Transcript Task Force on Sexual Violence

Task Force on Sexual Violence
UNCW
T h o m as B a rt o lo t t a
L a u ra B ro gd o n
Da n ie lla P o lich
Jo rd a n S t o n e
Snapshot Of Our Campuses
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On our campuses in 2012
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3948 forcible and 45 non-forcible sex offense reports, a 32 percent increase in reports
since 2010
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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
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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/)
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)
Role of administrators in prevention and support
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Be proactive to embrace new innovative ways for sexual misconduct to be reported and
prevented
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Work with all areas of campus and the community to provide a safe learning environment
for all
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Provide various forms of access and support
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Create, follow, and publicize policies on sexual misconduct
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).
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
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
Bystander Intervention Programs
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Social Media and Technology Based Programs
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Create YouTube channel to upload videos of Bystander Intervention Theater
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Online learning modules for students to learn at their own pace
On Campus Programs
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What’s your role?
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Interactive presentation on basics of bystander Intervention
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Gender specific, multiple sessions
Bystander Intervention Theater
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Announce role playing scenarios in public spaces across campus
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Allows for students to witness a call to action
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
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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)
Consent Programs
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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
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Campus wide media blitz
• Distribute posters, stickers, t-shirts, hats, water bottles, etc...
Survivors of Sexual Violence
FACTS
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80 percent of rape victims suffer chronic physical or psychological problems over
time (American Medical Association, 1995)
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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)
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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
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Who are survivors? What unique needs do they have? What do they want?
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)
Rights of the Accused
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Dixon v. Alabama set precedence for due process
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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
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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
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FERPA gives the accused ownership of their educational records which
includes details of an investigation of the alleged sexual misconduct
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
Debunking Myths Programs
Social Media, Technology Based or Campus Program: Myths versus Facts
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Myth of Fact? Rape is caused by lust or uncontrollable sexual urges and the need for sexual
gratification.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
Community Programs
• Research local programs that take place annually that the university can
encourage participation in and assist with promotion
• National programs such as:
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Denim Day
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Walk a Mile in her Shoes
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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
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?
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/victimsperpetrators.aspx
Know Your Rights: Campus Sexual Assault. American Association of University Women. Retrieved from http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/legal-resources/knowyour-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/sexualassault/rape-myths-and-fac
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-sexualassault-awareness-posters-around-campus