The Movement Peer Educators

The Movement Peer Educators is a student-led organization housed within the NC State Women’s Center. We host weekly meetings and participate in, and host, larger events throughout the year. Our mission statement is to educate and expand knowledge on the topic of interpersonal violence on NC State’s campus (and beyond!) and support survivors of IPV through weekly meetings, educational presentations, and expressive workshops.

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Request a Workshop

Our team of peer educators will work with you to curate and facilitate a workshop for your organization!

To request a workshop, email themovementwc@ncsu.edu or fill out our request form!

Bystander Intervention

In this workshop, participants will learn the definition of the Bystander Effect and the Five D’s of bystander intervention, then discuss barriers to intervening and practice with some real-life scenarios.

Consent and Communication

This discussion-based workshop covers different ideas of consent, how and when to ask for it, how to receive it, and how to give it.

Healthy Relationships

This workshop uses visuals to discuss cycles of violence, healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, boundary setting, and how to support people in unhealthy relationships.

How to Say No

This workshop involves an in-depth discussion on boundary-setting and possible barriers to boundary-setting. Participants will practice via scenarios.

Sexual Violence 101

This workshop defines different types of sexual violence and includes visuals to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the nuance involved in interpersonal violence. Participants will also receive tips on how to support survivors.

Stalking is Not Romantic

This workshop defines stalking and some of the tactics used in relationship stalking. Participants are given the tools to better identify stalking situations and support victims.

Supporting Survivors

This workshop discusses the different components of supporting survivors of interpersonal violence, teaching participants about trauma-informed care and secondary survivorship.

Join The Movement

We offer three main types of membership to NC State students!

Members: Regular members come to meetings and events as participants who are passionate about our work, want to learn, and want to be part of our community!

Tablers and Facilitators: Members who are interested in becoming more involved, can be trained to help us table at events and/or become paid facilitators of our workshops!

Committees: The Movement has three committees that members can join – Marketing, Newsletter, and Zine.

Fill out our Interest Form to join today!

Leadership Team

The Movement Leadership Team are trained, paid facilitators and student staff members within the NC State Women’s Center. The Leadership Team is selected based on their commitment to IPV prevention, previous participation in The Movement, and leadership qualities.

2025-2026 Leadership Team

Danica Plihcik, Director of Administration
Indigo Weaver, Director of Outreach
Jordan Abernathy, Director of Communications
Katie Schwartz, Director of Events
Ari Lindquist, Creative Director of Education

The Movement in the Technician

“Celebrating Women’s HERstory Month with zines, activism” (Mar 27, 2025)
“The history of Take Back the Night” (Mar 25, 2025)
“Unpacking the Sexual Assault Red Zone” (Sept 25, 2024)
“The Movement Peer Educators aim to end interpersonal violence at NC State” (Apr 12, 2023)
“NC State Women’s Center presents: Candy, Condoms and Consent” (Feb 22, 2023)
“Candy, Condoms and Consent spreads awareness about safe sex, healthy relationships” (Feb 14, 2023)
“Campus experts advise prioritizing safety and well-being while dating” (Feb 8, 2023)
“On-campus Valentine’s Day celebrations for one and all” (Feb 6, 2023)

Note for Survivors

If you have experienced interpersonal violence, joining The Movement may be an empowering experience for you. It may also be triggering. Please keep this in mind as you apply to determine if engaging with The Movement is the best decision for you at this time. There is absolutely no need to disclose any prior experience of interpersonal violence. However, if you do, please note that the individuals collecting these applications are responsible employees. That means they have an obligation to report all disclosures of interpersonal violence to NC State University. If you disclose incident(s) of sexual violence (which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking, and relationship violence) involving yourself, or any members of the NC State community, we have an obligation to report that to the NC State University Title IX Coordinator. After a report is made they will reach out with an email offering resources and a chance to meet, which you have the right to accept or decline.

If you are in need of support please visit go.ncsu.edu/supportsurvivors