OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX & Responding to Sexual Misconduct

1. OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX & Responding to Sexual Misconduct Supporting an Environment that is free from violence and harassment

2. Your presenters: • Elizabeth Ogunsola, Title IX Coordinator • Theresa DeWalt, Psychologist

3. Today’s Agenda • What’s going on with UWW students? • What is Title IX? More than sports! • Our duties as UW-Whitewater Employees • Helping Whitewater students during some tough times…

4. What’s going on with UWW Students?

5. UWW Student Story… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi42i91IlGw&feature=youtu.be

6. STATS AT UW-Whitewater From UWW student data, within the last 12 months: • 5.7% were sexually touched without their consent • 1.6% were sexually penetrated without their consent • 5.9% were a victim of stalking • 10.4% have been in an emotionally abusive intimate relationship • 1.7% have been in a physically abusive intimate relationship • 1.2% have been in a sexually abusive intimate relationship 20% of respondents know someone who has sexually assaulted someone elseand 5% have worried that they have sexually assaulted someone else. Statistics from the Spring 2013 administration of the National College Health Assessment.

7. Visualizing the Numbers Another way to think about it… Out of 12,034 students, in the last 12 months: • 686 were sexually touched without their consent • 193 were sexually penetrated without their consent • 710 were a victim of stalking • 1,252 have been in an emotionally abusive intimate relationship • 205 have been in a physically abusive intimate relationship • 144 have been in a sexually abusive intimate relationship *Numbers are extrapolated from the data gathered through the National College Health Assessment and do not reflect reports made to UW-Whitewater. Statistics from the Spring 2013 administration of the National College Health Assessment.

8. THE STATS MAY BE WORSE… • Between 20% and 25% of women will experience a completed and/or attempted rape during their college career. • More than half or raped college women tell no one of their victimization. • 80% of sexual assault and rape victims are under the age of 30. *Department of Justice Statistics

9. Potential Impacts of Sexual/Interpersonal Violence AND harassment?

10. Title IX ELizAbethogunsola, Title ix Coordinator

11. Title IX of the education amendments of 1972 “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

12. Importance of TITLE IX Meeting Title IX obligations is a requirement. If UWW does not meet these obligations, we are not only doing our students a great disservice, we are also at risk for fines, penalties and lawsuits.

13. CAMPUS OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX The coordinator oversees complaints, identifies problems and helps students, law enforcement and handles Title IX Concerns. UWW Coordinator: Elizabeth Ogunsola Deputy Coordinator: Mary Beth Mackin

14. Title IX Coordinating Team

15. CAMPUS OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX We don’t discriminate on the basis of sex in our education program and activities. Discrimination has no place on our campus. Posters are available and more info is on our website.

16. CAMPUS OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX UWW EMPLOYEES need to: Understand the definitions for sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking and harassment Know how to respond to a survivor/victim Identify resources that are available Know how to report

17. CAMPUS OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX and Wisc. Ch. 22 UWW STUDENTS need to: Understand the definitions for sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking, harassment and consent Identify resources that are available Know the rights of victims Know of protective behaviors (focus on bystander intervention)

18. CAMPUS OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX When someone reports a sexual assault: Ensure safety Provide support Offer resources File a report We’ll come back to this in a minute…

19. CAMPUS OBLIGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX Investigate complaints in a prompt, fair and impartial manner. Both parties can present witnesses and other evidence. We look for patterns of behavior. A preponderance of evidence is used to determine the outcome. We take steps to prevent recurrence of any harassment.

20. Our Duties As UW-Whitewater Employees Reporting and responding to victims of sexual misconduct

21. Employee Obligations • Complete training on sexual harassment (online) and sexual assault • Complete the reporting form whenever a student, faculty, or staff member reports a case of sexual misconduct (sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, harassment) • Call the police if you become aware of any cases of child abuse or suspected child abuse.

22. Reporting – Who, What, Where? • Sexual Misconduct and Crime: Dean of Students Office Webpage • http://go.uww.edu/reportassault • http://go.uww.edu/reportcrime • Child Abuse • Call 911 or the non-emergency police number. Be sure to report this!

23. Some Notes on Working with Victims/Survivors • Be present – listen before reacting • Acknowledge what happened and let the person know you care (“I’m so sorry this happened to you) • Suspend the need to fix or to control the situation – avoid asking lots of questions about sensitive topics • Ensure safety • Ask what is needed • Let the person know that there are resources to help (www.uww.edu/sexual-misconduct-information) • Let them know that you do have to file a report

24. Some notes on Confidentiality… Many sexual assault survivors don’t want people to know about the sexual assault. Why might that be?

25. Some notes on Confidentiality… Many sexual assault survivors don’t want people to know about the sexual assault. Why might that be? Guidance from OCR: If the victim/survivor requests confidentiality, or requests that the report not be pursued, the school should take all reasonable steps to investigate and respond to the report consistent with the request for confidentiality or request not to pursue an investigation. If requesting confidentiality, the victim/survivor should be informed that the school’s ability to respond will be limited.

26. Responding to Survivors/Victims

27. Interpersonal Violence Prevention What’s Happening At UWW

28. Sexual Violence Continuum

29. Consent is not the absence of a ‘no,’ but the presence of a ‘yes.’

30. WHY BYSTANDER INTERVENTION?

31. Bystander (or Upstander) Intervention Reactive Proactive Believe violence is unacceptable and say it out loud Treat people with respect Speak up when you hear people making statements that blame victims Be a knowledgeable resource for victims Don’t laugh at sexist jokes or comments Look out for friends at parties and bars Educate yourself and your friends Attend an awareness event Empower victims to tell their stories • Get police or other authorities involved • Tell someone else • Get help • Ask a friend in a potentially dangerous situation if he/she wants to leave • Make sure he/she gets home safely • Ask a victim if he/she is okay • Provide options and a listening ear • Call the campus or local crisis center for support and options

32. New Programs for fall 2014 • Agent of Change • Sex Signals • Jeff Bucholtz

33. Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory (SAPA) Committee Meets monthly (Fall 2014 – Tuesdays at 2pm) Contact Whitney Henley for more information (henleyw@uww.edu)

34. The End! UW-Whitewater is committed to the development of the individual, the growth of personal and professional integrity, and respect for diversity and global perspectives. It’s our responsibility under Title IX – and our commitment as caring educators – to help our students feel safe and supported and to continue UW-Whitewater’s tradition of providing an exceptional learning experience.