Our Commitment “ "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Our Commitment“"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."Sexual harassment and sexual violence can take much away from our campus community. It’s our responsibility under Title IX – to assist, educate, but most importantly provide a safe environment for all

2. Title IX: The BasicsFederal regulation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation Includes athletics, education, residence halls, and extra-curricular activities. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and includes sexual violence (rape, statutory rape, fondling, incest), domestic and dating violence, and stalking. Often amended with a change of President.

3. Our Obligations Under Title IXDesignate a Title IX coordinatorTake immediate, appropriate action, including assessing each report to determine if there is imminent danger and/or a need to alert others.Take prompt, effective steps to end, prevent and address sexual violenceProvide interim measures for those involvedPublish notice of non-discrimination Standard of proof is “more likely than not”Equal responsibility to complainant and respondent

4. Our Title IX CoordinatorTitle IX Coordinator:Sarah Butterick: 413-782-1216Responsibilities include:Overseeing all Title IX complaints Meeting with students or designating a Deputy Title IX Coordinator to meet with studentsHaving no conflict of interest Assisting school law enforcement and other campus partners

5. Deputy title ix coordinatorsDeputy Title IX Coordinators: Lori Mayhew-Wood, Athletics Jordan Hall, Law School Amy Burton, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Michelle Clark, Assistant Registrar Michael Vallee, Athletics Beth Hill, Center for Health and Wellness

6. It’s about consentClear, verbal communication

7. Sexual HarassmentSexual in nature, unwelcome and denies/limits the person’s ability to participate on campusCan be carried out by University employees, other students and third partiesAll gender identities can be victimsMay occur between persons of same genderMay occur on campus or off-campus

8. Sexual Harassment (continued)Quid Pro Quo Harassment. An employee of the University conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the University on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.Hostile Environment Harassment. Unwelcome conduct on the basis of sex determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies an individual equal access to the University’s education program or activityDiscrimination on the basis of sex, sex-stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or gender identity

9. Sexual ASSAULTA form of sexual harassment, prohibited by Title IX, which includes conduct that is criminal in natureAgainst a person’s will where consent is not obtained or where a person is incapable of giving consent due physical condition, mental illness, or the use of alcohol or other drugsIncludes: o Rape o Sodomy o Sexual Assault with an Object o Fondling o Incest o Statutory Rape o Dating violence and domestic violence o Sexually motivated stalking

10. Sexual Violence (continued)20% to 25% of college women reported experiencing sexual violence during collegeIt occurs primarily when one or both people are under influence of alcoholThe perpetrator is usually someone known to the victim Cases often aren’t reported

11. Mandatory reportersUnder the University’s Title IX Mandated Reporting Policy, ALL EMPLOYEES, are mandated reporters, with the exception of medical providers and counselors who are working in their job capacity at the time they receive the report. These reports are considered confidential. All others on campus, including students, are encouraged to report known or potential violations of the University’s Title IX Policy.

12. CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE PROVIDERThe University has designated two individuals on campus as CRPs:Lauren Dansereau, Director of Medical Services CSP 235 (413) 796-2308 lauren.dansereau@wne.eduRyan Berthiaume, Licensed Staff Mental Health Counselor/Athletics Specialist CSP 241 (413) 796-2385 ryan.berthiaume@wne.edu Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30.

13. MAKING A REPORTHere is the link to the Guardian reporting form: https://wne.guardianconduct.com/incident-reporting

14. When Someone Reportsa Sexual AssaultContact Campus Police/Public SafetyOR Center for Health and Well-BeingOR Advocacy/Support/Counseling Remember SILVER:SafetyInform of your role as a Required ReporterListen without judgementValidate their emotions and responsesEmpower with ChoicesRefer & Report

15. When Someone Reportsa Sexual Assault cont.Contact Title IX and make a report in GuardianFollow up with the impacted person later that day or the next day to check inAlways show care and concern to the impacted personSeek assistance with this process if you need help!

16. WHAT TO REPORTWhen reporting behavior that includes bias incidents or possible discrimination/harassment, responsible employees must provide full details of the incident, if known, including:name(s) of the impacted individual(s), alleged perpetrator(s), witnesses, and be as specific as you can about the conduct that was reported to youany other relevant facts, including the date, time and specific location of the incident.

17. What to report cont. It is also important to include information about resources offered and/or actions taken. If an individual requests confidentiality or requests that no further action be taken (by the University or declines to pursue reporting to other authorities), please include that information.

