Understanding Title IX: Student Training & Sexual Violence Awareness
In this comprehensive guide, explore the significance of Title IX, its role in preventing sexual discrimination and harassment in educational settings, statistics on sexual violence, forms of discrimination covered, and key concepts like Quid pro quo and Hostile environment. Learn about VAWA, retaliation issues, and the importance of consent in creating a safe and equitable learning environment.
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Title IX FC Student Training 2023
USA Numbers https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/fastfact.html > 50% of women and ~33% of men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact. 25% of women have experienced completed or attempted rape. Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind Rom. 12:2a
Title IX (TIX) 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. Because Florida College receives federal funds we are required to abide by Title IX, except to the extent that TIX would be inconsistent with the religious tenets of the College.
What Is Title IX? Sexual Discrimination Sexual Harassment Program equity Other forms of discrimination Quid pro quo Hostile environment VAWA (violence against women act) Retaliation
Sexual Harassment Quid pro quo Hostile environment VAWA Retaliation Quid Pro Quo Something for something
Sexual Harassment Quid pro quo Hostile environment VAWA Retaliation Hostile Environment Unwelcome conduct Determined by a reasonable person To be so severe* And pervasive And objectively* offensive That it effectively denies a person equal access to the Recipient s education program or activity.
Sexual Harassment Quid pro quo Hostile environment VAWA Retaliation VAWA 1. Dating violence sexual or physical abuse or threat. 2. Domestic violence 3. Sexual assault rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape. 4. Stalking directed at a specific person cause fear for the person s safety or substantial emotional distress.
Sexual Harassment Quid pro quo Hostile environment VAWA Retaliation Retaliation
Consent Consent means intelligent, knowing, and voluntary words or actions that give specific permission, and does not include coerced submission. Consent must be active, not passive; silence in and of itself cannot be interpreted as consent. Consent shall not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the alleged victim to offer physical resistance to the offender. Consent cannot be obtained through the use of force or coercion or by taking advantage of an individual s inability to give consent due to incapacitation or youth.
Parties Involved Complainant = person alleged to be the victim of sexual harassment. Respondent = person alleged to be the perpetrator of sexual harassment.
Jurisdiction This Policy applies to conduct that occurs within any education program or activity over which Florida College exercises substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the sexual harassment occurs, within the United States*.
What to do in an Incident? If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone else has been a victim of assault, call 911 and seek medical attention. It is important to preserve evidence: the victim should not bathe or change clothes. The incident should be reported immediately to law enforcement or to FC personnel who can help call law enforcement.
How do I Report? Tell The confidential source (Holly Cabina) Any non- student employee Local authorities (e.g. Police) TIX Coordinator: online form, email, phone, note, face to face A report may be anonymous. However, it limits ability to follow-up.
Responsible Employees All (most) employees are Responsible Employees, or Officials With Authority (OWA). Must report any actual or suspected TIX violation to the TIX Coordinator, whether or not the alleged victim reports. Must share all information known: identities of parties, date, time, location, & details about the incident. When on OWA has knowledge, the college has actual knowledge * and is obligated to respond.
Privacy If a complainant does not wish for their name to be shared, does not wish for an investigation to take place, or does not want a formal resolution to be pursued, the complainant may make such a request to the Title IX Coordinator.
Amnesty To encourage reporting of Sexual Misconduct, the College will provide Complainants, as well as bystanders who cooperate with an investigation under this policy or who provide help to victims or likely victims of Sexual Misconduct, with immunity from being charged with violations of any other College policy in connection with conduct related to an alleged violation of this policy.
3 Paths After a Report Non-TIX Resolution Informal Resolution Formal Resolution TIX Coordinator determines it is not a TIX violation. The case goes to the Dean of Students. TIX Coordinator works with parties to facilitate a resolution. A full investigation and formal hearing. In any case the College will provide supportive measures .
Informal Resolution TIX Coordinator may: Help the Complainant determine if the behavior violates the Policy, or to learn more about the Policy. Meet with the individual whose behavior is offensive or unwelcome; discuss the situation Contact the supervisor of the person whose behavior is offensive or unwelcome... Establish supportive measures
Informal Resolution Ex. of supportive measures Referral to counseling services Changes in housing, seating, class schedule No-contact letter to the Respondent Others that fit the context Either party may request a formal resolution at any time.
Formal Resolution Investigation Led by TIX Coordinator. Written report sent to Hearing group. Hearing Led by Dean of Students Live session Advisor Cross- examination Makes a decision Appeal Led by Provost. Optional. Either party may request. Reviews hearing decision.
Formal Resolution - Investigation Inform complainant & respondent of a formal investigation. initiate any necessary remedial actions Identify the exact policies allegedly violated Conduct an initial inquiry Commence a thorough, reliable and impartial investigation Send a preliminary report to parties & their advisors, if any. Send the investigative report to parties & their advisors, if any.
Formal Resolution - Hearing Complainant and Respondent must be present (may be virtual); may not directly address each other. Advisors may address either party & witnesses, & cross- examine. Hearing officer determines if a question is appropriate and decides to allow or exclude it. Decision is based on the preponderance of evidence standard.
Possible Outcomes of Investigation No violation: decide Title IX was not violated. Warning: a verbal or written reprimand Probation: student is on probation for a given period of time; may include other conditions/restrictions. Suspension: student is dismissed from the College. Otheractions
Bystander Intervention How to help if I see it 1. Keep yourself safe. Call authorities if needed. 2. Approach as a friend, not antagonistically. 3. Act with a group. 4. Create an escape: Hey, let s leave and get coffee. 5. Many hesitate if nobody else is acting. Lead, and act. Be assertive.
Avoid Being a Victim 1. Be wise stay with crowds, know where you are going & with whom, tell others your plans. 2. ~50% of campus assaults involve alcohol. Avoid it. 3. On campus call 727.558.6224 for a ride at night to/from your car. 4. Be assertive act when you feel uncomfortable; be forceful; trust your instincts. 5. Speak up to others when you see problems.
Perspective The prudent man sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. (Prov. 22:3) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (Romans 12:10)
Perspective "But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 "Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes! (Matthew 18:6-7; see also Matt. 13:41)
Perspective Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God s. (1 Cor. 6:19-20 )
