West Seattle High School Sexual Violence Resource Group

WSHS SVRG


Meeting every Tuesday in Room 103 (Ms. Harper).Our goal is to encourage change in attitudes around sexual violence and create a well-informed environment at WSHS.Check us out on Instagram @wshs_svrg.

Support Service Guide

A comprehensive support service list compiled by the WSHS SVRG. It includes 100+ services from crisis lines to local-in-person organizations with various focus topics.

SVRG News & Projects

Keep up with the SVRG!

Downloadable Resources

Access our public drive of downloadable resources such as posters.

SVRG Suggestions

Fill out our anonymous form for content suggestions and non-incident reports to help us create projects that are relevant to our school.

About Us!

Learn more about who the Sexual Violence Resource Group is.

Immediate Crisis Services

Links redirect to the crisis service's website, not the phone number. Unless otherwise indicated, all services are 24/7, free, and confidential.

Support Service Guide

A comprehensive support service list compiled by the WSHS SVRG. It includes 100+ services from crisis lines to local-in-person organizations with various focus topics.

Click the pop-out icon to download the resource list.

News

Keep up with the SVRG and learn more about their efforts on Instagram @wshs_svrg.

Sexual Violence Prevalence Survey

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]

Resource Library

View and download our content here. Including items such as postesr for educators, and resource lists. This will be continually updated as our group creates more resources.

WSHS SVRG - How to Report Sexual Misconduct Poster
WSHS SVRG - How to Respond to a Disclosure Poster
WSHS SVRG - Resources Poster
WSHS SVRG "If you or you are partner is drunk, high, or stoned, assume they cannot give consent."

About Us

The SVRG's Mission

The Sexual Violence Resource Group is a student-led initiative at West Seattle High School dedicated to combating sexual violence, fostering a culture of consent, and ensuring students have access to the support they need inside and outside of school.

What We Do

We've taken action by creating informational posters and engaging social media content. We've collaborated with school administration and local organizations to ensure all staff receive comprehensive training on sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed practices.As of April 2024, we've launched a "Teal Ribbon Project" for faculty members who wish to become designated safe spaces for students seeking support through a second dose of sexual violence prevention training.

Join the Effort

If you're looking to join the SVRG, just show up! Anyone and everyone is welcome; no matter your experience with the topic. Stay for as long as you want and can.We meet every Tuesday at lunch in Room 103 (Ms. Harper’s). Also, follow us on our Instagram at @wshs_svrg.

Contact Us

You can email us at [email protected] or contact us through Instagram @wshs_svrg.