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In a few weeks, thousands of new college students will stream onto campuses across the country, trying to navigate the novelties of dorm rooms, dining halls, public transit and rooming with strangers.
It's a lot to take in — which is why Sharyn Potter cringes when she sees sexual assault prevention crammed into freshman orientation.
Talking about preventing sexual violence is crucial, says Potter, executive director of research at the University of New Hampshire's Prevention Innovations Research Center, but the timing, frequency and depth of those talks matter.
Rather than blasting students with such an important message during a crazy adjustment period, Potter encourages campus leaders to think strategically about how to develop an ongoing conversation throughout students' college careers.
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