Prevention and Education | Origin: CM140
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Title IX and VAWA Training: Building Safer Campuses --> Prevention and Education
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
All students and faculty should be aware of all assistant programs offered on campus and all forms of sexual assault should be reported, no matter the length of time.
School is responsible to create a safe space to share experiences of sexual assault without fear of retaliation. Sexual crimes differ from others because they usually involve people who are close or familiar with each other, consumption of alcohol/drugs by one or both parties, disputes regarding consent, victims who behave different than victims of other types of crime, and investigations with little witness accounts and physical evidence. Consent is an agreement to engage in sexual acts that can be withdrawn at any time, doesn't mean that future acts are consented to, can only be given by people of statuary age and are not psychically or mentally incapacitated; silence or lack of resistance is not consent.
Consent is crucial because it ensures safety and respect. Consent education is very vital in preventing sexual violence.
From this training, I learned that preventing sexual harassment and violence on campus is just as important as responding to it. Schools need to educate students and staff about what constitutes harassment and violence, how to report it, and how to support victims. Prevention efforts focus on creating a culture of respect and awareness.
I plan to use this knowledge by helping raise awareness on campus, encouraging respectful behavior, and making sure people know how to report if something happens. I’ll also support efforts to create a safe environment for everyone.
Knowing what to look for, in the different type of harassment and sexual harassment , including non-verbal signs I can be more vigilant and aware. If I see some thing, I will say something and quickly report to the title IX Coordinator.
I take into the consideration the seriousness of pschoemotinal and neurological changes after sexual harassment or insult in victims.
I plan to apply this by actively participating in educational efforts, and supporting a culture of accountability and safety among peers.
It is so important to understand what's sexual assault and the more important how to avoid it, I believe Title IX Is important for everyone.
I think an important aspect of this section is consent. Consent is offered in the moment, but does not mean that that consent remains in the future.
I feel it is important for students, staff, and faculty to be educated on these topics such as dating violence, stalking, etc., and safety measures that the school is taking on these measures. While consent can be withdrawn at anytime, the definition of consent is still evolving which should be revised and reviewed.
Consent given in the past does not automatically imply consent for the future. Also helping everyone understand what sexual assault is and how to avoid it.
A thorough understanding of the policies is crucial in identifying what falls under Title IX. Also having a conversation about what this looks like for students.
"The overwhelming majority of sexual assaults in the postsecondary environment involve acquaintances or individuals who know each other" which I thought was interesting since we've always been engrained with that 'stranger danger' mentality growing up.
Education about the differences between sexual harassment, domestic violence, stalking and dating violence is such a great way to prevent and address these issues. Not just at work, but in all public places.
Cases of Sexual assault should be taken seriously and records of these reports must be documented and handled correctly as in compliance with title IX.
Prevention and education are critical in having a campus culture that prioritizes safety and respect, focusing on proactive measures like awareness campaigns and bystander intervention training.
Comment on Sheila Heinert's post: The education of these subjects in all applications I agree is important. i believe it can be life changing in the right circumstance .
Safe bystander interventions are interventions that hopefully a roommate or friend would do anyway. The social environment on college campuses often involves alcohol and poor decisions, which can make it difficult for some people to do the right thing. Staying sober and standing up/protecting an intoxicated person can change the outcome of a serious situation. The perpetrator may not even realize he/she is committing a crime.
Being cognizant of what constitutes "consent" as defined by the state you are in, should be part of everyday interaction. Each person has a different level of comfort and acceptance of what is appropriate physical interaction. Be it a benign physical interaction in the workplace or a sexual interaction off campus on the weekend and everything in between. In the end, it comes down to understanding that the level of interaction is based on the victims viewpoint, and we as people in the position to receive reports must be aware of the issues that may present in a victim that may be counterintuitive to believing that a report holds merit.
