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Beanbags and boundaries

More than two dozen Stanford frosh gathered recently in the West FloMo lounge to learn about sexual citizenship and make one-of-a-kind beanbag chairs for their dorm rooms, hosted by Stanford’s PEERs (prevent, educate, empower, refer) program. Learn more about PEERs and upcoming workshops on the Vaden Health website.

Two students pose for a photo with their arms full of stuffing for the beanbags.
The workshop, led by PEERs, a group of students who work for and collaborate with the Office of Substance Use Programs, Education and Resources (SUPER), and the SHARE Education Team, focused on understanding and respecting boundaries. | Anthony Chen/Ethography
A student irons out the wrinkles of the beanbag cloth.
Why beanbags? The PEERs wanted the students, all frosh, to have something they could bring back to their residences that contributed to creating a space that felt comfortable and safe. | Anthony Chen/Ethography
At the event, students filled empty bean bag covers with foam and then chose patches and decorative elements to make each one unique. | Anthony Chen/Ethography
Students playing with the finished beanbags.
PEERs staff were on hand to talk about resources such as workshops, trainings, and courses for students and student organizations across campus. | Anthony Chen/Ethography
Two students look through decorations for their beanbags.
The PEERs program was created as a specific recommendation in an alcohol solutions group in 2019. | Anthony Chen/Ethography
Two students begin to fill their beanbags.
The students are a key component of Stanford’s SUPER office and efforts to support a safe, healthy campus community. | Anthony Chen/Ethography

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