Occidental College used to have a zero tolerance policy. After paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to NCHERM and law firm Pepper Hamilton, the College now has a rape-tolerant policy that has no clear definition of sexual consent.
Occidental College used to have a zero tolerance policy. After paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to NCHERM and law firm Pepper Hamilton, the College now has a rape-tolerant policy that has no clear definition of sexual consent.
Homeopathy is a holistic healthcare modality based on the principle of "like cures like" founded in the 18th century. It uses highly diluted substances to treat physical, mental and emotional symptoms. A homeopath takes a detailed case history of the patient and matches their symptoms to remedies known to produce similar symptoms in order to treat the whole person. Follow up consultations assess the patient's response to remedies and determine if a new remedy is needed. Homeopathy can help treat a wide range of health conditions for people of all ages.
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine based on the principle that substances that cause symptoms in healthy people can be used in extreme dilution to treat illnesses that cause similar symptoms. It was developed in the late 1700s by Samuel Hahnemann and works by triggering the body's natural immune response. While homeopathy has few side effects due to extreme dilution removing active ingredients, its efficacy is debated due to a lack of strong scientific evidence and some claims that its effects can be explained by the placebo effect.
This document outlines the Occidental College Sexual Misconduct Policy, which prohibits sexual harassment, violence, stalking and intimate partner violence. It provides definitions for prohibited conduct and consent. The policy applies to all community members and covers conduct that occurs on or off campus. It establishes resources and reporting options for victims, as well as procedures for investigating and resolving complaints against students, staff or faculty. The college is committed to preventing discrimination, providing support for victims, and addressing safety concerns through this comprehensive policy.
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The University of South Carolina, the premiere flagship research institution in South Carolina and one of the top 50 “Best Colleges” according to U.S. News and World Report, announces a nationwide search for the position of Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=79839
This document provides an evaluation of Occidental College's sexual assault policies, practices, and programming. It summarizes promising practices from research and feedback from students who have experienced the college's processes. The evaluation addresses nine topics, including the sexual assault policy, reporting and investigation procedures, adjudication, survivor support, prevention programming, and institutional features. It finds that Occidental's policy could be more accessible, readable, and clearly define important terms. It provides recommendations to improve the policy and overall handling of sexual assault cases.
The Alcohol Taskforce at the College of St. Scholastica collects data on alcohol use and implements prevention programs. New policies have been introduced, including medical amnesty and allowing breathalyzer tests. Violations have decreased since policy changes. Programs like AlcoholEDU, Storm's Advocates, and 56 Nights promote responsible drinking. Areas of focus include sophomore/upperclassmen, accelerated/online students, and increasing involvement to shape campus culture.
Occidental College used to have a zero tolerance policy. After paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to NCHERM and law firm Pepper Hamilton, the College now has a rape-tolerant policy that has no clear definition of sexual consent.
Homeopathy is a holistic healthcare modality based on the principle of "like cures like" founded in the 18th century. It uses highly diluted substances to treat physical, mental and emotional symptoms. A homeopath takes a detailed case history of the patient and matches their symptoms to remedies known to produce similar symptoms in order to treat the whole person. Follow up consultations assess the patient's response to remedies and determine if a new remedy is needed. Homeopathy can help treat a wide range of health conditions for people of all ages.
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine based on the principle that substances that cause symptoms in healthy people can be used in extreme dilution to treat illnesses that cause similar symptoms. It was developed in the late 1700s by Samuel Hahnemann and works by triggering the body's natural immune response. While homeopathy has few side effects due to extreme dilution removing active ingredients, its efficacy is debated due to a lack of strong scientific evidence and some claims that its effects can be explained by the placebo effect.
This document outlines the Occidental College Sexual Misconduct Policy, which prohibits sexual harassment, violence, stalking and intimate partner violence. It provides definitions for prohibited conduct and consent. The policy applies to all community members and covers conduct that occurs on or off campus. It establishes resources and reporting options for victims, as well as procedures for investigating and resolving complaints against students, staff or faculty. The college is committed to preventing discrimination, providing support for victims, and addressing safety concerns through this comprehensive policy.
