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Honoring the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is dedicated to transforming campus cultures across the nation by promoting awareness, research, and resources to effectively respond to dating violence and stalking, and by empowering individuals through Lauren’s Promise to create safe havens for victims.
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1 in 4 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives.

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60.8% of female stalking victims reported being stalked by a current or former intimate partner.

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1 in 7 men have been severely physically abused by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

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The Campus Safety Score is part of a multi-phased project that was initially launched as a response to Lauren McCluskey’s murder on the University of

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Race for Campus Safety

With the Race for Campus Safety in Pullman, Washington and Salt Lake City, Utah approaching quickly, this year, there’s a powerful new way to make

Two Washington State University police officers, Gary Jenkins and Dawn Daniels, stand on either side of Jill McCluskey who is shaking hands with Gary Jenkins. The group is standing in front of an American flag and a Washington State flag.

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s mission is to change the culture that responds poorly to relationship violence and stalking. We tell Lauren’s story to bring awareness

Washington State University Police holding signed "Lauren's Promise" cards: I will listen and believe you, if you are being threatened."

The Campus Safety Score is part of a multi-phased project that was initially launched as a response to Lauren McCluskey’s murder on the University of

Brooks Running Shoe Giveaway announcing partnership between Brooks and Lauren McCluskey Foundation

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is thrilled to announce that our popular Brooks Running shoe giveaway is back for 2025, bringing even more excitement to the

Race for Campus Safety

With the Race for Campus Safety in Pullman, Washington and Salt Lake City, Utah approaching quickly, this year, there’s a powerful new way to make

Two Washington State University police officers, Gary Jenkins and Dawn Daniels, stand on either side of Jill McCluskey who is shaking hands with Gary Jenkins. The group is standing in front of an American flag and a Washington State flag.

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s mission is to change the culture that responds poorly to relationship violence and stalking. We tell Lauren’s story to bring awareness

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events.

Participant running past Washington State University Cheer team at 2024 Race for Campus Safety / Lauren's Lap
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Oct

2025 Race for Campus Safety – Pullman, Washington

Saturday October 4, 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wasatch Mountain Range. Snowcapped mountains. Sunset.
7
Nov

2025 Safety at Sunset – Salt Lake City, Utah

Friday November 7, 2025

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

University of Utah student athletes participating in athletic event, Race for Campus Safety / Lauren's Lap in November 2024
8
Nov

2025 Race for Campus Safety – Salt Lake City, Utah

Saturday November 8, 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM