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Sexual Assault Prevention Peer Educators
Sexual Assault Information Network (SAIN)
SAIN peer educators are both undergraduate and graduate students who have been recruited and trained to present a women-only
educational program about sexual assault. This program focuses on general sexual assault awareness information, how to support
a friend, and response suggestions for victims/survivors. The peer educators meet with many groups on campus, including residence
halls, sororities and student organizations and clubs.
Men Educating Men on the Prevention of Sexual Assault (MEMPSA)
MEMPSA peer educators are both undergraduate and graduate students who have been recruited and trained to present a men-only
educational program about sexual assault. The peer educators focus on encouraging men to challenge their own beliefs and
values concerning sexual behaviors. MEMPSA meets with many groups on campus including residence halls, fraternities, and
student organizations and clubs.
SAIN and MEMPSA work closely to help stop sexual assault on BGSU's campus. Together they also present workshops and programs
for a mixed audience. These can be tailored to your group, class, residence hall or work area.
To request a sexual assault program please visit the Presentation and Program webpage.
SAIN and MEMPSA meet weekly in the Wellness Connection (room 170 Health Center building).
Training to become a sexual assault peer educator is offered each semester. New and old peer educators participate in the
training. The trainings address topics like: Victim's Advocates, Common Emotional Responses, Rape Kits, Evidence Collection,
Legal Issues, Alcohol and Sexual Assault, Presentation Skills, and Gender and Sexuality.
SAIN and MEMPSA also provide all-campus programming through the Wellness Connection like:
- White Ribbon Campaign
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- No! Confronting Sexual Assault in Our Communities Documentary Film & Discussion
- Mock Rape Trial
- The 1 in 4 Campaign
- National Speakers and Programs ( past programs include Don McPherson, Dr. David Lisak, Mike Domitrz, and Sex Signals.
For more information on how to become a peer educator for MEMPSA or SAIN, please contact
Zabrina Andres
Wellness Connection
419-372-0470
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