Are you passionate about preventing sexual and relationship violence? Would you like to learn more about and get involved with CARE in preventing power-based violence on campus? If so, apply to CARE’s Violence Intervention Ambassador (VIA) Program!The VIA program is an in-person 11 hour, 4 session training that will equip you with tools to recognize, respond to, and prevent power-based violence on our campus, and in our world. 

What will we learn about and discuss?

• Interpersonal and systemic violence
• Power and Consent
• Bystander Intervention
• Supporting a survivor
• Social change and student activism
• Self-Care
• Ways to get involved with CARE and make a difference on campus!

Who can participate?

• Any current UMD student!

What will I get upon completion?

• A VIA Certificate of Completion
• Volunteer opportunities with CARE
• Professional development
• Violence intervention skills
• A community of students passionate about this issue
• A t-shirt!

When and where does it take place?

• Jimenez Hall
• Session dates include: Friday, March 7, 1-4:30pm, Tuesday,  March 11, 5-7pm, Monday, March 31, 5-7pm, Friday, April 4, 1-4:30pm
• Completion of all sessions is mandatory for Certification. A makeup session will be offered for the weekday dates.

Get more information and apply at go.umd.edu/viaspring2025 by March 5. Please direct any questions to Charlotte atcsheff4@umd.edu.