Task Force on Sexual Violence

1. Task Force on Sexual Violence UNCW Thomas Bartolotta Laura Brogdon Daniella Polich Jordan Stone

2. Snapshot Of Our Campuses • On our campuses in 2012 • 3948 forcible and 45 non-forcible sex offense reports, a 32 percent increase in reports since 2010 • in our on-campus student housing facilities, we had 2803 forcible and 19 non-forcible sex offense reports, a 34 percent increase in forcible offense reports despite the 24 percent drop in non-forcible sex offense reports since 2010 • Off our campuses in 2012 • 462 forcible and 26 non-forcible sex offense reports, a 50 percent increase in forcible sex offense reports since 2010 and no reports of non-forcible sex offenses in 2010 • Important to note: women, who are the primary victims of sexual assault, only report the incident about 12 percent of the time (Kilpatrick, 2007) Figures come from the office of postsecondary education’s Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool by pulling data from all US post secondary schools in the US (www.ope.ed.gov/securtity/)

3. Why the need for this Task Force? • One in five women has been sexually assaulted (Krebs et al., 2007). • 7 percent of college men admitted to committing rape or attempted rape (Krebs et al., 2007). • College survivors [of rape] suffer high rates of PTSD, depression, and drug or alcohol abuse, which can hamper their ability to succeed in school (Kilpatrick, 2007)

4. Role of administrators in prevention and support • Be proactive to embrace new innovative ways for sexual misconduct to be reported and prevented • Work with all areas of campus and the community to provide a safe learning environment for all • Provide various forms of access and support • Create, follow, and publicize policies on sexual misconduct

5. Primary Prevention • Change the manner in which students, faculty and staff perceive sexual misconduct • Create healthy campus communities and behaviors that reduce the likelihood of violence against women • Educate before any violence takes place • According to the American College Health Association “Primary prevention helps create environments that promote respect, equality, civility, healthy relationships and health sexuality-ultimately a campus where students are safe and learning successfully” (ACHA, 2008).

6. Primary Prevention Programs • Social Media and Technology Based Programs • Man, what can I do? • Facebook page to inform men of their responsibilities and roles in preventing sexual misconduct • Whose Norms? • Webinar “Demystifying Rape Culture and Promoting Positive Social Norms” • On Campus Programs • Our Time, Our Change! • Campus wide campaign addressing the need to change campus culture regarding sexual misconduct

7. Bystander Intervention • Proper Intervention skills are learned and must be provided through campus resources • Reduces blaming the victim and shifts responsibility to surrounding campus community • Observe and recognize behaviors that may require action • Provide skills necessary to intervene safely in direct and indirect manners (Purdue University, 2014) • Challenging violence against women as it occurs encourages positive social norms

8. Bystander Intervention Programs • Social Media and Technology Based Programs • Create YouTube channel to upload videos of Bystander Intervention Theater • Online learning modules for students to learn at their own pace • On Campus Programs • What’s your role? • Interactive presentation on basics of bystander Intervention • Gender specific, multiple sessions • Bystander Intervention Theater • Announce role playing scenarios in public spaces across campus • Allows for students to witness a call to action

9. Consent? • Consent is a voluntary, sober, enthusiastic, creative, wanted, informed, mutual, honest, and verbal agreement • Consent is an active agreement; Consent cannot be coerced • Consent is never implied and cannot be assumed • Consent is a process, which must be asked for every step of the way • šAsking for and obtaining consent shows that you have respect for both yourself and your partner • The absence of a “no” doesn’t mean “yes” (ACHA, 2008)

10. Consent Programs • Social Media and Technology Based Programs • Twitter Campaign: Got Consent? • How do you ask for consent 140 characters or less • Most retweets wins prizes • Consent Matters-tell us why with a VINE! • 7 second looping videos stating why you value consent • On Campus Programs • No is a Complete Sentence • Campus wide media blitz • Distribute posters, stickers, t-shirts, hats, water bottles, etc...

11. Survivors of Sexual Violence • FACTS • 80 percent of rape victims suffer chronic physical or psychological problems over time (American Medical Association, 1995) • Rape survivors are 13 times more likely to attempt suicide than are people who have not been victims of a crime. Rape survivors are six times more likely to attempt suicide than are victims of other crimes (National Victims Center and Crime Victims and Reserch Center, 1992) • 25–50 percent of sexual assault victims seek mental health treatment as a result of the assault (Mark, Miller, and Wierama, 1996) • THINGS TO CONSIDER • Who are survivors? What unique needs do they have? What do they want?

