"Currently Harvard's education system that does address rape is not necessarily a means to reach an end of a violence-free society," McGaw wrote. "The administration needs to recognize that this dialogue is essential, and that the education that we develop should be challenging and mandatory for all first-years."

For the past several months, CASV--which has between 15 and 20 active members--has been meeting internally and talking with PRDRE, according to Co-Chair Alexis B. Karteron '01.

With the posters and buttons that read "Rape Happens at Harvard," the group hopes to inaugurate a more visible role on campus as it tries to raise awareness and remind people that sexual violence remains a critical issue, Karteron said.

"This year...there's been much less attention given to the issue," she said.

As part of its efforts, the group will meet with Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis '68 and Assistant Dean of the College Karen E. Avery '87, host "Take Back the Night" week in April, and continue its efforts to centralize women's resources on campus.

Karteron said Kate Koestner, who gives speeches against sexual violence across the country, will be a featured speaker at the TBTN rally.

"We're excited about having her come here," she said.