Sexual Misconduct Sexual Harassment Candace Caraco, PhD, Chief of Staff Megan Farrell, JD, MBA, Title IX Coordinator Geri Larsen, MS, Director of Human.

Sexual Misconduct Sexual

Harassment

Candace Caraco, PhD, Chief of StaffMegan Farrell, JD, MBA, Title IX Coordinator

Geri Larsen, MS, Director of Human ResourcesRebecca Sawyer, EdD, Vice President for Student Life

With thanks to Tara Pereira, EdS

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Title IX Officers

• Geri Larsen, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Human Resources

• Rebecca Sawyer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Life

• Megan Farrell, University Title IX Coordinator• Melissa Lees, Sexual Assault Resources

Coordinator• Jim Mitchell, Liaison to Local, State, and

Federal Law EnforcementNDMU Training 1/23/14

Agenda

• Review Title IX• Define Sexual Misconduct• Introduce Key Policy Elements• Discuss Your Role as Employee of the

University• Review Reporting Process• Apply your knowledge with “scenarios”

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Title IX20 U.S.C.

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 education program or activity receiving

Federal financial assistance.Additionally, defines Sexual Violence as part as Sexual Harassment.

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What does Title IX requireDear Colleague Letter

• Requires universities to take immediate action to eliminate sexual misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects, including:– Naming Title IX Coordinator– Revising University Polices and Procedures– Training of employees and students on new

policies and procedures

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Learning Objectives• Review Title IX and associated regulations,

including the Dear Colleague Letter • Explore NDMU process pertaining to sexual

misconduct, including defining key terms• Understand your responsibilities as Responsible

University Officer to report all allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviors

• Apply this knowledge to real life campus scenarios

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Policies, Procedures, and Prohibitions

Sexual Misconduct Sexual

Harassment

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Sexual Violence on Campus

1 in 4 women will be the

survivors of sexual violence

1 in 7 men will be survivors of sexual violence

Sexual Violence is most likely to occur at night

and in someone’s residence

90% of survivors know the

perpetrator

Kerbs, 2007

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NDMU Policies

• Sexual Misconduct Policy– Applies to faculty, staff, and students– Policies administered depending upon the status of

the accused– Complaints against Students go to Deputy Title IX

Coordinator for Student Life– Complaints against Employees (Faculty and Staff) and

third parties (vendors) go to Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Human Resources

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• Sexual Misconduct includes:»Sexual Violence

• Rape • Sexual Assault• Domestic Violence• Dating/Relationship Violence• Sexual Exploitation• Sexual Intimidation

»Bullying»Stalking»Sexual Harassment

NDMU’S Sexual Misconduct Policy Prohibits

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Sexual Harassment

• Quid Pro Quo

• Hostile Work Environment

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Sexual Harassment Is…

• About power and control not about sex• The emotional manipulation of another using

sex• Committed regardless of the gender

expression or identity of the perpetrator or target

• Liability for 3rd Parties

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University Responsibilities Under Title IX • When an individual files a complaint or when

any Responsible University Employee of the community learns of possible sexual misconduct, the school must immediately:– Investigate,– take appropriate steps to end the

misconduct,–eliminate the effects of the misconduct, and–prevent the harassment from recurring.

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Responsible University Officer/Member of Community

• A Responsible University Employee includes any university administrator, supervisor, faculty member, coach or trainer.

• Chances are, it is YOU!

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OTHER IMPORTANT POLICY PROVISIONS

• Retaliation

• Confidentiality

• Consent

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The Roles of the Coordinators

• Title IX Coordinator oversees Title IX enforcement

• Deputy Title IX Coordinators administer the investigation of the complaints

• Sexual Assault Resources Coordinator provide confidential counseling and emotional support

• Liaison to Law Enforcement contacts appropriate authorities and facilitate reporting and investigation of criminal matters NDMU Training 1/23/14

Reporting Responsibilities• What are some reasons why Sexual

Misconduct is not Reported?

• You MUST report instances of known or suspected sexual violence to Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators

• As a Responsible University Officer, you CANNOT promise confidentiality

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How to Respond to Disclosures• Believe them.• Use active listening skills.• Listen without judgment. Display empathy.• Be aware of non-verbal cues, yours and others. Be

open in your posture. • Be aware of non-verbal cues, yours and others. Be

open in your posture. • Let the individual lead the conversation. • Protect the person’s privacy.

THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR AN EDUCATIONAL CONVERSATION!

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Applying Your Knowledge

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Case Studies• Purpose –Apply your understanding of how to

respond to the person disclosing

–Demonstrate your understanding of steps to take in addressing possible sexual misconduct (reporting lines notification)

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Sexual Assault – Student

• A student, who is usually very engaged in class, seems very distracted and has been handing in assignments late. You ask the student what is going on and she tells you that 4 weeks ago she was studying at the library one night and while walking to her car was approached by a stranger in a car asking for directions. When she leaned over to give directions she was pulled into the car and assaulted. The student didn't say everything earlier because she can't remember what the stranger looks like and is afraid no one would believe her. She is also afraid if she went to public safety rumors would spread around campus.

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Sexual Assault - Student• A 19-year-old resident student is sitting outside your

office 8 am Monday morning. She breaks down and tells you that Friday night her boyfriend came over and they drank a few beers and smoked a few joints. Things got out of control and her boyfriend ended up assaulting her. She can't remember if she said no. She doesn't know what to do. She is afraid if she tells residence life she will get in trouble for underage drinking and drug possession. She wants to know what to do.

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Sexual Harassment Scenario: Colleague

A fellow faculty member tells you they are uncomfortable around one of your mutual colleagues. Your colleague shares that the other faculty member is continually making them feel uncomfortable by commenting on their dress, their “sexy voice,” by asking a lot of personal questions about dating and continually making sexual inferences. Your colleague has asked the other faculty member to stop these behaviors but they continue. What do you do? What is your role?

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Sexual Harassment Scenario: SupervisorYour supervisor shares very intimate details of their personal life regularly. Over time you have begun to feel uncomfortable with the level of detail and type of information being shared. It seems to you that your supervisor is making many of your colleagues uncomfortable for the same reason. You feel apprehensive to do anything about this because the person of concern is your supervisor and has a significant impact on your ability to achieve tenure. What do you do? How can you best help yourself? What are your resources?

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Sexual Harassment Scenario: Student Concern

One of your students approaches and informs you that another student is consistently making them feel uncomfortable, asking them out on dates and once attempted to kiss the student after a study group session. The student feels overwhelmed and helpless because the student in question is a trusted student leader. What do you do? What is your role?

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Sexual Assault Scenario: Sexual Assault Survivor

A student walks into your office hours and confides in you that they were sexually assaulted by another student at the university. What do you do? What is your role?

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Questions?

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