12. Survivors of Sexual Violence PROGRAM IDEAS • Develop programs that are sensitive to the needs of survivors and victims-what would an actual survivor want to go to-and feel comfortable doing so • UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY • Develop Safe-Submit Program to allow for online surveys and submissions of program ideas – an online suggestion box The Impact on Victims- Physical and emotional (American Association of University Women)

13. Rights of the Accused • Dixon v. Alabama set precedence for due process • Some men accused of sexual assault, are invoking Title IX in lawsuits against universities for having poor standards of evidence/hearing and being persecuted when they are falsely accused • The Dear Colleague Letter issued by the Obama Administration requires that a hostile environment be removed immediately and requires higher education institutions take steps to prevent retaliatory actions and take strong action if it occurs • FERPA gives the accused ownership of their educational records which includes details of an investigation of the alleged sexual misconduct

14. Sexual Misconduct: Myths Vs. Facts What is sexual misconduct? Duke University Student Affairs states: Sexual misconduct is defined as any physical act of sexual nature perpetrated against an individual without consent or when an individual is unable to freely give consent Debunking Myths: Both college women and men harbor misconceptions about sexual assault Getting the facts is essential to combating sexual assault on campus What creates them-where do they come from?

15. Debunking Myths Programs • Social Media, Technology Based or Campus Program: Myths versus Facts • Myth of Fact? Rape is caused by lust or uncontrollable sexual urges and the need for sexual gratification. • Myth or Fact? According to recent rape crisis center statistics, men, both straight and gay, suffered 10 percent of the sexual assaults reported in the United States last year. In addition, men have wives, friends, sisters, mothers and daughters who may someday need assistance in coping with sexual assault. Rape is a concern for everyone. • Myth or Fact? Women provoke sexual assault by their appearance. Sexual attractiveness is a primary reason why a rapist selects a victim. • http://rwu.edu/campus-life/health-counseling/counseling-center/sexual-assault/rape-myths-and-fac

16. The Laws • Violence Against Women Act’s (VAWA) • Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE) • Jeanne Clery Act (Clery) • Campus Save Act Inform students, staff, faculty, and community at large about these policies - make everyone accountable for knowing and following procedures

17. The Laws - Programs • Social Media, Technology Based or Campus Programs to educate students, faculty and staff • Residence Hall Association programs • Faculty/Staff Senate • Open Forums • Freshman Seminar Class

18. Utilizing and Sharing Community Resources • Many cities, counties and regions have similar programs and resources for those impacted by sexual violence – higher education institutions should encourage not only student involvement in communities but encourage faculty and staff to take advantage of similar resources readily available

19. Community Programs • Research local programs that take place annually that the university can encourage participation in and assist with promotion • National programs such as: • Sexual Assault Awareness Month • Denim Day • Walk a Mile in her Shoes • Take Back the Night Utilize the National Sexual Violence Resource Center for program ideas and link to their technology resources like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest

20. Program Evaluation • Create surveys using technology like Survey Monkey or a custom built online survey to evaluate programs • Are they considered successful or beneficial? • What could be expanded on or improved?

21. References • American College Health Association. (2008). Shifting the Paradigm, Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence. Retrieved from http://www.acha.org/sexualviolence/docs/ACHA_PSV_toolkit.pdf American Medical Association. (1995). Strategies for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Assault. • Bystander Intervention. (2014). In Indiana Campus Sexual Assault Primary Prevention Project. Retrieved from http://www.purdue_.edu/incsapp_/bystanderintervention/index.html • Kilpatrick, Resnick, Ruggiero, Conoscenti, and McCauley. (2007, May). Drug-facilitate, Incapacitated, and Forcible Rape: A National Study.Final report submitted to the National Institute of Justice, NCJ 219181. Retrieved from http://www.nij.gov/topics/crime/rape-sexual-violence/Pages/victims- perpetrators.aspx Know Your Rights: Campus Sexual Assault. American Association of University Women. Retrieved from http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/legal-resources/know- your-rights-on-campus/campus-sexual -assault/ • Krebs, Lindquist., Warner, Fisher, and Martin. (2007, December). Campus Sexual Assault (CSA) Study. Final report submitted to the National Institute of Justice, NCJ 221153. Retrieved from http://www.nij.gov/topics/crime/rape-sexual-violence/Pages/victims-perpetrators.aspx Miller, Ted, Mark A. Cohen, & Brian Wierama. (1996). Victim Costs and Consequences: A New Look. Washington, DC: U.S. Department. of Justice, National Institute of Justice. Retrieved from www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/Abstract.aspx?id=155282 National Victim Center and Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center. (1992). Rape in America: A Report to the Nation. Charleston, SC: University of South Carolina. (n.d.). Get aggregated data for a group of campuses. The Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool. Retrieved from http://ope.ed.goc/security/GetAggregatedData.aspx Roger Williams University. (2014). Rape Myths and Facts. Campus Life. Retrieved from http://rwu.edu/campus-life/health-counseling-center/sexual- assault/rape-myths-and-fac

22. Resources of Interest American Association of University Professors-Campus Sexual Assault: Suggested Policies and Procedures http://www.aaup.org/report/campus-sexual-assault-suggested-policies-and-procedures Myths that Make it Hard to Stop Campus Rape http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124272157 Student Success-Online Violence Prevention Program http://www.every-choice-campus-save.com/?gclid=CLXegJG3zrwCFfBj7Aod3x0AEg Vanderbilt Tackles Sexual Assault Awareness http://www.tennessean.com/article/20140117/NEWS01/301170110/Vanderbilt-tackles-sexual-assault-awareness-posters-around-campus