Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.
FALSE: The majority of sexual violence occurs between people who already know each other.
If the assailant is drunk, they are not responsible for the sexual violence.
FALSE: People who commit crimes, including sexual violence, while drunk or high are still responsible for their actions.
People generally don't make up stories of sexual violence.
TRUE: False reports of sexual violence are as uncommon as false reports of all crimes
If a victim of sexual violence doesn't say, "no", "stop", or fight back, they must have thought the situation was not that bad or wanted it.
FALSE: Consent requires an affirmative verbal or physical willingness to participate.
Perpetrators of sexual violence aren't just horny.
TRUE: Sexual violence is about power and control, not sex.
Not all men are perpetrators of sexual violence.
TRUE: People of all genders perpetrate sexual violence.
There is nothing we can do to prevent sexual violence.
FALSE: There are many ways you can help prevent sexual violence including being an active bystander.
IMPORTANT: If you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident or report, the University will NOT take action against you.
A survivor wants to call
TUPD?
The survivor is looking for accommodations?
- The survivor can contact TUPD directly(410-704-4444). Only call on their behalf with their consent
- A TUPD officer will initially respond to the scene to gain additional information. They will also call BCPD
- Requests can be made for reasonable accommodations through the Office of Equity (Title IX Coordinator)
- Accommodations may include:
- You may be asked to step out of the room. The survivor may request that you or another individual remain with them. Turnaround can come to campus as advocates.
- Request for on-campus housing accommodations
- Filing a report with police is not the same thing as “pressing charges”.
- Request for classroom/academic accommodations
- Request for transportation accommodations
- Request for a no contact order with the accused student
What is going to happen if....
When you share information with the Office of Equity (Title IX Coordinator)
- SAFE = sexual assault forensic evidence (this is an evidence collection examination) [put in script and take off prezi?]]
- The appropriate office will reach out to the student (typically via email), offering resources, options for accommodations, and general information.
A survivor wants to go to the hospital/have a SAFE exam?
The survivor does not want you to tell anyone?
- Student Conduct/Title IX Coordinator may reach out to you to make sure that all the appropriate reports were filed.
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- The survivor may go on their own or with a support person to GBMC or Mercy Medical Center for an exam
- If you suspect a student may disclose, inform them of your status as a responsible employee [language here?]
- Federal law & TU policy require you to report the incident to the appropriate office (Office of Equity).
- The student has a choice to meet with the University or to not respond.
- If a survivor needs transportation to GBMC, TUPD or the Health Center can help with or without “investigating”
- The student has the option to not respond to university reachout
- You can still refer the student to appropriate confidential or anonymous resources
- The survivor can have an advocate with them throughout the process
- Based on what information has been gathered, the University may still need to investigate and/or follow up with an accused student or other parties.
- You cannot guarantee confidentiality, explain your obligation to report to the Office of Equity AND the commitment to maintain privacy.
- There is no timeline for students to report or meet with the University to discuss the incident
- It is unlikely that the university would follow up with you after receiving the report
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C O N F I D E N T I A L
P R I V A T E
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN REPORTING TO THE UNIVERSITY
Towson University Counseling Center
Towson University Health
Center
Office of Institutional Equity
(Title IX Coordinator)
TurnAround, Inc.
- the University responds to every report
- you will get an email with resources and a request to meet
- you have the option (in most cases) to have the University investigate
- you can have a support person with you
- Active: Consent must be mutually understood affirmative words or actions, it can NOT be implied through silence or previous sexual or dating history.
S A F E E X A M
Sexual
Harassment
Stalking
REPORTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Sexual Harassment is....
- unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical sexual conduct when...
1. agreement to participate in the sexual act is a condition of your grade, employment, or participation in an activity
2. if you say no, your employment, grade, or participation in an activity may be negatively impacted
3. the conduct causes a hostile environment for you
Stalking is....
- engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of others, or suffer substantial emotional distress.
GBMC (Baltimore County)
Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore City)
TRUE
THE UNIVERSITY
POLICE
- Coherent: If someone is incapacitated from alcohol or drugs, asleep, or otherwise mentally impaired, they are not able to consent to sexual activity.
Possible Consequences for Sexual Violence
towson.edu/xoutsexualviolence
Perpetrators of sexual violence aren't just horny.
TRUE: Sexual violence is about power and control, not sex.
Consent
http://studentvoice.com/towson/shapepresentation
- Willing: Consent must be given freely, it can NOT be granted under psychological, emotional, or physical force, manipulation, persuasion, or threats.
or
Sexual Violence
Sexual
Assault
Relationship
Violence
Office of Institutional Equity/
Title IX Coordinator
Administration Bldg., Suite 214
410-704-0203
titleix@towson.edu
towson.edu/xoutsexualviolence
Towson University Police
410-704-4444
Local Police
911
- Expulsion from the University
- University Suspension
- Removal from on-campus housing/banned from on campus residence halls
- Removal from class, restriction from activities, events, or campus areas
Relationship Violence includes....
- Dating Violence
- committed by someone who is or has been in a romantic or intimate relationship with you
- can be sexual or physical abuse, or threats
- Domestic Violence
- committed by a current or former intimate partner/spouse or
- person who is living with, or has lived with, shares a child, or by someone close to the spouse or child
Sexual Assault is....
- non-consensual intercourse
- rape
- includes vaginal, anal, or oral penetration with any object or body part
- non-consensual sexual contact
- intentional touching of intimate body parts or forcing someone to touch yours
- disrobing someone
- Ongoing: Voluntary and affirmative agreement is necessary for every sexual activity, every time. Past consent does not apply to present or future acts, and consent can be withdrawn at any time.
FALSE
HOW TO HELP A FRIEND
Sexual
Intimidation
Sexual
Exploitation
www.towson.edu/xoutsexualviolence
Any sexual activity WITHOUT consent is sexual violence.
Sexual Intimidation is....
- threatening to sexually assault another person
- gender or sex-based stalking, including cyber-stalking
- engaging in indecent exposure.
Sexual Exploitation is....
- taking non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another person for one’s own advantage or benefit or for the advantage or benefit of anyone other than the person being exploited.
A federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.
Towson University does not tolerate RETALIATION against those who report sexual violence or participate in any part of the investigation process.
- Listen: Let your friend take their time. Follow their lead and do not share your own stories.
- Believe: People rarely make up stories about sexual violence. Remember that there is a wide range of responses to sexual violence.
- Do NOT Blame: Remind your friend it is not their fault.
- Support: Ask "what do you need?" or "how can I help?"
- Empower: Empower your friend to make their own choices.
- Know Your Limits: There are times when professional help is best. Know when to refer.
- Get Support: If you have strong feelings about what your friend has shared, seek counseling for yourself.