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Why is This Program Important?

Students need trusted adults in schools. Trusted adults are someone who students view as a safe, reliable, and caring source of support. Trusted adults can listen to the student's needs openly, and support them empathetically and warmly. Trusted adults may also be able to spot possible warning signs that a student may/are being harmed, harming themselves, or harming someone else. Students can often see teachers as second family, or beacons of safety within their shared setting.In the case of sexual violence, it is incredibly important that the people who a student shares their story with hears them, and listens to them compassionately. Kind and caring responses to disclosures can be vital for student well-being. At West Seattle High School, sexual violence isn't uncommon. Our 2024 Prevalence Survey revealed that within their time at West Seattle High School, 11.3% had been sexually assaulted, and 40.1% had experienced some form of sexual harassment. Students need trusted adults they can share this information with, an recieve support from throughout reporting sexual violence.Trusted adults are vital to the emotional development, well-being, safety, and stability of students. With such difficult topics as sexual violence, the Teal Ribbon Project gives staff the opportunity to keep themselves more informed on how to better be a safe adult for students facing sexual violence and abuse.

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In April of 2024, we launched a survey regarding the prevalence of sexual violence at West Seattle High School. We asked students about their experiences with sexual violence during their time enrolled. 309 students responded.The ResultsExperience With Sexual Violence11.3% have been sexually assaulted.
20.3% have experienced online sexual harassment.
40.1% have experienced some form of sexual harassment.
5.5% have experienced physical dating violence
14.9% have experienced sexual coercion.
10% have been sexually assaulted by a partner.Perception of Sexual ViolenceWhen asked if the school had done enough to address sexual violence, 54.9% responded with a score of 2 or lower.
When asked if sexual assault and misconduct had not been properly defined by WSHS administration and faculty, 47.9% responded with a score of 2 or lower.
When asked if dating violence was a problem at WSHS, 44.3% responded with a score of 2 or lower.
When asked if sexual violence was a problem at WSHS, 81.2% responded with a score of 3 or lower, and 41.1 responded with a score of 2 or lower.Knowledge of ResourcesResponses ranged from 1 (indicating not knowledgeable) to 5 (indicating knowledgeable).
Students were asked about their knowledge regarding where to seek help in case of experiencing sexual assault or misconduct. 54% scored 3 or lower, and 30.7% scored 2 or lower.
Students were asked about their knowledge of how to report sexual assault or misconduct to school officials. 73.2% scored 3 or lower, and 50.2% scored 2 or lower.If you would like to learn more about the results of our survey, contact us at [email protected]