The document outlines Occidental College's sexual misconduct policy for students. It defines sexual consent, notes the risks of sexual relationships where power imbalances exist, provides tips to reduce risk of sexual violence, and outlines expectations for consensual sexual behavior and procedures for handling misconduct allegations. The policy aims to protect community members' rights and safety while promoting a respectful educational environment free from gender-based sexual misconduct.
The University of South Carolina, the premiere flagship research institution in South Carolina and one of the top 50 “Best Colleges” according to U.S. News and World Report, announces a nationwide search for the position of Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=79839
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The Alcohol Taskforce at the College of St. Scholastica collects data on alcohol use and implements prevention programs. New policies have been introduced, including medical amnesty and allowing breathalyzer tests. Violations have decreased since policy changes. Programs like AlcoholEDU, Storm's Advocates, and 56 Nights promote responsible drinking. Areas of focus include sophomore/upperclassmen, accelerated/online students, and increasing involvement to shape campus culture.
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Adjunct facorientationoverview with video time markersmkr13001
This new employee orientation covers several topics:
- UConn's mission as a world-class public research university and its growth plans
- Leadership structure and communication channels
- Policies on workplace standards, code of conduct, safety, and diversity
- Resources for employees including benefits information and the employee handbook
Laura
Hernandez
Dean of
Campus Life
Renée Moore
Director of
Counseling
Keith Tucker
Director of
Health Services
Marveen Mahon
Director of
Residence Life
Diane Sanchez
Director of
University Events
& Student Programs
Paul Ayala
Director of
Career Services
Karen
McPherson
Director of
Testing Center
Dr. John
McCormick
Director of
Disability Services
Dr. John
McCormick
Director of
International
Student Services
Dr. John
McCormick
Director of
First Year
Experience
Dr. John
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The document outlines the Willow Learning Trust's Equality Policy. It commits the Trust to equal opportunity and avoiding discrimination. It discusses the Trust's legal duties under the 2010 Equality Act to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations. It lists actions to be taken, such as implementing policies to promote fairness for students and staff. It assigns responsibilities to the Trust and individual schools to comply with the Equality Act and publish related information and objectives.
Montreat College offers online graduate and adult undergraduate degree programs as part of the college’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies. Montreat’s adult and graduate programs have been helping students sharpen their minds, apply their faith, and enhance their careers for over 25 years.
For more info: https://www.montreat.edu/
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University Administrative Policy Fall 2016 UNE RA TrainingJennifer Budnar
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Representatives from state universities, colleges, and private higher education institutions gathered to commit to promoting gender equality and combating discrimination. They agreed to 10 undertakings: 1) revising educational materials to remove gender stereotypes; 2) providing gender and human rights training to educators; 3) developing gender-sensitive curricula; 4) creating fair instructional materials; 5) establishing scholarship programs for marginalized women; 6) protecting pregnant women faculty from discrimination; 7) prohibiting expulsion of pregnant students; 8) assisting pregnant students to complete their studies; 9) preventing violence against women; and 10) coordinating with authorities to help victims of violence and discrimination. The participants signed the agreement at the first regional summit on
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is pleased to
provide the following programs and services in partnership
with elementary schools and school boards in Simcoe
County and the District of Muskoka.
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- The University prohibits the unauthorized possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs.
- The University does not tolerate hazing as defined by Maine state law.
- The University is committed to maintaining a discrimination-free environment and prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics.
- The University's tobacco and smoke-free policy prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products anywhere on campus.
- The University prohibits the possession of weapons including firearms, knives over 2.5 inches, and replica firearms on
- The document compares President Veitch's May 1st letter outlining steps taken to address sexual assault to OSAC's 87-point evaluation matrix and 12 demands.
- 16 of the 17 actions/recommendations from the President/attorneys were previously proposed by OSAC.
- The document argues key components are missing from the letter, such as convincing arguments why promises will now be upheld, specific policy changes, and personnel changes.
- Without proper personnel and policy changes, Oxy will be unable to adequately address sexual assault issues on campus.
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- Brittany Todd is an Associate Director of Student Conduct at Texas Tech University with nearly 7 years of experience in higher education including residence life, health promotion, student conduct, Title IX, and academic integrity.
- She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Auburn University and has conducted research on high-risk behaviors of heterosexual and non-heterosexual college students.
- As Associate Director of Student Conduct, she supervises assistant directors, investigates alleged violations of the student code of conduct, and serves as the primary resource person for Title IX cases.
A guide to addressing teen dating and sexual violence in a school setting cop...jackpot201
This document provides guidance for schools to address teen dating and sexual violence. It recommends schools develop a comprehensive plan that includes policies and protocols to prevent and respond to such violence. It also recommends violence prevention education for students and training for faculty and staff. The plan should ensure interventions for all reported incidents that support victims while holding perpetrators accountable. Schools have legal obligations under federal and state law to respond to teen relationship violence and protect student safety and rights. Failure to address this issue can negatively impact students' academic performance and school safety.
This document summarizes current laws related to bullying and cyberbullying, and approaches to addressing these issues. It discusses:
1) Most states have laws against bullying, some specific to cyberbullying, while federal laws prohibit discrimination. However, schools' responsibility for off-campus cyberbullying is unclear.
2) A comprehensive approach is needed, involving students, parents, schools, and communities, using a Coordinated School Health model to implement prevention strategies consistently.
3) Prevention and education must target both children and adults to effectively address cyberbullying issues challenging communities.
This document summarizes the organizational structures and policies of the American University Student Government. It outlines the mission, structure, leadership, and three branches of the Student Government. It also details policies around conduct, resources, communications, personnel, and reference materials to guide Student Government activities and operations.
Occidental College used to have a zero tolerance policy. After paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to NCHERM and law firm Pepper Hamilton, the College now has a rape-tolerant policy that has no clear definition of sexual consent.
"One in four women will be sexually assaulted during her college career. Sexual assault and rape effect victims and survivors in a number of detrimental ways. The victims’ and survivors’ academic and social lives are often torn apart, creating a disparity between their lives and the lives of others on campus. Title IX, part of the Education Amendments of 1972, protects women against sex-based discrimination and harassment in academia. Rape and sexual assault are considered extreme forms of harassment under Title IX. The law mandates that schools, including colleges and universities, follow guidelines set by the Office of Civil Rights to prevent and remedy inequities caused by sexual assault.
I posit that Occidental College violates Title IX by acting with deliberate indifference in regards to sexual assault and rape. To determine whether my hypothesis is correct, I measured students’ attitudes of sexual assault on campus using a campus-wide blog. I paired the qualitative analysis of the blog with quantitative analysis using a survey of survivors and victims at Occidental. After the analyses, I concluded that Occidental administration violates Title IX through deliberate indifference and because of incomplete compliance with the Dear Colleague Letter by the Office of Civil Rights."
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Laura
Hernandez
Dean of
Campus Life
Renée Moore
Director of
Counseling
Keith Tucker
Director of
Health Services
Marveen Mahon
Director of
Residence Life
Diane Sanchez
Director of
University Events
& Student Programs
Paul Ayala
Director of
Career Services
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McPherson
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McCormick
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McCormick
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Experience
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Montreat College offers online graduate and adult undergraduate degree programs as part of the college’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies. Montreat’s adult and graduate programs have been helping students sharpen their minds, apply their faith, and enhance their careers for over 25 years.
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This document asks if sexual assault has negatively affected experiences at Oxy and defines sexual assault as any unwanted sexual behavior or contact without consent that is obtained through force, intimidation or other coercive means. It provides contact information for the Oxy Sexual Assault Coalition for students to share their experiences or learn more about their rights regarding sexual assault.
