NAPA and Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority Inc. Announces Partnership With RAINN
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce it is partnering with the National APIDA Panhellenic Association and RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, to bring sexual misconduct and allyship training to its members.
“We owe it to our current and future members to provide the highest level of training and education to not only help survivors, but actively prevent sexual violence,” said Teresa Chung, the acting interim National President of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our philanthropy and is a partnership we hope to continue for years to come.”
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 Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. 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 Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. is a progressive, multicultural Greek Organization that is historically Asian/Asian-American interest and aims to provide a means to success and support for womxn, particularly womxn of color. The sorority builds on the unity of strong and independent leaders to affect change throughout the organization, and with local campuses and communities. Sigma Psi Zeta is committed to developing a community of pioneers and innovators, offering opportunities to develop professional and interpersonal skills in service of education, cultural awareness, and the national philanthropy of combating violence against womxn. Sigma Psi Zeta is an official partner of It’s On Us, the White House Initiative to end sexual assault on college campuses.
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.