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FAMU Developmental Research School

Learn about FAMU's efforts to safeguard vulnerable individuals and uphold Title IX regulations. Understand reporting abuse, consensual relationships guidance, and non-discrimination policies. Contact Carrie M. Gavin for more information.

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FAMU Developmental Research School

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  1. FAMU Developmental Research School Carrie M. Gavin

  2. Protection of Vulnerable Persons, Title IX, Consensual Relationships Carrie M. Gavin DIVISION OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/Title IX

  3. Protection of Vulnerable Persons Section 39.201, Florida Statutes Require reporting of known or reasonably suspected abuse of a child by any adult. Require reporting of known or reasonably suspected childhood sexual abuse or the victim of a known or suspected juvenile sexual offender.

  4. Protection of Vulnerable Persons ABUSE is defined as: • Any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual abuse, injury, or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child’s physical, mental or emotional health to be significantly impaired. Abuse of a child includes acts or omissions. Corporal discipline by a parent does not in itself constitute abuse when it does not result in harm to the child.

  5. Protection of Vulnerable Persons As Administrators, teachers & Staff • Responsibility to Protect and supervise the students in our care On Campus and at school sponsored events held off-campus

  6. Protection of Vulnerable Persons How to Report • Telephone: 1-800-96-ABUSE 1-800-962-2873 • Fax: 1-800-914-0004 • Web report: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/

  7. Title IX – Federal Mandates Response to Sexual Violence • Title IX protects students from sexual harassment in a school’s education programs and activities • If a school knows or reasonably should know about student-on-student harassment that creates a hostile environment • Title IX requires the school to take immediate action to eliminate the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. • The school must process sexual harassment complaints in accordance with its established procedures.

  8. Title IX Transgender Matters • Sexual Orientation • Gender Identity • Gender Expression

  9. Consensual Relationships University Regulation 10.112

  10. Consensual Relationships University Regulation 10.112 • Supervisor to subordinate • Administrator/staff to student • Faculty to student • Mentor to trainee • Coach to student-athlete Potential Conflict of Interest; such relationships may undermine the real or perceived integrity of education and supervision

  11. Consensual Relationships University Regulation 10.112 • Prohibits sexual or romantic relationships between employees and students/ supervisors and subordinates • Recusal Process – notify his or her Chair or Dean for evaluative purposes

  12. Non-Discrimination Issues Sex Race Color Religion National Origin Disability Age Marital Status Military Veteran Status Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Gender Expresssion

  13. CONTACT INFORMATION Carrie M. Gavin, Director Equal Opportunity Programs/Title IX 674 Gamble St. Tallahassee, FL 32307 carrie.gavin@famu.edu 850-599-3076

  14. “At FAMU, Great Things Are Happening Every Day.” established 1887

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