Professor develops video games to teach college students about sexual violence
Professor develops video games to teach college students about sexual violence
Professor develops video games to teach college students about sexual violence
Lauren Martinez
July, 7, 2025
Summary
Virginia Commonwealth University professor Adrienne Baldwin-White is transforming sexual violence education through a browser-based video game she developed. Designed after extensive research on gender-based violence, the game immerses students in real-life scenarios to promote empathy and informed decision-making. Baldwin-White emphasizes that video games resonate with students, making critical information more memorable. Her research highlights that 40% of college students experience dating violence, with high risks compounded by mental illness. Students interact with situations—like intervening in potentially harmful behavior at a party—by choosing responses via text message. Positive student feedback has inspired development of a second, mobile-focused game on marginalized communities.
Reference
Martinez, L. (2025, July 7). Professor develops video games to teach college students about sexual violence. NewsNationNow. Retrieved from https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/education/video-games-teach-sexual-violence-education/