This document is Angie Epifano's account of being sexually assaulted while a student at Amherst College. She describes the assault in painful detail and how it shattered her self-image. She did not report it at the time and tried to block it out, but the trauma resurfaced and affected her greatly over the next year. When she sought help from the college's counseling center, she felt they did not take her seriously or help her in meaningful ways. She eventually had a breakdown and was involuntarily committed for treatment.
This document lists designated Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) centers in Los Angeles County that are approved for transporting sexual assault patients by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), law enforcement, or the Department of Children and Family Services. It provides the name and address of 13 SART centers, indicating which can treat adult and pediatric patients, and whether they are approved for EMS, law enforcement, or DCFS transport. The centers approved for EMS transport can receive patients transported by ambulance, while two centers listed are for law enforcement transport only, and three are for DCFS transport only.
1. Find a safe location and contact support systems like trusted friends or campus safety for an escort.
2. Preserve any evidence and write down details of the attack. Report the assault immediately to law enforcement or hotlines for help understanding the reporting process.
3. Seek medical care as soon as possible to check for injuries or risks of STDs/pregnancy, and request a sexual assault forensic exam within 96 hours to gather evidence.
1) Title IX protects students from gender-based violence and harassment at school. Schools must respond appropriately to such incidents to ensure students' equal access to education.
2) If a student experiences severe or frequent gender-based harassment from someone over whom the school has authority, the school must investigate promptly and take steps to protect the student.
3) Schools cannot force students to directly confront harassers, change their own schedules or environments, or delay responding to complaints due to other investigations. They must follow proper procedures and keep students informed of the resolution.
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2010-2011 Occidental College Sexual Assault Policy
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Sexual Assault Policy (for Students)
Occidental College is committed to maintaining a learning, living, and working environment
free of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Policy describes the College's policy toward
sexual assault and zero tolerance policy towards rape. It also provides guidance for
students who have been sexually assaulted, outlines the College's disciplinary response to
alleged incidents of sexual assault, and identifies the relevant organizations within the
College responsible for managing the policy and programs associated with it. Occidental's
policy complies with relevant state and federal statutes.
I. Policy Statement
Occidental College is a community of faculty, students, administratorcos, and staff
dedicated to the purposes of teaching, scholarship, and service. The College is committed
to creating and maintaining an environment that promotes a healthy spirit of responsibility,
dignity, and respect in matters of sexual conduct. To fulfill this commitment, the College
must maintain an environment in which all students and employees can pursue their work
and education free of sexual assault or sexual violence in any form, including acquaintance
or date rape. When sexual assault or sexual violence occurs at Oxy, the standards of the
community, as well as the criminal laws of the state of California, are violated.
The College is dedicated to preventing sexual assault by providing an education and
prevention program informing the College community about the risks and myths that
contribute to sexual assault; providing assistance and support including procedures
sensitive to a person who has experienced a sexual assault; and by providing a process for
investigation and adjudication that includes appropriate disciplinary sanctions for those who
commit sexual assaults.
Sexual assault committed by students, whether on or off campus, is prohibited and will not
be tolerated. This applies to academic, educational, cocurricular, athletic, study abroad,
residential and offcampus conduct, and other College programs. Occidental College urges
people who have been sexually assaulted to pursue criminal charges against the person or
persons they believe to have committed the sexual assault. A person who has experienced
a sexual assault involving a member of the campus community is also urged to make a
complaint to the College. A criminal charge and an internal complaint can be pursued at the
same time. Retaliation against an individual who brings a complaint, participates in an
investigation or pursues legal action is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Students, faculty members, and staff members should understand that apparently
consensual sexual relationships, particularly those between individuals of unequal status,
may be or become a violation of this policy. Anyone who engages in a sexual relationship
with a person over whom the individual has any degree of formal power or authority must
understand that the validity of the consent involved can and may be questioned. The
College particularly abhors the abuse potentially inherent in sexual relationships between
staff or faculty members and students, and between supervisors and their employees.