18. SUPPORTIVE MEASURESWhen the University becomes aware of a report, we have a duty to offer supportive measures to both the Complainant and RespondentSome examples (this is not an exhaustive list): • Referral to counseling, medical, and/or other healthcare services Referral to community-based service providersAltering campus housing assignment(s)Altering work arrangements for employees or student-employeesImplementing no contact orders between the parties Academic support, extensions of deadlines, or other course/program-related adjustmentsClass schedule modifications, withdrawals, or leaves of absence

19. ON CAMPUS RESOURCESWestern New England University Health and Well-Being (Health Services and Counseling Services) 413-782-121124/7 Crisis Line 413-310-5389Western New England University Department of Public Safety413-782-1411 (emergency)413-782-1207 (non-emergency)Western New England University Office of Residence Life 413-782-1317Western New England University Vice President for Student Life 413-782-1282

20. ON CAMPUS RESOURCES CONT.Student Accessibility Services, Herman Hall Room 105, 413-782-1258Academic Success Center, St. Germain Campus Center Room 137, 413-796-2027

21. OFF CAMPUS RESOURCESBaystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, 413-794-0000Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA, 413-748-9000YWCA of Western Mass., TTY: 413-733-7100, Hotline: 800-796-8711, Office: 413-732-3121, www.ywca.orgRAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network), 800-656-HOPE (4673) –24/7 National Hotline, www.rainn.orgEmergency: 911National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)

22. Off campus resources cont.Crisis Text Line: Text "DESERVE" TO 741-741Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255

23. Off campus resources cont.National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357GLBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.netTransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org - 877-565-8860Suicide Prevention Wiki: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com

24. PREGNANCY AND TITLE IXUnder the Department of Education’s (DOE) Title IX regulations, an institution that receives federal funding “shall not discriminate against any student, or exclude any student from its education program or activity, including any class or extracurricular activity, on the basis of such student’s pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom.” According to the DOE, appropriate treatment of a pregnant student includes granting the student leave “for so long a period of time as is deemed medically necessary by the student’s physician,” and then effectively reinstating the student to the same status as was held when the leave began.

25. PREGNANCY AND TITLE IX cont. Examples of accommodations that students can request through SAS include but are not limited to: Larger deskBreaks during class, as neededExcused absences due to pregnancy or related conditionsRescheduling tests or exams or submitting work after a deadline due to pregnancy or childbirthProviding alternatives to make up missed work

26. Required Notice ofNon-DiscriminationWestern New England University is committed to adhering to all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in its educational programs and activities, including employment, on the basis of a person’s race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, military service or veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information or other legally protected status.

27. Grievance ProceduresThe University’s grievance procedures are contained in the Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy and include:Where they may file complaintsHow the University will implement its procedures WNE must conduct an adequate, reliable and impartial investigation in a reasonably prompt time frameBoth parties shall have access to an AdvisorBoth parties shall be notified of the outcome WNE must prevent its recurrence Mediation will never be used to resolve sexual assault

28. AMNESTYThe University considers the reporting and resolution of Sexual Misconduct violations to be of paramount importance. Accordingly, individuals who in good faith make a report of sexual misconduct or who, in good faith, provide information to the University as a witness in connection with the investigation and resolution of a report or formal complaint of alleged Sexual Misconduct will not be subject to disciplinary sanctions for violations of student conduct policies related to the underlying incident of alleged sexual misconduct unless the conduct violations were egregious.

29. retaliationThe University prohibits any form of retaliation against a Complainant or Respondent. Any allegations of retaliation will result in an immediate investigation and appropriate action consistent with the University’s procedures. Examples of retaliation: Pressuring a complainant to withdraw the complaint; sending unwelcome messages either directly, through acquaintances, or electronically; lowering an academic grade; stalking or threatening behavior; issuing a poor performance report; failing to provide campus services such as housing, billing, and or registration; changing a work schedule and/or work duties.

30. Involving BystandersEvery campus has a population of bystanders who support sexual violence. They may not mean to do so, yet by not intervening when they see something happening, not reporting actions or dismissing certain behaviors, they are essentially sending a message to perpetrators that their actions are okay. Believe violence is unacceptable and say it out loudTreat people with respectSpeak up when you hear people making statements that blame victims or laughing at sexist jokes or commentsTalk with friends about confronting violence Encourage friends to trust their instincts

31. BYSTANDERS CONT. Be a knowledgeable resource for victimsLook out for friends at parties and barsEducate yourself and your friends about how to be a good bystanderUse campus resourcesAttend an awareness eventEmpower victims to tell their stories

32. Title ix policyHere is the link to the University’s current Sexual Misconduct Policy: https://www1.wne.edu/title-ix/sexual_misconduct_policy.pdf      

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