Promoting a Conducive Academic Environment by Addressing Campus Interpersonal Violence at an Indian Higher Education Institution

 

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

 

The project aims to (1) identify manifestations and underlying causes of campus Interpersonal violence (IpV), (2) formulate a student-friendly online module addressing various forms of IpV, (3) assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and (4) propose institutional policy recommendations for addressing IpV. A multi-step approach will be employed, beginning with online surveys to understand prevalent forms of IpV. Collaboration with a student advisory committee and key stakeholders will inform the development of an interactive online module. Student-led initiatives, including workshops, awareness programs, and town hall discussions, will complement the mandatory online modules. Interventions will be piloted and evaluated using surveys, focus group discussions, and Likert scale assessments. This work will inform policy recommendations and findings will be disseminated nationally and internationally. Reneaux’s team hopes to transform how issues IpV are approached and resolved nationally by proactively introducing comprehensive policies and awareness initiatives.

 

Team

Dr. Melissa Reneaux

Principal Investigator

 

Dr. Jayasree Anitha Menon

Yamini Negi

Dr. Veena Krishnan