Freshman Orientation Fall 2015 September 3, 2015 Sexual Violence on Campus: Awareness and Prevention 1

Facilitators Dr. RobertsDevante Johnson De’Von BurtAlexia Morgan Lexus MooreJasmine Jenkins Teneyah DuffQuintin Harbin 2

Safety and Well-being For your safety and well-being we are addressing the difficult and serious issue of all forms of violence on College Campuses: ▫Sexual Harassment ▫Sexual Assault ▫Sexual Misconduct ▫Relationship (dating) Violence or Stalking 3

Did You Know: 1 in 5 women have been sexually assaulted while in college. Reporting rates for campus sexual assault are very low: on average only 12% of student victims report the assault to law enforcement. The dynamics of college life appear to fuel the problem. Most college victims are assaulted by someone they know; parties are often the site of these crimes, and many victims are abused while they’re drunk, under the influence of drugs, passed out, or otherwise incapacitated. Perpetrators often prey on incapacitated women, and sometimes secretly provide their victims with drugs or alcohol. 4

The Impacts of Sexual Assault Sexual assault victims often suffer from a wide range of physical and mental health problems that can follow them for life ▫depression, ▫anxiety, ▫chronic pain, ▫diabetes, ▫sexually transmitted diseases, ▫eating disorders, ▫post-traumatic stress disorder ▫develop alcohol and substance abuse problems ▫attempt or consider suicide 5

Campus SaVEAct As of March 2014, the U.S. Department of Education enforced the Campus SaVEAct, which affects virtually all colleges and universities. The Act covers incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to protect every student from a range of sexual violence. 6

Definitions Sexual Violence is a broad term that describes any violence, physical or psychological, carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality. This violence takes different forms including sexual abuse and sexual assault. Sexual Assault is also characterized by a broad range of behaviors that involve the use of force, threats, or control towards a person, which makes that person feel uncomfortable, distressed, frightened, threatened, or that is carried out in circumstances in which the person has not freely agreed, consented to, or is incapable of consenting to. 7

What is Consent? Consent must be informed, voluntary, and mutual, and can be withdrawn at any time. There is no consent when there is force, expressed or implied, or when coercion, intimidation, threats, or duress is used. Silence or absence of resistance does not imply consent. Past consent to sexual activity with another person does not imply ongoing future consent with that person or consent to that same sexual activity with another person. (Notalone.gov) 8

With the Help of the RA’s What do you think about the topic of Sexual Violence? How did you learn about the issue? Four questions – two groups can respond For a sweet treat, reflect on the next four statements with people around you and share your collective thoughts. 9

Women often lie about sexual assault or falsely accuse someone of sexual assault? 10

Fact: Statistical studies indicate false reports make up two percent or less of the reported cases of sexual assault. Only one out of 10 rapes are actually reported. Sexual Assault by someone the victim knows are the least likely to be reported. 11

Sexual assault is a topic that only concerns women, and men do not have to be concerned about sexual assault? 12

Fact: According to recent sexual assault crisis center statistics, men, both straight and gay, suffered 10 percent of the sexual assaults reported in the United States last year. 13

Sexual Assault is caused by lust or uncontrollable sexual urges and the need for sexual gratification? 14

Fact: Sexual Assault is an act of physical violence and domination that is not motivated by sexual gratification. 15

Women provoke sexual assault by their appearance. Sexual attractiveness is a primary reason why a perpetrator selects a victim? 16

Fact: Perpetrators do not select their victims by their appearance. They select victims who are vulnerable and accessible. Victims of sexual assault range in age groups from infants to the elderly. Sexual attractiveness is not an issue. 17

Marygrove's Response to the Campus SaVEAct At Marygrove we are being proactive in preventing the emotionally debilitating and shameful crime of any form of sexual violence. all of which are harmful and damaging to the emotional and educational success of students. 18

Marygrove College’s Position on Sexual Violence Marygrove College is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe learning, living, social, recreational and working environment. We are committed to maintaining a campus free of sexual assault, discrimination, and harassment. Marygrove College will not tolerate behavior that contributes to a hostile and inequitable learning and working environment. 19

Policy Statement Marygrove College Policy Statement- In your Packet 20

Sexual Misconduct Website Address /sexual-misconduct.html  Sexual Misconduct Links  Policies and Procedures &  Campus Resources 21

Three Key TakeAways Until Future Trainings are offered 1.The Important Role of the Bystander 2.Always Be Aware 3.Campus Resources 22

1 The Role of the Bystander? A person or group of people who intervene in a safe and positive way to prevent harm or provide resources to a person in need. It only takes one person to call the police, yell loudly to get someone’s attention, or step in an intervene. 23

2 Be Aware Sexual violence can happen to anyone, woman or man, and it’s never the victim’s fault. It’s important to know that… ▫Alcohol is a factor in almost all sexual assaults on college campuses.Alcohol is a factor ▫Many perpetrators of sexual assault are someone the victim knows.Many perpetrators ▫Sexual assaults can happen on a date or at a party. ▫There is a dangerous side to the Hookup Culture. 24

3 Campus Resources Title IX Coordinator Dr. Carolyn Roberts /Campus Counselor Campus Safety Horace Dandridge Director of Campus Safety /1401 Jesse Cox, Campus Ministry / Sexual Misconduct Website - misconduct.html misconduct.html 25

How can You Help Prevent Sexual Violence? Contact Dr. Roberts at if you are interested in forming a committee to address the issue of Sexual Violence on Campus. ▫Or - Create a Service Learning Opportunity by participating in activities of a Prevention /Awareness Committee ▫Or - Start a Student Org against Sexual Violence on Campus 26

Tentative Upcoming Training ~Student Empowerment ~The Role of the Bystander ~Keeping Yourself Safe ~The Dangers of the Hook-up Culture 27

Questions & Answers 28

“Together We Can” While we at Marygrove will continue to create a safe campus environment, it is up to everyone to see that no one is abused or violated. If we all use our eyes, ears and hearts, we can prevent sexual violence on campus. YOU/ME/ALL OF US!!! 29

Sources Krebs, C.P., Lindquist, C.H., Warner, T.D., Fisher, B.S., & Martin, S. L. (2007). The Campus Sexual Assault (CSA) Study (221153). Washington, DC: National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice. [Hereafter cited as CSA (2007)].; Krebs, C.P., Lindquist, C. H., Warner, T.D., Fisher, B.S., & Martin, S. L. (2009) College Women’s Experiences with Physically Forced, Alcohol- or Other Drug-Enabled, and Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Before and Since Entering College. Journal of American College Health, 57(6), Rape Myths and Facts - Roger Williams UniversityRape Myths and Facts - Roger Williams University rwu.edu ›... › Sexual Assault Roger Williams UniversitySexual Assault Fact: According to recent sexual assault crisis center statistics, men, both... College students are particularly vulnerable, with 1 in 5 women being sexually assaulted while in college.... **The White House Council on Women and Girls (2014). 30