A GREEN DOT is any behavior, choice, word, or attitude that counters or displaces a red-dot of violence – by promoting safety for everyone and communicating utter intolerance for sexual violence, interpersonal violence, stalking and child abuse.

Visualize for a moment that unforgettable image of small red–dots spreading across a computer generated map of the US‚ symbolizing the spread of interpersonal violence– with each tiny red dot representing an individual case. With disturbing speed‚ the three or four single dots multiply and spread until the whole map emits a red glow comprised of a zillion tiny dots.

Now imagine adding a green dot in the middle of all those red dots on our map. Imagine that a green dot is any behavior‚ choice‚ word‚ or attitude that promotes safety for all of us and communicates utter intolerance for any form of violence.

How do I get a Green Dot?

A green dot is pulling a friend out of a high risk situation – a green dot is responding to a victim blaming statement with words of support – a green dot is posting a message on facebook - a green dot is coordinating a training for your student org – a green dot is displaying an awareness poster in your office – a green dot is wearing your green dot gear – a green dot is striking up a conversation with a friend about how much this issue matters to you – a green dot is writing a paper or giving a speech on violence prevention. A green dot is simply your individual choice at any given moment to make our community safer.

Contact the Violence Prevention & Women's Resource Center to receive your green dot: Building 95, 909-869-3112.

Upcoming Green Dot Events:

• What's your Green Dot?  Thursday, October 15, 2009  Noon-1pm, BSC-Andromeda B/C
• Learn more about the Green Dot: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 5pm-7pm, BSC-Ursa Major A