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When Stress Peaks: Recognizing Concerning Behavior During Exam Week

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A male student studies outside by himself.

Apr 3, 2026

The Statistical Reality of Sexual Assault in the United States

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognized each April, serves as a time to raise awareness, support survivors and promote prevention efforts around sexual violence. Organizations like the National Sexual Violence Resource…
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Apr 3, 2026

Workplace Violence Prevention: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Workplace safety is often associated with physical hazards, but one of the most serious risks comes from people, not equipment. Workplace violence remains a widespread and frequently underreported issue that…
A female NC State student sits alone on a bench with a crowd in the background.

Mar 23, 2026

Why Targeted Violence Isn’t Gender-Neutral: How Violence Disproportionately Affects Women

Violence is often misunderstood as random – something that can happen to anyone at any time. But a closer look at the data reveals a very different reality, one where…
Two females take a selfie in the midst of a crowd. Both are holding up the Wolfpack hand sign

Feb 27, 2026

Staying Safe During Spring Break

Spring break is a time to take a break from academic demands, potentially explore somewhere new, and make memories with your friends and family. Whether you’re heading to the beaches…
Students share a moment together in the Free Expression Tunnel at the close of the spring 2020 semester.

Feb 2, 2026

Dating Violence in Your Teens, and Beyond

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is often associated with middle and high school students as they go through their first relationships, first heartbreaks and first experiences learning what it means…
A female, Lauren Shea, poses for a portrait in Talley Student Union.

Feb 2, 2026

Associate Director of Risk Assessment, Lauren Shea, becomes a Certified Threat Manager

The Department of Risk Assessment is proud to recognize Associate Director and case manager Lauren Shea for earning her Certified Threat Manager (CTM) credential through the Association of Threat Assessment…
A large sheet of paper covered in colorful sticky notes with campus safety tips.

Jan 5, 2026

Risk Assessment Mid-Year Stats

The Department of Risk Assessment had a fall semester full of new BAT cases and providing training to the Wolfpack community.  A total of 1,751 concerning behavior referrals were submitted…
Students make their way to the Talley Student Union through a tunnel

Jan 5, 2026

Stalking as a Targeted Violence Risk Factor and Warning Behavior

Stalking is often discussed as a series of isolated behaviors, but in reality it appears as part of a broader pattern of concerning conduct that can escalate over time. Problematic…
Students walk to class in and around the Talley Student Union

Jan 5, 2026

Stalking Awareness Month: Recognizing Patterns and Supporting Campus Safety

January is Stalking Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a form of harassment that is often minimized as a simple annoyance or interpersonal conflict. Stalking is a form…
Students work and study inside of the Fitts-Woolard engineering building on Centennial Campus

Dec 3, 2025

When Stress Peaks: Recognizing Concerning Behavior During Exam Week

For students and faculty alike, exam week is notorious for pushing stress levels to their limit. While it is normal for students to feel pressure, or for faculty to feel…