S afe A nd F ormally E ducated Task Force “CLEARY” we are the best

1. Safe And Formally EducatedTask Force“CLEARY” we are the best Erin Porter @erinporter1 Maura McCool @ Mick Earley @ITSMEMICK University of Florida, Student Personnel in Higher Education

2. Goals of Task Force Develop a multifaceted approach to addressing sexual violence on our campus Utilize methods to engage and educate the student through a variety of methods, including social media

3. Defining Consent It is the responsibility of the person initiating sexual activity to make sure the other person is capable of consenting to that activity. Consent is given by an affirmative verbal response or acts that are unmistakable in their meaning. Consent to one form of sexual activity does not mean consent is given to another type of activity

4. Quick Facts Consent can be withdrawn at any time People under the influence or people with a disability that would prevent them from consenting are unable to give consent. Past sexual history, clothing, or other factors do not contribute to consent Most sexual assault perpetrators are known by the victim No means No!

5. Common Myths Men cannot be sexually assaulted One in six men are victims by age 18 Sexual orientation has nothing to do with it Rapes are usually reported Rape is usually the most underreported crime 50-90% go unreported Sexual assault requires some level of cooperation Assailants will use whatever force necessary

6. Accommodating Survivors Collaborative efforts with Victim Advocate Protecting the victim during class and time on campus Does the accused student need to be trespassed? Providing outreach through a University Care/Advocacy area to keep in contact with the student and support them Sending Courtesy Letters to Faculty letting them know the student is dealing with a high stress situation Medically Withdrawing the student Connecting the student to counseling and wellness center Accommodating Disability (Depression/Anxiety) if it effects their daily life Providing Educational Outreach to families (if victim has shared information) to help them understand how to best support their student

7. Accommodating Survivors Engaging student in Secret Support Groups for survivors of sexual assault Working with campus partners to ensure the student feels safe Providing Emergency Housing for student i.e. Student lives off-campus and the event occurred at his/her apartment, therefore emergency housing would provide this student to live on campus or in a new apartment Ensuring the student knows of his/her rights and accommodations but not forcing them to go seek this help Allowing the survivor to participate in the hearing by writing a statement or letter to the accused, this ensures the survivor feels heard, but does not have to directly communicate with the accused provide assistance to write letter (through a conflict resolution office or mediation conduct official)

8. Protecting the Accused Protecting the accused from angry family, friends, or community members Ensuring the accused has the right to defend themselves first and remembering as professionals to allow all facts be stated first in a hearing before making assumptions At the University level, both the victim and accused are starting at even in terms of who is right and wrong FERPA Protection of information of student

9. Protecting the Accused Cont. Allowing Character references in support of the Accused in a conduct hearing Allowing the Accused to bring in witnesses to a conduct hearing Questioning the Victim in the appropriate conduct setting Ensuring if there is Interim action and then found them not responsible in a conduct hearing Repairing the harm, allowing them back a semester of classes, etc.

10. Changing Myths to Facts Education specifically geared towards men, women, LGBT communities, etc. Outreach that debunks myth with fact Campus Tabling Social Media Campaigns Student Advocacy and Involvement Training for faculty and staff that provides education and resources

11. Sexual Misconduct Prevention:A Multifaceted Approach Policy Implications Education Training Outreach

12. Policy Implications Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act 1990-Requires all Title IX eligible institutions to publicly disclose crime statistics, crime prevention and security policies/ procedures on campus 1992-Ammended to require schools to afford victims specific basic rights 1998- Established reporting obligations regarding sexual assault on campus

13. Title IX Institutions need to respond promptly and effectively and take action to prevent the recurrence and effects of sexual discrimination (sexual harassment & violence) Required to report incidents of sexual violence and track patterns of sexual misconduct Must have and distribute a policy against sexual discrimination Each school must have a coordinator to coordinate compliance with Title IX and address complaints of sexual discrimination Must make known the procedures for students to file complaints of sexual discrimination

14. Cleary Act Publish annual security report (ASR) Public Crime log: Publicize crime statistics/incidents in public places on campus (common areas, bulletin boards) and resources such as school paper to raise awareness of actual occurrences of crimes Issue timely warnings of ongoing threats

15. Education Focus more on education and training and less on safety measures to create a culture of understanding for the most common scenarios for rape and provide best practices for response Need to revisit our sexual assault policy to ensure that the definition of sexual assault is clear and encompassing of the following areas: penile-vaginal rape, sexual contact, other forms of penetration, date/acquaintance rape, and incest Emphasize in policies, education, and training that rape is a crime regardless of the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator- be open about “what counts” in the policy so students are aware and will be informed if they have been a victim

16. Education Continued Educate students that they  will not face repercussions if assault happened after a violation of the drug and alcohol policy Develop innovative ways to reach students and campus community: Create a campus campaign focused on caring for each other & advertising resources This campaign should raise awareness, educate, and offer resources using a variety of methods: social media, campus newspaper, signs in public areas & on transportation vehicles

17. Training Potential audiences for training: Training for all campus staff and police who may respond to an incident (include best practices for understanding victim behavior) and offer general training for anyone interested on campus or in the community to assist victim in identifying the crime and reporting it-friends and family should be an audience of focus, not just traditional groups such as staff, security and Resident Assistants Student Conduct Committee Peer Advocates Faculty & Staff

18. Outreach Consider opportunities for proactive & reactive approaches Proactive: Develop Peer Advocate Program (ex: Rutgers University-Sexual Health Advocates trained through Sexual Health Advocacy course to assist peers with making responsible decisions) Educate students as part of Orientation Program, a First Year or Transfer Seminar, or mandatory online learning modules Develop a mobile safety application for cell phones with a link to resources if a student has experienced a sexual assault Develop a tiered response system to designate university point person when incidents occur Review process for victims to report incident to help victim avoid feeling re-victimized as they go through process: offer an anonymous reporting option

19. Reactive: Reach out to affected communities: residence halls, Greek community, athletics, etc. after an incident has occurred to offer support and resources Provide support for victim through a victim advocate, peer advocate, or member of CARE team Utilize the university spokesperson if an issue arises and have university relations direct all inquiries to this person Provide a timely and appropriate response to inquiries on social media regarding the event or the use of inappropriate hashtags (not social media monitoring) Offer victim the opportunity to participate in a restorative justice process to identify outcome that they would like to see from situation

20. Changing the Paradigm: Creating a Culture of Care Cultivate ally concept in education and marketing materials: its everyone’s responsibility- helps to reduce victim blaming Partner with local schools to provide education for middle and high school students Collaborate with other campuses to share best practices and create a state-wide culture of care Offer town halls meetings to assess campus climate & address ongoing issues When possible, utilize restorative justice as part of the conduct process and offer accused opportunities for retribution to victim or community