II. Definition of Terms
Terms and Definitions
Sexual assaultAttempted or actual sexual contact performed without the active, verbal
consent of another individual. Sexual assault is an "umbrella term" that describes different
forms of nonconsensual sexual contact. Sexual assault can be committed by any gender
against a person of the same or opposite gender. Sexual assault can be committed by
current or former lovers, friends, acquaintances, or strangers.
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RapeAt Occidental College, rape is the act of sexual penetration (oral, anal or vaginal)
committed against a person's will by means of force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of
immediate and unlawful bodily injury on the person or another. Sexual penetration is
considered nonconsensual and, therefore, rape when the person is incapable of giving
consent because the individual is incapacitated from alcohol and/or drugs, or if a mental
disorder or developmental or physical disability renders the victim incapable of giving
consent. Any sexual penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.
Rape includes:
NonConsensual Sexual IntercourseUnwilling or nonconsensual penetration of the mouth,
genitalia, or anus with any object or body part. This includes, but is not limited to
penetration of the mouth, genitalia, or anus without consent through the use of coercion.
Forced Sexual IntercourseUnwilling or nonconsensual penetration of the mouth, genitalia,
or anus with any object or body part that is committed either by force, threat intimidation,
or through exploitation of another's mental or physical conditions of which the respondent
was aware or should have been aware.
Sexual Battery At Occidental College, it is defined as the touching of an intimate part of
another person, if the touching is against the will of the person touched. "Touching" means
physical contact with the skin of another person whether accomplished directly or through
the clothing of the person committing the offense.
Sexual battery includes:
NonConsensual Sexual ContactThe touching of an unwilling or nonconsensual person's
intimate parts (such as genitalia, groin, breast, buttocks, mouth, and/or clothing covering
them); touching an unwilling person with one's own intimate parts; or forcing an unwilling
person to touch another's intimate parts.
Sexual ContactThe touching of a person's intimate parts and touching a person with one's
own intimate parts. Intimate parts include genitalia, groin, breast, buttocks, mouth and/or
clothing covering them.
Sexual IntercourseIntercourse is not synonymous with penetration. Intercourse includes:
vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger; anal penetration by a penis,
object, tongue or finger; and oral copulation (mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth
contact).
Consent
Sexual ContactBoth parties who have the capacity to act freely must receive verbal
agreement or physical cooperation for sexual contact to be considered consensual under
this Policy.
Sexual IntercourseBoth parties who have the capacity to act freely must receive verbal
agreement and positive physical cooperation for sexual intercourse to be considered
consensual under this Policy.
With both sexual contact and sexual intercourse, a verbal "no," even if it may sound
indecisive or insincere, constitutes a lack of consent. The absence of a verbal "no" does not
mean "yes." Lack of protest does not imply consent.
Consent cannot be given under the following circumstances:
1. If either participant is unable to provide positive cooperation either due to
unconsciousness or incapacitation.
2. If a participant has a mental disability that renders them unable to appreciate the
fact, nature, or extent of the sexual situation in which they find themselves, and that
is known or reasonably knowable to a nondisabled sexual partner.
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3. Either party used physical force, threats, intimidation, or coercion to gain consent.
Past consent of sexual activities does not imply ongoing future consent. Consent to some
form of sexual activity does not necessarily imply consent to other forms of sexual activity.
If at any time during a sexual interaction any confusion or ambiguity should arise on the
issue of consent, it is incumbent upon each individual involved in the activity to stop and
clarify the other's willingness to continue.
IncapacitationThis term includes, but is not limited to the following: persons who are
intoxicated, passed out, or asleep. Use of alcohol or drugs shall not diminish one's
responsibility to obtain consent and does not excuse conduct that constitutes sexual assault
under this policy.
