alpha Kappa Delta Phi and NAPA Announces Partnership With RAINN
alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce it is partnering with RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, to bring sexual misconduct and allyship training to its members.
'We are so grateful for this opportunity with RAINN. We recognize that there have been issues plaguing our community and college campuses, and this partnership marks a pivotal moment for us," said Brenda Dang, Chairman of the Board of Directors for alpha Kappa Delta Phi. "Sexual violence has no place in our society. This partnership takes us one step closer to our commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of each and every one of our members."
RAINN subject-matter experts will develop and deliver a tailored training that addresses topics of sexual misconduct prevention and response, bystander intervention strategies, and how to support survivors after a disclosure. The RAINN training will be offered starting in mid-October on various days of the week and times of the day to ensure all members who are interested in attending, can sign up for a session that works with their availability.
"College-age adults are at higher risk for sexual violence,” said Clara Kim, vice president of consulting services at RAINN. According to a study by the Association of American Universities, 23.1% of female and 5.4% of male undergraduates experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation. “We're pleased to have this opportunity to collaborate with alpha Kappa Delta Phi and the National APIDA Panhellenic Association to reach their broad network of members with targeted education and resources geared toward this especially vulnerable age group. It's critical that college students know the steps they can take to help create a safer and more respectful campus and to support their peers who may be affected by this pervasive issue.”
About aKDPhi
Founded in 1990 at Berkeley, California alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc. is the largest and fastest growing internationally recognized Asian-interest sorority. alpha Kappa Delta Phi aims to promote diversity, innovation, and collaboration by empowering confident and compassionate women through sisterhood and purpose-driven leadership. To learn more, visit www.akdphi.org.
About RAINN
RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, help organizations improve their sexual assault prevention and response programs, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, free, confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visiting online.rainn.org.
To contact aKDPhi, please e-mail bod@akdphi.org.