Sexual violence is a problem for every Michigan community. Here at MPHI’s Office of Gender, Sexuality, and Violence, we understand it’s a problem that no community can fix on its own. Let’s work together to build Michigan’s violence-free future!

Check Out What We’re Doing to Prevent Sexual Violence

Focusing on Equity

The Michigan Community Sexual Violence Prevention Assessment (CSVPA, 2022) was a first step to listen and learn from members of Black, LGBTQ+, Native/Indigenous/American Indian, and Disability communities about what sexual violence looks like in their communities, how risk and protective factors for violence unequally affect them, and what their prevention resources and needs are.

Data from our 2019 statewide survey provided insight into where Michigan stands on important indicators of violence prevention and community connectedness.

You can learn more about our statewide survey process with these resources:

We support preventionists by sharing lessons learned through our evaluation work.

Everyone can be part of preventing sexual violence!  How can you get involved?

Prioritize It! We need everyone’s head, hands, and hearts to stop sexual violence. Check out the resources below to find strategies you can try at your agency and in your community:

Talk About It! We need to make sure everyone knows that sexual violence is preventable, and has access to up to date, accurate information on key issues. Check out these tools from the Berkeley Media Studies group and partners to help spark conversation.

Dive Into Data About It! Better data leads to better solutions. See what data you can find and request the Michigan Sexual Violence Prevention Survey dataset to conduct your own analysis.

Have more questions or want more information?

Reach out to Sara McGirr, Manager (smcgirr@mphi.org) for more information.