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Bystander Training and More
PARC hosts events, workshops, trainings and more for all members of the Brandeis community. Explore our curricula and schedule to learn more and sign up.
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Connect With Us
PARC is here for you! You can still meet with advocates, attend workshops and engage in anti-violence work with us. Read our FAQ to learn more about how to connect with us.
Providing education, empowerment and support related to violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence and stalking.
The Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center (PARC) is a confidential, student-centered resource serving members of the Brandeis community who have been impacted by violence and those who want to contribute to the anti-violence movement.
Prevention
PARC offers lots of different workshops, events and online resources to understand the roots of violence and learn applicable skills for anti-violence work.Violence Prevention Education
Our prevention team facilitates trainings open to all students, as well as available by request for students, faculty and staff.
Events
Throughout the year, and especially during January (Stalking Awareness Month), April (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) and October (Domestic Violence Awareness Month), we host and co-host events, campaigns, and more.
Advocacy
Confidential advocates are available in a variety of ways to talk about something you've experienced, explore options, discuss concerns about someone you know, and much more. Click here to see a list of just some of the things you can talk to an advocate about.
Peer Advocates
Peer Advocates are available for drop-ins, online chat or by appointment to those who have been impacted by violence, as well as those supporting them.
Staff Advocates
Our two full-time staff members can provide more in-depth, ongoing advocacy. You are welcome to meet with a peer advocate first, then ask to be scheduled with a professional staff person or you can schedule with a professional staff person directly.
Resources
PARC seeks to engage the Brandeis community to normalize anti-violence by providing our own resources and connecting folks to others.
Learn More...
Explore PARC's handouts and recommendations for articles, videos, and other scholarship related to our work.
Event Support
If you are hosting an event that addresses topics related to our work, PARC peer advocates can be present to support participants who wish to talk to someone during or after the event.
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