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Start by Believing: Supporting Disclosures of Sexual Violence

Join this virtual training on 1/14 from 12 - 1 pm

Message Summary: The Women's, Gender, & Equity Center is offering a virtual version of their Start By Believing workshop on January 14th from 12-1pm, designed for faculty and staff who may be the first person a survivor confides in. Click here to RSVP.


In collaboration with the Division of Institutional Equity and UMBC Campus Police:
Start by Believing: Supporting Disclosures of Sexual Violence
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 · 12 - 1 PM · Virtual

This workshop is designed for faculty and staff who may be the first person a survivor confides in.

Join us to:
  • Learn about the Start by Believing campaign
  • Build confidence in responding to disclosures of sexual assault, harassment, or domestic violence
  • Strengthen our survivor-centered, trauma-informed campus community

Let’s work together to create a culture of support, and safety at UMBC.

Posted: January 9, 2026, 8:20 AM

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