Transcript Task Force on Sexual Violence

TASK FORCE ON
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
RACHEL ADNER(TEAM LEADER), CHANCE REMMEL,
KARLA SLADE, & TINA STRICKLAND
MISSION
The mission of the task force is to promote
a strong message that “sexual violence
has no place on campus.” Through
collaborative leadership, communication,
technology and survivor support programs,
we can educate faculty, staff, students
and community on how they can prevent
sexual misconduct.
2 STEP APPROACH
Step One: Education & Prevention
Step Two: Advocacy & Coping
PROGRAMMING EFFORTS FOR
SEXUAL ASSAULT TASK FORCE
SURVIVORS ANONYMOUS
• Will serve as an off-campus resource for students
that have been directly affected by sexual
assault, or those that are supporting someone
• Develop a place away from campus that
students can feel “safe” to share their story and
get support
• Students can discuss what happened to them or
who they are supporting
• Have a counselor leading the conversation, but
does not have to be formal and can be
whatever the group chooses to share
STUDENT-LED FOCUS GROUP
& PEER CONFIDENTIALITY GROUPS
• Put together focus groups on campuses
• Educational resource (putting on programs,
informal conversations)
• Confidentiality resource for students
• If serving in the focus group, you must go through
the peer confidentiality training
• Federal government training program, take an oath
(students need to be aware that it is a serious commitment)
• Students will have the same confidentiality terms as
counselor to ensure that victims have multiple opportunities
to get help and support
GOT CONSENT? CAMPAIGN
Educational Workshops will include:
• 1 hour long peer-led discussion that focuses on the
definition of consent and sexual assault. Students will
learn tips for preventative communication.
• Got Consent? Campaign is open and available to
all students
• Different presentations for all groups (all male, all female,
LGBTQIA, mixed groups for broader conversation)
• Relationships 101 will focus on healthy relationships.
Each student will learn the signs of physical and
verbal abuse.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-gu6s0eGOk
DEFINING “CONSENT” FOR OUR
PROGRAM
• Saying “no” or “stop” • Unconscious
• Crying
• Threatened
• Moving away
• Intimidated
GOT CONSENT? CAMPAIGN
We intend to make Got
Consent? A well-known
campaign and want the
community to be open
about what giving
consent really means.
• The merchandise will
be a tangible take
away from our
programs
• Items for sale are key
chains, t-shirts, mugs,
and calendars
THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED
• The right to be treated with fairly
• The right to have an advisor present through the
Judicial Hearing
• The right to testify on one’s behalf
• The right to appeal the decision of the Student
Judicial board
• The right to have a written statement
THE RIGHTS OF THE VICTIM
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and
respect
• The right to be informed
• The right to be heard and participate in the criminal
justice process
• The right to timely disposition of the case
• The right to notice about the status of the case
• The right to apply for compensation
MYTH VS. FACT
What is a Myth?
An unproved or
false collective
belief that is
used to justify a
social institution
What is a Fact?
Knowledge or
information
based on real
occurrences
MYTHS/FACTS PERTAINING
TO SEXUAL ASSAULT
• Myth: The primary motive
for sexual assault is sex.
• Fact: Studies show that the
motive for the sexual assault
is power and aggression,
not sex and that most
perpetrators have
consenting sexual partners
(i.e. boyfriends, girlfriends,
husbands, wives). Sexual
assault is a crime of
violence, committed by a
person who uses sex as a
weapon.
• MYTH: Most sexual assaults
occur between
strangers.
• FACT: Most sexual assaults
are committed by someone
the victim knows. Studies
show that approximately
80% of women reporting
sexual assaults knew their
assailant. Among college
students, in 94% of cases of
sexual assault the
perpetrator knows the
victim.
DISPELLING MYTHS ABOUT SEXUAL
ASSAULT
Red Flag of the Week
• A way to educate faculty, staff, students and the community is to
promote a Red Flag of week which would address myths regarding
sexual assault
• Dedicated link on university’s website, Facebook page to display
weekly myth/fact regarding sexual assault
• Weekly email, tweet or hashtag to all faculty, staff and students
with the myth/fact of the week
• Red Flags posted in bathrooms, bulletin boards, residence halls,
dining halls-with myth/fact of the week.
• Create incentives for knowing facts about sexual assault
• Distribute Red Flags at sporting events and other activities that
involve the community
• Involve Student Government Association - educate student
organizations and Greek organizations about sexual assault myths.
#REDFLAGOFTHEWEEK
• This campaign would be a way to educate the
campus community on relationship and/or
situational red flags that may be signs of sexual
misconduct.
• The “hashtag” allows for a recognizable campaign, and
allows students to follow all related posts.
• Posts would be weekly series of the red flag behavior,
followed by possible reasons and ways to help, along with
appropriate resources
EDUCATION & PREVENTION
UTILIZING SOCIAL MEDIA
• Twitter and Instagram accounts will serve as an
advertising and awareness medium for the campus
community
• Both accounts will be named UNCW_Advocates
• The purpose of these accounts is to:
• Spread awareness around varying issues related to sexual
misconduct prevention.
• Inform the campus community about various programming
opportunities related to sexual misconduct prevention.
• Engage students on social media to raise awareness
SOCIAL MEDIA UTILIZATION
• Each account will be used to post:
• Program information and flyers
• Sexual misconduct resources and the appropriate means of
use
• Educational campaigns that will be easily recognizable
UNCW Advocates line 24/7
University Police for On-Campus Emergency
Counseling Center
Student Health Center
Off-Campus Resources
Wilmington City Police
Coastal Horizons Rape Center
Rape Victim Assistance Program
National Resources
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
(800) 962-STRONG
911 or (910) 962-222
(910) 962-3746
(910) 962-3280
911 or (910) 343-3600
(910) 392-7460
(800) 826-6200
(800) 656-HOPE
(877) 739-3895
(202) 616-8894
CONTACT
[email protected]
REFERENCES
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Emergency Resources. Retrieved from http://www.uncw.edu/care/resources.htm
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Clergy act.info./campus-save-act.html
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Got consent merchandise. Retrieved from http://www.cafepress.com/+got-consent+gifts
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MYTHS and FACTS about Sexual Violence. Retrieved from
http://advocacycenter.syr.edu/resources-information/myths-facts-%20sexual%20violence.html
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Myths and Facts. SAPAC Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center. Retrieved from
http://sapac.umich.edu/article/52
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What is consent. Retrieved from http://shs.uncg.edu/wellness/sexual-violence-campus-advocacysvca/svca-definitions
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(n.d.). Victims' rights. Retrieved from The National Center for Victims of Crime website:
http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/dna-resource-center/sexual-assault-kit-backlogreduction/victims'-rights
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-gu6s0eGOk