Men walk in high heels to protest sexual assault

Three hundred people signed up to walk a mile in high heels through downtown San Luis Obispo.

Safer starts new year with fully confidential counseling

Before Safer became confidential, the center was required to direct survivors to the on-campus Title IX coordinator.

Safer to train local bars on recognizing sexual assault

Bystander intervention could make its way downtown, thanks to Safer’s Safe Bars program, which would be used to train bar managers, bartenders and bouncers.

Pepper spray OK on campus, but not always best choice

University Police Department Chief George Hughes confirmed students, faculty and staff members are allowed to carry sprays like mace and pepper spray on campus and in buildings, including University Housing units.

Cal Poly officials: University ahead of White House recommendations to prevent sexual assault

Safer assistant coordinator Cheri Love explains how Cal Poly meets the recommendations the federal government has suggested for public universities to help prevent sexual assault.