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Prevention and Education Title 9 and VAWA Training
Understanding what is prohibited by law and getting training is essential in providing a safe campus. I belive that understanding what consent actually means is important in understanding this subject. Consent has to be voluntarily (not from mentally, physically or under age person). Past consent does not mean future consent. Consent with one person does not mean consent with another person. Withdrawing does not mean consent.
Sexual assault is a serious crime and should not be taken lightly .Thus, one should be aware of behavior, don't pressure anyone, keep communication open, know your level of comfort and cooperate in reporting this crime.
Very important to understand the definiton of all terms concerning this topic especially what constitutes consent.
The information on what actions by-standers can take to prevent sexual abuse was helpful. Also, the behavior of victims will vary and it is important to understand that victims use different coping methods.
There is still a stigmata on rape vicitms, especially women as to who was responsible for it occurring. How they were dressed, how they acted, if they had been drinking, if drugs were invovled (voluntary or not), etc. This makes women, especially young women reluctant to come forward to file complaints. There is also the psychological aspect to the act. Did she know them, what did she do immediately afterward, was evidence preserved, etc and if not why did she not do so. The laws have been getting better at protecting the victims (no matter what gender or orientation) and all reporters such as universities have stopped turning a blind eye to the victims and are now trying to support them.
I learned that state and institional laws on consent are both required to be provided to people by the particular institution they attend/work at.
it makes me very sad how often this happens that we needed 4 modules regarding this matter. always be on the lookout for victims, protext yourselve and know your resources
By educqating all staff and students regarding sexual harrassment, domestic violence, rape, stalking, etc. provide an powerful tool to prevent misconduct.
Reply to Sheila Heinert's post: Everyone, students included, should recieve training.
It is important to understand that state and federal laws may differ and impact the procedures taken in an investigation. It is also important to understand the psychology of the victim of sexual assault/harassment. It may help to explain certain behaviors related to cooperation.
I learned the different between dating violence and sexual violence. Also, I learned the definition of consent.
To build a safer campus, one must focus heavily on training. From Title IX to consent, these are essential for the college to show the incoming students and staff that they matter.
Understanding that not all state laws have a definition of consent. But there still needs to be a clear understand of consent between two people.
I appreciate the number of measures during and after investigations that are implements to ease the complainant and the hostile, campus environment. And YES to not victim-blaming and mentioning consent.
Title IX Coordinators and other employees involved in responding to sexual violence should understand that sexual trauma has neurobiological changes that impact victim behavior.
Factors such as the severity of the incident, the frequency of the incident, the number of victims, the past conduct of the perpetrator, and other factors that are relevant to effectively remedying a hostile environment should be considered in determining the severity of the sanction.
We need to be actively aware of how certain comments or behaviors can contribute to the normalization of sexual violence, such as joking about sexual assault or being silent when someone(s) is making the joke. It is troubling that the defintion of sexual crimes and consent varies from state to state.