Prevention at Colorado College

Colorado College takes a comprehensive approach to preventing sexual and gender-based violence. Sexual violence exists on a continuum—from harassment and unwanted touching to coercion and rape—and prevention starts with building a campus culture where all forms of violence are unacceptable. 

CC’s prevention strategy follows the socio-ecological model, addressing factors at the individual, relationship, community, and societal levels. Coordinated initiatives across these areas create lasting, campus-wide impact. 

Our approach integrates primary prevention (stopping violence before it occurs) with secondary and tertiary prevention (supporting survivors and promoting long-term healing). 

This work involves everyone. Together, we can create a culture of respect, consent, and healthy relationships.

Campus-Wide Prevention Programs Include: 

• Active Bystander Intervention (specific to sexual assault interventions) 

• Trauma-Informed Responses to Sexual Violence Disclosures 

• Consent and Healthy Relationship Awareness 

• Social Norming Campaigns 

• Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) campaigns 

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) campaigns 

• Passive Education (bulletin boards, social media, posters) 

• New Student Orientation Workshops on Title IX and sexual safety