Campus Innovation Partner School, KU commits to upholding and implementing the three pillars of the It’s On Us campaign: support for survivors of sexual violence, bystander intervention, and consent education. Student leaders from across campus are invited to participate in the KU student chapter to bring awareness to sexual assault, the It’s On Us pledge, signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, and the reporting processes through weekly meetings, speakers, discussions, events and posted marketing materials. Hundreds of t-shirts with the It’s On Us branding were printed and distributed to student leaders who attended educational programs, signed the pledge or supported the campaign. It’s On Us Spring Week of Action: This week-long event series that takes place in both the Fall and Spring semesters intends to educate, engage and empower students and communities to do something big or small to end sexual assault. During the academic year, the week of action included: workshops on Bystander Intervention, relationship violence, Survivor Self-Care, Consent education, “Real Talk” about mental health, promotional tables with information where students are invited to take the pledge, the annual Take Back the Night and Clothesline project events, and the Red Flag campaign. The red flag campaign is a visual and interactive campaign to raise awareness around red flags of dating and relationships, and how to get help and find resources. A national speaker presented a program on understanding the intersections of ethnicity, gender identity, and being a survivor. Take Back the Night: This educational event sponsored by the Women’s Center focuses on stopping violence within the KU community. This annual in-person event addresses Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Sexual Assault. The Clothesline Project: Sponsored by the Women’s Center, this visual exhibition features a display of shirts with written messages and illustrations that graphically demonstrate the impact of violence. “What Were YOU Wearing?” Project: This project is a visual display of survivors’ descriptions of what they were wearing when they experienced sexual violence. The installation asks viewers to consider the amount of self-blame that results from the question: “What were you wearing?”. It is displayed in the Student Union building for one week during the Red Zone, and we also provide informational tables with resources. Safe Berks Silent Witness Project: This program features a display of life-sized red silhouettes which highlight the stories of Berks County citizens who were victims of domestic violence homicide. It is on display for one week during October, Domestic Violence awareness month. Women’s Center (WC) Programs: The Women’s Center provides free safety whistles to students at the center along with brochures about safety and resources on campus. The Center also has a collection of over 1,000 books in the genres ranging from feminist theory, gender, LGBTQ identity and women’s studies to interpersonal violence, self-help and psychology. These are available for students, faculty, and staff and for personal or educational use. The Women’s Center website (www.kutztown.edu/ womenscenter) includes a section titled “Sexual Assault Resources”. This section includes an overview with information on consent, sexual violence, It’s On Us, and a link to the university Sexual Violence policies and resources. Additionally, this resource includes emergency contact information and a section on Safe Berks and the Campus Advocate. Rape Aggression Defense Course (RAD): The RAD course is offered by Public Safety free-of-charge at least once each semester to female campus community members. The course teaches personal safety and self-defense. Referrals are included for KU Counseling Center, Women’s Center, and Safe Berks. RAD classes are offered for men upon request.
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