Faculty Advisor
Ault, Holly Keyes
Faculty Advisor
Hanlan, James P.
Project Center
Melbourne, Australia
Sponsor
Banksia Gardens Community Services
Abstract
Violence against women is a pressing issue in the Broadmeadows community. The main social determinants of violence against women are rigid gender roles and stereotypes, unequal gender relations, and violence-supportive attitudes. These determinants predict higher rates of violence against women. Our project goal was to create resources as a community training tool to expand the Good People Act Now project, supported by Banksia Gardens. Community insight, obtained through observing students and interviewing teachers and Banksia staff, was used to develop training materials. Deliverables included a program for year one students on gender equality and respectful relations, and a training program on violence against women and bystander action for secondary students.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
2016-05-02
Award
President's IQP Award, Finalist
Project Type
Interactive Qualifying Project
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Accessibility
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Advisor Department
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor Department
Humanities and Arts