Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peer Education?

Peer Education at The College of New Jersey is a leadership program designed to empower students with the core training to educate, confront, listen to, and help their peers make healthy lifestyle choices with an effective peer network.  The Peer Education Program’s mission is to make students aware of the issues associated with unhealthy behaviors through education and up-to date information, as well as promote healthy life-style choices.  The program and its leaders believe that students can play a uniquely effective role in encouraging their peers to consider and talk honestly about the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking, while developing responsible habits and attitudes towards these issues, as well as seeking professional advice when necessary.

What do Peer Educators do?

Peer Educators have completed a training program with that enables them to create positive changes in the TCNJ community by spreading awareness about sexual violence to their peers.  In conjunction with The Office of Anti-Violence Initiatives, the Peer Educators are leaders in the primary prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking through educational health outreach programs that they plan and facilitate in an effort to make the campus community healthier, safer, and more enjoyable. It's about friends positively influencing friends.

Who are the Peer Educators?

Peer Educators are exceptional student leaders. Click Here for a list of our current Educators.

For more information on resources available through the OAVI or to arrange a meeting, please contact Jackie at deitch@tcnj.edu.