Peer Education Programs

The Health Center offers peer education programs related to sexual violence prevention (SAPE) and sexual health (SHAG).

Through our peer education programs, students receive training and provide programming around critical issues that affect students and the campus community.

Sexual Assault Prevention Educators (SAPE)

Sexual Assault Prevention Educators (SAPEs) are Towson University students who are trained to provide accurate, accessible and helpful information to prevent sexual violence in our communities. SAPEs facilitate workshops and host events on bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and consent.

Sexual Health Awareness Group (SHAG)

Sexual Health Awareness Group (SHAG) are Towson University students who are trained in current sexual health knowledge and effective approaches to sexual health education. SHAG Peers facilitate a variety of programs to promote conversations about and increase knowledge around healthy sexuality and safer sex. SHAG Peers aim to offer inclusive sexual health education in an affirming and non-judgmental environment.

Peer Education Programs – Counseling Center

The Counseling Center offers peer education programs related to general mental health, drug and alcohol use, and mental health in diverse communities.

Benefits of Being a Peer Educator

As a SAPE or SHAG peer educator, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in:

facilitating discussions on important and challenging topics
program planning and implementation
social media management
public speaking
leadership

You will also gain professional development opportunities that will prepare you for roles in sexual violence prevention, sexual health, education, public health, and other related fields. You can also expect to: