The Sexual Violence Resource Center Website University of North Carolina Wilmington

1. The Sexual Violence Resource Center Website University of North Carolina Wilmington Kanalyn Jackson Jarrod Rudd Deloris Hansley Sarah Teitlebaum February 21, 2014

2. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT Welcome to the Sexual Violence Resource Center on the campus of DSJK University. It is our goal as a center to be the premier center that prevents sexual violence on campus and inform the campus and community of ways they can become a prevention ally. We hope the information provided will assist you with the resources needed and if you have any questions please feel free to come by the center located in the Student Union located in room 144D. Community Calendar 2014 February: 21- Community Forum 26- Community Event March 4- Community Fair 13-SVRC Workshop

3. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/consentpolicies DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center Z UNIVERSITY CONSENT & POLICIES HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT CONSENT AND POLICIES The Sexual Violence Resource Center works to develop a coordinated, seamless, victim-centered response service between campus and community resources that offers the options of: • anonymous reporting • law enforcement involvement • judicial/disciplinary board actions • forensic/medical care • emergency contraception • academic/housing accommodations • follow-up counseling, support, and advocacy DEFINITION OF CONSENT POLICIES WHAT ABOUT THE ACCUSED?

4. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/consentpolicies DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY CONSENT & POLICIES HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT What is Consent? “Consent requires positive, unambiguous, voluntary agreement at every point during a sexual encounter – the presence of an unequivocal ‘yes’ (verbal or otherwise), not just the absence of a ‘no.’ Consent IS Consent is NOT • The absence of “no” • Implied or assumed, even in a relationship • Silence or not responding • When someone says “yes” because they feel pressured or afraid of how their partner would respond to no • “I’m not sure” • “I don’t know” • “I’m scared" • Consent for one thing does not mean consent for everything • Consent given once does not mean always • Being passed out or sleeping does not equal consent • An agreement made when both people want to have sex • When both people can freely express their needs and wants without fear of their partner’s reaction • Mutual • Voluntary • Sober • Talked about before any sexual activity • Enthusiastic • Fun

5. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/consentpolicies The DSJK University Policy on Sexual Violence This policy provides information regarding the University’s prevention and education efforts related to sexual misconduct by students, as well as how the University will proceed once it is made aware of student sexual misconduct in keeping with institutional values. The policy can be accessed here: DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY CONSENT & POLICIES HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT

6. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/consentpolicies DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY CONSENT & POLICIES HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT • Sexual Violence : Accused's Rights • The accused student has similar rights to the victim. The university will provide a timely and thorough investigation, and will treat the accused with respect before, during, and after the student conduct process. • The accused will be informed of the university's conduct process and possible outcomes. The university will also inform the accused of available resources, including the Student Advocacy Center, counseling services, and other campus and off campus resources to assist with the process. • Accused students may request changes to academic and living situations after a sexual assault occurs. Student Conduct may be able to help facilitate such changes. • Accused students have the right to have one advisor throughout the student conduct process, including meetings and hearings. The advisor may not be a witness in the case. In meetings with Student Conduct or in a hearing, the advisor may not participate directly and may only communicate with the victim with whispers or writing notes. • The university will make reasonable efforts to protect confidentiality, within the parameters of FERPA (Family and Education Privacy Act of 1974) and the university conduct process. • The accused is afforded the right to be updated on the investigation and be informed of the outcomes of the process. • Prior to a hearing, the accused is allowed to inform the hearing officer of relevant witnesses the accused wishes to include at the hearing and to what the witnesses plan to testify. • Prior to a hearing, the accused may also meet with a hearing officer to discuss hearing procedures. • During a hearing, the accused has the right to give opening and closing statements and ask questions of the witnesses and victim, via a hearing officer. • The accused has the right to timely notice of a hearing as indicated in the Code of Student Conduct. The accused may waive the period of notice if desired.

7. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/concentpolicies DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY CONSENT & POLICIES HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT The following actions should be taken to address policy, prevention, and intervention as it pertains to sexual violence: Develop a multidisciplinary taskforce on campus to address sexual violence prevention and response services that includes high-level campus administration, academic leaders, student leaders, and community partnerships. Create policies that reflect an expectation of civility, honor, respect, and nonviolence for all members of the community and encourage behaviors that build a sense of community. Develop a coordinated, seamless, victim-centered response service between campus and community resources that offers the options of: • anonymous reporting • law enforcement involvement • judicial/disciplinary board actions • forensic/medical care • emergency contraception • academic/housing accommodations • follow-up counseling, support, and advocacy

8. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/survivors DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY SURVIVORS HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION LIVE SUPPORT Resources for Sexual Violence Survivors Self Authorship • Education • The website will provide those who wish to become an advocate for victims of sexual violence with the right tools and educational opportunities to do so. • Advocates can sign up to take sexual violence informational workshops in order to receive a formal advocacy certificate. • Informal educational resources and information will be given on the website, addressing issues such as: • What to do if someone confides a crime. • Healthy ways to offer support. • How to recognize signs or symptoms of a trauma. • Counseling • A safe and anonymous way to communicate with a trained counselor online. • Victims who are not ready or willing to report a crime can use this feature in order to receive trusted support and care. • If a victim is unsure about who to turn to, or what resources are available on or off campus, this information will be easily accessible. • Peer Support/Safe Spaces • Victims who wish to share their story are able to (anonymously or otherwise) through a blog section connected to the website. • Comments will be strictly filtered and approved before they appear • Victims who wish to establish workshops where they can share their story in person, on campus, may do so by coordinating through the website and task force. • Self Authorship • Activities and services that promote self-reflection and the continued empowerment of victims. • Baxter Magolda’s theory of Self Authorship can help foster the environment necessary to create the steps that victims might take in order to find strength and support. Counseling Peer support Safe Spaces Education

9. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/communityprevention DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PREVENTION COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES HOME SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WHY IS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IMPORTANT? Individual behavior is fundamentally shaped by relationship factors, such as the presence or absence of physical violence and level of emotional support in family relationships; community factors, such as employment opportunities and the strength of community sanctions against violence; and societal factors, such as the extent of oppression and gender inequality. RESOURCES PREVENTION INFLUENCES

10. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/communityprevention DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PREVENTION COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES HOME SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT Prevention Resources for Victims and the Community • Resources • ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline: • 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) • www.childhelp.org • National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): • www.nsvrc.org • Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): • www.rainn.org • Stop It Now!: • www.stopitnow.org/ • Your Role In Prevention • You can play a role in changing the underlying norms and culture that allows sexual violence. Traditional gender roles, power imbalances, and victim-blaming all contribute to sexual violence. Be a part of the solution: • Be a role model for respectful behavior to those around you. • Talk with your children about healthy sexual development and personal boundaries. • Intervene and speak up when you see inappropriate behavior. • To better equip yourself in these situations, practice what you might say or do. • Talk to someone from your local sexual assault center for more information. • Invite them to speak in your schools, faith communities or workplaces. • Learn more about sexual violence and share information with others

11. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/communityprevention DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PREVENTION COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES HOME SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT Prevention and Bystander Intervention and Risk Reduction Prevention Preventing sexual violence starts with building awareness in the community on the issues of sexual harassment, and sexual violence and focusing on those committing the act. Understanding and challenging the myths that blame the victim and protect the rapist is the first step in achieving a violence-free community. Presentations can be geared toward specific age groups and can focus on a variety of subject to include; sexual assault awareness, sexual harassment, building healthy relationships and self-esteem, and child sexual abuse prevention. Bystander Intervention Bystander intervention addresses the behaviors of others- for example: the friends, families, teachers, clergy, coaches and witnesses that surround any act or pattern of abuse –offering an opportunity to address the behaviors BEFORE sexual violence has been perpetrated in the first place. This training will discuss the concept of bystander intervention and why shifting the responsibility away from just the victim and perpetrator, and placing on the community as a whole will prevent more acts from escalating to the point of sexual violence. Educating and creating community awareness on how to prevent sexual violence, will create a community culture where people will be more willing to speak up and say something or do something when there is an opportunity to act. Risk-Reduction Risk reduction focuses on the potential victims by offering a variety of strategies that may reduce the possibility of being sexually assaulted. People often ask what they can do to keep themselves safe. Risk-reduction strategies such as self-defense or general safety tips can be helpful. Yet, it is important to remember that whether or not risk reduction measures are taken, a victim is NEVER responsible for preventing her or his assault.

12. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/communityprevention DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PREVENTION HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT Societal Influences Norms One of the most powerful societal and community influences in shaping behavior. They are regularities in behavior with which people generally conform, and they foster disapproval of deviance. More than a habit, norms are often based in culture and tradition. They are our attitudes, beliefs and standards that we take for granted .In other words, norms are behavior shapers. They are the way in which the environment tells people what is okay and not okay. 5damaging norms that contribute to an environment in which sexual violence can occur. They are norms about: 1.women: limited roles for and objectification and oppression of women 2.power: value placed on claiming and maintaining power (manifested as power over) 3. violence: tolerance of aggression and attribution of blame to victim 4. masculinity: traditional constructs of manhood, including domination, control and risk-taking 5. privacy: notions of individual and family privacy that foster secrecy and silence.

13. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/campusresources DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RESOURCES HOME CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT Meet the Taskforce At the beginning of each the semester, the taskforce will hold an event night where the members of the team are introduced. During this event there will be food, games, prizes, and entertainment. The taskforce will educate the attendees on sexual violence and prevention. There will also be booths set up with different on and off campus resources students can use. The taskforce will also reveal what workshops they will host during the semester. WORKSHOPS CAMPUS OUTREACH & EVENTS

14. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/campusresources DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center • The Sexual Violence Resource Center facilitates several interactive workshops for students on sexual violence and prevention each month. • These workshops are facilitated by the multidisciplinary team that consists of includes high-level campus administration, academic leaders, student leaders, and community partners • For a list of workshops click here UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RESOURCES HOME CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT SVRC ON-CAMPUS WORKSHOPS

15. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/campusresources DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RESOURCES HOME CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT Sexual Violence Resource Center Workshops • Maintaining Personal Safety • This workshop teaches students how to remain safe on and off campus. The facilitator will give students tips such as • Knowing your surroundings • Protect your drinks • Let a friend know where you are • Pay attention to your gut instincts • The facilitator will have student members of the taskforce role play different scenarios with the participants. • What is Consent? • This workshop is designed to be interactive and informative. The facilitator will define consent. The facilitator and student members of the taskforce will demonstrate different ways of giving consent, and what to do if you have experienced sexual violence. • Societal Impacts • This workshop will take an in-depth look at how popular culture in many ways promotes sexual violence. This workshop will discuss rape culture in music, film, and print. The participants and facilitator will come up with ways to promote positive images in media. • Internet Safety • This workshop will discuss how to stay safe while using social media and online dating sites. The facilitator will cover the issues of internet stalking, “catfishing”, and safe ways to interact with people you meet online. • Relationships 101 • This workshop will explore sexual violence in relationships and ways to

16. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC/campusresources • The SVRC holds special events and programs each year that will educate students on sexual violence in an innovative way. • To view a list of programs click here DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RESOURCES HOME CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS LIVE SUPPORT • Sexual Violence Prevention Week • The taskforce will hold a week or programing that will include: • A showing of a sexual violence prevention movie, • An event were individuals who have experienced sexual violence speak out, • self-defense classes, • Aroma therapy, yoga, and therapy sessions for those who have experienced sexual violence and their supporters • A myths and facts trivia night • An information night were resources on campus and in the community inform students how to prevent sexual violence and what to do if you have experienced sexual violence, • A celebration were participants will sign a pledge to end sexual violence • Taskforce Campus Days • Once a month the members of the taskforce will walk around campus handing out facts and information on sexual violence, prevention, and resources. They will also hand out ribbons and buttons to students who support sexual violence prevention. • Partnering with Student Organizations and Campus Departments • The taskforce will partner with student organizations and campus departments to host games night, happy hours, and programs where they will educate participants on sexual violence prevention. • Taskforce Campus Update • Once a year the taskforce will hold an open meeting to discuss what they have accomplished thus far. They will also share any updates in policy and what that means for the university. There will also be an opportunity for the participants to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas with the task force Sexual Violence Resource Center Campus Outreach

17. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY LIVE SUPPORT HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS • Frequently Asked Questions • What is consent? • What do I do if I have experienced sexual violence? • Live support • Students will have an opportunity to anonymously receive live support from the taskforce. They will be able to chat live with the taskforce during designates hours, or they can download the live support app and send questions via the app. This support includes answering questions, sharing resources, and directing the student to the appropriate resource. • Live Support App • This app will be available for iPhone and Android users. The user will be similar to Google hangouts. The user will create a username and will be able to send questions to the taskforce, anytime, anyplace. If the question is sent after designated chat times, the user will see a message providing information on what to do in an emergency. The taskforce will answer questions outside of designated chat times in the order they are received. • The SVRC will not share questions asked during live support on the website. LIVE Chat Hello….

18. www.DSJK.edu/SVRC DSJK Sexual Violence Resource Center UNIVERSITY LIVE SUPPORT HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONSENT & POLICIES COMMUNITY PREVENTION SURVIVORS REFERENCES Evans, N. J., Forney, D. S., Guido, F. M., Patton, L. D., & Renn, K. A. (2010). Student development in college: Theory, research, and practice. (2nd ed., pp. 183-187). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. http://uncw.edu/care/about.htm http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/ http://studentconduct.osu.edu/page.asp?id=50 https://www.alexandriava.gov/SexualViolence http://www.nsvrc.org/publications/fact-sheets?page=3 https://students.ucsd.edu/well-being/_organizations/sarc/index.html