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George Mason University Policies

George Mason University Statement of Information on Dating/Partner Violence - Effective March 2008

This statement of information applies to all George Mason University students.

George Mason University is committed to providing an institutional environment where all persons may pursue their studies, careers, duties, and activities in an atmosphere free of threat of interpersonal violence.  The University will support those who have been victimized by dating/partner violence by providing information and counseling services and depending on the individual case will refer the matter to appropriate office or department to be handled under applicable University policies, regulations or Virginia criminal statutes.

George Mason University Dating/Partner Violence Definition

Dating/partner violence, as defined by George Mason University, is often a pattern of controlling behaviors, but can be a one-time incident, used by an individual to gain and maintain power and control over another individual in the context of a dating/partner or familial relationship.  The pattern of controlling behaviors is not caused by a lack of impulse control on the part of the abuser or as a matter of coincidence, but rather is usually an ongoing effort to maintain domination over the victim to ensure submission to the abuser's will.  This definition applies to people in heterosexual and same sex relationships (see endnote1).

Please click here for a pdf list of Dating/Domestic/Partner Violence Programs.

This page was last updated: March 13, 2008