Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Summit

 

2025 Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Summit

Summit Theme: “Where We Are Right Now”

Date:
Tuesday June 3, 2025 

Location:
St. Cloud State University Atwood Memorial Union 
651 1st Avenue South 
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301 

Virtual access will be available for some sessions 

Map and Parking:
https://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusmap/default.aspx  

Lodging:
Best Western Kelly Inn  
100 4th Avenue South 
St. Cloud, MN 56301 

Price: $119.00/night  
Unique Reservation Link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.24113.html?groupId=6Q0LY0C0  
Call Front Desk 320.253.0606 “SVPR Summit” 

Hotel Block will be released on May 5th 

Area Information:
St. Cloud Area Information: St. Cloud events calendar https://www.visitstcloud.com/events/ 
St. Cloud  Visitor Guide: https://www.visitstcloud.com/guide/ 

Summit: 

A summit’s main objective is to bring together experts in the field to discuss key issues and ideas to resolve or solve an issue or problem.  While we may not be able to solve the issue of sexual and intimate violence, this convening will allow us to remember we are connected and working on a common goal.  

• Network with other postsecondary professionals involved in prevention & response initiatives  
• Learn and discuss topics critical to ending sexual misconduct at postsecondary institutions 

Summit Schedule Overview: 

Topical Keynote Sessions: The sessions are engaging presentations by subject matter experts on topics of importance or interest. Please select one for reach timeframe listed in the schedule.  

Roundtable Discussions: The roundtable discussions offer a chance to network with colleagues around the state and brainstorm innovative practices or ideas, discuss challenging situations or topics, and support each other in our work. Each roundtable will be moderated by a volunteer who will maintain discussion, record any general ideas, themes, or actions.   

June 3, 2024 

• 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration (in person) 
• 9:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions 
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Keynote (choose one) 
  • Advisor Training, presenters TBD (in-person and virtual) 

Session Description: This training is for postsecondary advisors and administrators of the sexual misconduct grievance process (Title IX or otherwise) on best practices serving as an advisor during a sexual misconduct grievance process in higher education. Topics to be covered include requirements of an advisor, serving as an effective support for a responding or reporting party, understanding institution’s policy and procedures, what is and is not an advisor, how to ask questions during a live-hearing or similar process, how to analyze credibility, by emphasizing consistent statements by your party and challenging inconsistencies by the other party, basic rules of decorum.  

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Prevention-focused Session TBD (in-person and virtual) 

• 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. LUNCH & Roundtable Discussions (in-person & virtual) (those attending in-person will have a complimentary lunch) 
• 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions (Session titles are not final)  
• 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. BREAK 
• 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Taking Action – Strategies for Addressing Artificial Intelligence Impact on Campus presented by Adam Dodge, EndTAB (virtual and in-person) 

This action-oriented session provides higher education professionals with concrete strategies and frameworks to address the emerging challenges of AI in campus relationships and safety. Participants will gain practical tools to implement comprehensive approaches that protect students while fostering digital literacy and healthy relationship development. The presentation covers:  

• Approaches for developing institutional policies addressing both AI relationship usage and potential abuse concerns  
• Creating educational programming that promotes digital literacy, consent in AI interactions, and recognition of deepfakes and AI-generated content  
• Identifying warning signs of unhealthy AI relationship patterns and AI-facilitated abuse  
• Harm reduction models for victims of AI-powered abuse, including content removal assistance and digital safety planning  
• Prevention strategies targeting specific threats like romance/financial scams, image-based abuse, and AI-powered stalking  

This session is specifically designed for institutional Leaders Title IX coordinators, student affairs professionals, campus prevention specialists, advocacy staff, and counseling center personnel who need actionable strategies to protect student wellbeing while navigating rapidly evolving AI technologies on campus.  

• 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Closing & Door Prizes 

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