One of the primary objectives of remedial measures is to provide support the victim in his/her ability to continue his/her education by providing necessary support services and eliminating factors creating a hostile environment.
It is important to educate faculty and students that VAWA crimes include domestic violence and dating violence. It's important for the Title IX Coordinator to have background knowledge of the psychological effects of sexual assault in order to make and objective assessment.
Understanding the VAWA definitions for different terms is helpful in understanding Title IX more completely.
This section and the implications of what others can do to deter assault was appreciated, it is not a topic or area that I have seen addressed very often.
I was very surprised to learn that bystanders are not required by law for active intervention to prevent sexual violence. I knew the physical intervention was not required, because the bystander could be putting themselves at risk it physically, trying to prevent the sexual violence from occurring, but did not know they were protected by law even if doing nothing.
It is important as an instructor to understand the different times of violations and watch for them in students and staff.
I think the top takeaway for this unit was the ability to better understand the psychological reactions of a victim and not to assume they are lying or not cooperating when they are still processing their trauma.
Pardon the simplicity of my comment, but basically speaking "NO is NO", period.
The importance of consent especially for those in at-risk populations should be emphasized. Especially for young students heading off to college where issues occur the most according to statistics.
I have learned that the definitions of consent and terms regarding sexual assault can vary state to state and that they are not common sense. It is crucial to educate students and staff to understand and recognize the signs of sexual predators and that the behaviors of victims may seem to be counter intuitive for cooperation and the willingness to volunteer information. This is due to the trauma of the situation and relationship between the victim and the perpetrators.
It was important to review the differences in violence such as dating and sexual violence and the definition of consent.
It is important to take the person seriously when they are reporting and then ensure that a professional attitude is used.
I learnt about the times that assaults takes places during college times.
If a school employee has an indication that a violent act is about to occur, steps should be taken to separate the two parties or re-direct their attention or call authorities for help, if it is safe for the employee to do so.
Biggest take away for me is CONSENT - No means No!! We as a society should understand the days of blaming the victim are gone (or at least should be gone) also that it is not just women that can be the victim men can also be the victim.
Faculty and students should understand by education on any kind of sexual harassment or violence, rape, or assault by anyone even if the perpetrator is a friend or stranger whether on campus or off.
Consent- varies by situation and can be rightfully withdrawn at any time!
The punishment and outcomes for a Title IX or a VAWA can vary based on intensity and frequency.
consent is a big part of this. Current consent does not equal future consent; it can be withdrawn at any time.
