A Training Model for Recognizing and Responding to Sexual Victimization and Title IX Compliance Dr. Dan Burkett, Dean’s Associate Sondra Dennison, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Training

Quote from the Veep (4/29/14) “Colleges and universities can no longer turn a blind eye or pretend rape or sexual assault doesn't occur on their campuses," Biden said in unveiling new administration guidelines and policy recommendations to deal with sexual assault on campus. Read more: calls-colleges-do-more-combat-sexual-assault#ixzz31tzHCE7Q Inside Higher Edhttp:// calls-colleges-do-more-combat-sexual-assault#ixzz31tzHCE7Q

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Session goals 1.Understand Higher Education Title IX & child sexual victimization response obligations. 2.Discuss development of protocols for recognizing and responding to students of concern. 3.Define essential elements of a training model.

IUP Culture Training content Title IX, VAWA & Campus SaVE Act Students of Concern Stop it Now! (in development) Train the trainer model Q&A Final Thoughts and summary Brief Overview of Session

Title IX, VAWA & Campus SaVE Act Historical Significance and Renewed Emphasis of Title IX (TIX) VAWA (Violence Against Women) Act Campus SaVE (Sexual Violence Elimination) Act

Institutional Obligations under TIX 1.Implementing and communicating a clear, firm policy against sexual discrimination 2.Identifying Title IX coordinator(s) 3.Providing training for coordinators and any personnel who may receive sexual misconduct reports 4.Creating prompt, equitable grievance procedures for responding to reports of sexual misconduct.

Students of concern Definition – Distressed, disruptive, dangerous Motivation for including in training CART at IUP Resources NaBITA, JED Foundation, SPRC

Child Sexual Victimization Motivation for including Stop it Now! – PASSHE system-wide initiative – Externally funded Overview of the initiative Plans for implementation Program alternatives

Train the Trainer Model

Development process 1.Preliminary team 2.Development of outline 3.Assembling support materials 4.Pilot 5.Roll out for faculty and staff 6.Expansion of training model

IX-SOC Brief Training Learning Objectives 1.Define the essential elements of Title IX. 2.Understand personal mechanisms for responding to Title IX concerns and recognizing and responding to students of concern. 3.Understand institutional mechanisms for responding to Title IX concerns and recognizing and responding to students of concern. 4.Identify resources and make referrals to University entities to support students with concerns.

IX-SOC Brief Training Title IX OCR Dear Colleague Letter Sexual Violence Defined Reporting Protocols Flowchart Recognizing and Responding to Students of Concern Recognizing… Responding… Behavior and Mental Health Emergencies

Recommended Handouts for Brief Training Reporting Flowchart Sexual Assault Survivor Support Information Students of Concern Reference Guide Resource Flyer Sexual Harassment Policy (Institution specific)

Assessment results Faculty/Staff – 100% of trainers felt prepared to present. – 99% of those trained are aware of their responsibilities. – 99% are aware of the resources available. Student leaders – 92% gained a better sense of campus safety. – 99% feel confident they know how and where to report.

Q&A

Final reflections and future plans