The Roots of Sexual Violence in Utah: What Every Utahn Should Know

As Utahns, we pride ourselves on strong families, close‑knit communities, and deep moral commitment — yet our state continues to report higher‑than‑national‑average rates of rape, child sexual abuse, and other forms of gender‑based harm. A recently released report written by Dr. Susan R. Madsen notes, “sexual violence in Utah is not an anomaly… it is a patterned, predictable outcome of cultural norms, social systems, and power structures that shape how people understand gender, authority, and worth.” This webinar brings that reality into the light. Dr. Susan R. Madsen will be joined by Dr. Julie Valentine, one of Utah’s leading researchers on sexual assault and forensic nursing, as well as Liliana Olvera‑Arbon, the executive director of the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault. In addition, executive directors from direct serve providers throughout the state will also be invited to share their insights about the report and make recommendations on next steps.

When

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Where

Online/Virtual

Event Type

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Department

Utah Women & Leadership Project

Target Audience

Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public,Parents,Prospective Students

Website

https://the-roots-of-sexual-violence-in-utah.eventbrite.com

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Free

Event Contact

Name: Samantha Kendrick
Phone: 435-797-2605
Email: samantha.kendrick@usu.edu

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