USU SAAVI

A local photographer has started a project taking portraits of survivors as a space to share your story and feel empowered. If you would like more information, reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].

"I am pledging because I'm a survivor, too."
- Several members of the USU Statewide community

You are not alone at USU.

"Survivors deserve a platform to share their experiences, and it starts by believing and being open to that space."
- Graduate Student, Logan Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"I feel that as a cisgender white male I need to advocate for change and end the silence. Society must increase awareness whether this has impacted us personally or not."
- Student Affairs, Logan Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"I am pledging to Start by Believing because nobody should have to go through any kind of assault, especially sexual assault. I will not only listen, but work to get those experiencing these things the help they both need and deserve."
- Parking and Transportation, Logan Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"All people need to know that they have a voice, it will be heard and they will be believed. Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim and I pledge to be a source of support to any victim that I know about. Knowing you have a community to stand with you is important in not only surviving but thriving after an assault."
-Controller's Office, Logan Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"As a mentor and role model for students, I want to be a safe space for students who may be survivors of violence who don't know where to turn for help and support."
- Professor, Biology, Logan Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"I pledge to listen and take quick action, compassionately and in a non-judgmental way with anyone that comes to me with a claim of sexual abuse, violence, or other abusive situation."
- Professor, Aviation and Technical Education, Eastern Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"I am pledging because we all have a role to play in ending sexual violence. I will continue to encourage consent, respect, and interdependence in our communities. I will take seriously my responsibility for protecting the safety of friends, loved ones and strangers, and actively support them if that safety is breached."
-Professor, Art, Blanding Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"I am pledging to help end the stigma and shame associated with speaking out about sexual assault experiences. As a campus, a community, and a society, we need to do a much better job of believing stories of sexual assault."

You are not alone at USU.

"I am pledging because I care deeply for the survivors of sexual violence and I want to help end the silence."
-Administration, Student Affairs, Logan Campus

You are not alone at USU.

"I am a responding professional who cares about the people who work for me and the students at our university."
-Administration, NEHMA, Logan Campus

You are not alone at USU.