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Junior, Psychology

Preventing interpersonal violence has been something that has pressed on my heart for a long time. Getting to UVM and being able to connect with the domestic violence awareness movement through my sorority and the University Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force has been incredibly inspiring to see what work has been done and the passion we all need to have to continue these efforts. Being a psychology major with a minor in human development and family science, my end goal is to work in childhood psychology and advocacy, especially in cases of DV. I am so excited to be a part of the PIVOT program and I have so many ideas to share as a peer educator this fall!

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Senior, Human Development and Family Science

As a Human Development and Family Science major, in my college experience, I have spent a lot of my time learning about the importance of prevention and intervention. With a specific interest in trauma therapy, I have found the work I have done in PIVOT and in Dr. Demers’ interpersonal violence classes to be insightful. I hope to bring this new knowledge and experience into a future career working with and supporting survivors of sexual violence.

I have enjoyed learning from my fellow passionate peers who are involved in developing the PIVOT program. I look forward to working with more people in the future who share the same drive to make an impact in this field. I have appreciated Dr. Demers mentorship throughout this process, and I am excited for the prospective change the PIVOT program is going to bring to University of Vermont.

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Sophomore, Public Communications

I learned about the PIVOT course through Student Government and instantly knew it was a program I wanted to be a part of. I’ve always been passionate about sexual violence awareness and I’m eager to see what’s in store as a peer educator. The first semester surrounded learning the facts and Dr. Demers couldn’t have taught it better. Everyone I’ve met in this course is beyond knowledgeable and thoughtful which makes it even more exciting to think about all the work we’ll accomplish. Awareness is a group effort so I’m hopeful that we can continue to spread our program's message and  encourage other students to get involved!

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Sophomore, Public Health

I first heard about this course during one of my public health classes. It instantly caught my eye. I love the work that is trying to be done and I thought I would take the first course to learn more. After some time, in the course I decided it was important and necessary to take the second course. I am excited to work with my fellow peers and Dr. Demers to make change. I hope to implement tools and resources that are able to better UVM and their students.

Junior

Sophomore

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Junior, Public Health Sciences

During the first day of classes, Dr. Demers mentioned the PIVOT program and it instantly caught my attention. Before enrolling at UVM, I had been avidly following the news, and as someone who isn't afraid to speak up, I saw it as an opportunity to dive into something I truly cared about while also acquiring new knowledge. Being a part of the team has been incredibly fulfilling; I cherish the company and support from my fellow members.

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Junior, Environmental Studies and Sociology

Understanding and preventing interpersonal violence has been an interest of mine for a long time. When I first got to UVM, I joined the Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force for Sorority and Fraternity Life in my first semester after joining a sorority. It was through this group that I was able to meet Dr. Demers when I originally asked her to speak at an event we were having. Later that semester, when she reached out about the class she was beginning and the start of the Pivot program, I knew I would have loved to be a part of it. I am already proud of the pivot team for the dedication and commitment to helping our school, and I cannot wait to see where Dr. Demers and this team can take the peer education program.

Junior