Since January 2007 Zero Tolerance of Violence has been providing education and training related to the prevention and intervention of violence against women at Collin College. 

As Zero prepares for a new year in 2008 the project is launching an educational component on the ZERO website.  The educational component addresses several key aspects pertaining to sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence.  For example:

·      Misconceptions and Truths

·      Definitions

·      Facts

To visit Zero’s website, click here.

The purpose of the website is to raise awareness by educating Collin College students, faculty and staff. With accurate information, students become empowered to recognize and respond to individuals who may exhibit signs of being abused or who may have experienced past trauma. Most importantly, the site serves to dispel misconceptions about sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence, a necessary step in raising awareness and confronting violent behavior. 

Some people may still believe that sexual assault is a woman’s problem and/or that intimate partner violence is only legitimate when physical beating occurs. The media, culture, or personal experience contribute to these misconceptions. Therefore it is vital to raise awareness and to honestly confront the reality of these crimes.

In addition, the use of www.ccccd.edu/zero offers confidentiality and anonymity to survivors. A survivor may not be ready to speak out or seek help; thus, the website provides a safe outlet for survivors to locate available resources and obtain answers.