1. Title IX athletic department

2. Title IX (Sexual misconduct)
Prohibits gender discrimination in education programs and activities – this includes:
Sexual Harassment
Intimate Partner Violence
Stalking
Non-consensual sexual activity

3. Policies
EWU Policy – Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Sexual & Interpersonal Violence
EWU Policy – Investigations of Employees for Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking

4. Anyone look familiar?

5. Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which creates a hostile environment
Unwelcome sexual advances
Requests for sexual favors
Other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including sexual assault

6. Sexual Harassment
State and Federal Law and EWU Policy prohibits two types of sexual harassment:
Tangible Employment or Educational Action (Quid Pro Quo)
Hostile Environment

7. Athletes, Coaches and Trainers

8. Non-consensual sexual activity
Includes, but is not limited to:
Non-consensual sexual contact
Non-consensual sexual intercourse
Other forms of prohibited sexual activity
Indecent liberties, indecent exposure, sexual exhibitionism, sex-based cyber-harassment, peeping or other voyeurism and others

9. what would you do to protect your athletes?

10. Intimate partner Violence
Physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury or assault, between individuals involved or previously involved in an social relationship of a romantic or intimate sexual nature.

11. stalking
Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to
(a) fear for their health and/or safety or the health/safety of others; or
(b) suffer substantial emotional distress

12. Do you think it is important to report?

13. Responsible Employees
All EWU employees, except for licensed professionals at CAPS are mandatory reporters
Must report to the Title IX Coordinator within 24 hours when you become aware
Must report regardless of the potential Complainant’s desire for the matter to remain confidential

14. Confidentiality Inform the individual of: Your obligation to report
We cannot promise confidentiality
Inform the individual of:
Your obligation to report
They may request confidentiality with Title IX or Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Can receive confidential help from CAPS (students) or EAP (employees)

15. Coaches, trainers and athletic staff
Play a key role in preventing and responding to discriminatory acts
Prevention- model appropriate behaviors and arrange for discrimination prevention training
Response- when you become aware of an incident, take appropriate action and report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator

16. Coaches, trainers and athletic staff
Monitor student / athletes activities in the athletic department / team settings and take appropriate action when discriminatory or harassing behaviors or incidents occur
Coaches, trainers and athletic staff who are aware of, or should be aware of, discriminatory practices will be held responsible for doing something about it

17. Retaliation Retaliation is prohibited
Any actual or threatened retaliation or any act of intimidation intended to prevent or otherwise obstruct the reporting, investigation, or enforcement of a discriminatory conduct complaint
Will be treated as a separate violation

18. Title IX Coordinators Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lamoureaux
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Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Amy Johnson
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