Sexual Exploitation Occurs when a student takes nonconsensual or abusive sexual
advantage of another for the individual's own advantage or benefit, or to benefit or
advantage anyone other than the one being exploited, and that behavior does not otherwise
constitute one of the other sexual misconduct offenses. Examples of sexual exploitation
include, but are not limited to:
Prostituting another student
Nonconsensual video, photographing, or audiotaping of sexual activity and/or
distribution of these materials via mediums such as the internet.
Going beyond the boundaries of consent (e.g., allowing people to watch consensual
sex without knowledge from the participants)
Voyeurism
Knowingly transmitting an STI (STD) or HIV to another individual
III. Confidentiality of Information
Occidental College will preserve student confidentiality to the extent possible and allowed
by law. The degree to which confidentiality can be protected, however, depends upon
whether or not the individual is legally protected to withhold this information. The
professional being consulted should make these limits clear before any disclosure of facts.
An individual can speak confidentially with certain persons in legally protected roles at
Occidental College including counselors at Emmons Health Center, medical clinicians, and
clergy.
As required by law, all disclosures to any College employee of an oncampus sexual assault
are tabulated for statistical purposes by the Campus Safety Department, without personal
identifying information. In compliance with federal law, these statistics and other mandated
crime statistics are reported annually. The institution will also notify the Title IX officer, in
writing, that a sexual assault complaint has been filed.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the disclosure of conduct
records to any third party without written permission from the student(s) involved. Please
see Part VI, Item (5) for more information. Requests from parents, family members, and
concerned students for information about the complainant and/or the respondent will not be
honored without written permission from the student(s) involved.
IV. Jurisdiction
Occidental College will adjudicate incidents of sexual assault in the following situations:
A. Incidents that occur on or offcampus;
B. The alleged violator is a current student as defined in the Code of Student Conduct;
C. Reports of sexual assault from an individual outside of Occidental College will follow
the hearing process outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.
The complainant can file a report with the Dean of Students Office as long as the
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respondent is still a student at Occidental College. If the respondent is not a student,
individuals are advised to file a report with the Los Angeles Police Department (see
"Options Following a Sexual Assault"). Students are advised that a delay in reporting could
have a negative impact on evidence.
V. Options Following a Sexual Assault
Occidental College encourages students who have been sexually assaulted to file an official
report; however, there are several options available. Students are also advised to seek
medical attention as soon as possible or within 72 hours of a sexual assault. Students can
choose one of a combination of options to create the most appropriate plan for them.
Obtain Medical and Counseling Attention
1. Medical Legal Evidence Collection
A person who has experienced a sexual assault (particularly rape, forcible oral copulation,
or sodomy) is encouraged to request collection of medicallegal evidence. Collection of
evidence entails interaction with police and a police report. Prompt collection of physical
evidence is essential should a person later decide to pursue criminal prosecution and/or a
civil action.
If the sexual assault occurred within 72 hours, a rape protocol exam can still be
administered at local hospitals. However, the sooner a sexual assault is reported, the more
likely evidence will still be present. To help preserve evidence, the victim is encouraged
not to:
1. bath or douche;
2. urinate;
3. drink any liquids;
4. if oral contact has occurred, the victim is encouraged to refrain from smoking,
eating, or brushing their teeth;
5. if clothes are changed, soiled clothes should be placed in a paper bag (plastic
destroys crucial evidence).
Questions about evidence collection can be directed to:
Peace Over Violence 24hour Hotline: For information, support, referrals,
accompaniments, advocacy, counseling, and selfdefense.
(626) 7933385 (310) 3928381 (213) 6263393
Valley Trauma Center 24hour Hotline: For information, support, referrals,
accompaniments, advocacy, counseling, and education. (818) 8860453 (661) 253
0258
Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center24 hour emergency medical care and forensic
examination; individual, conjoint, and family psychotherapy; legal advocacy and
accompaniment. (310) 319 4000 option " 0 "
2. Medical Treatment
A person who has experienced a sexual assault is urged to seek appropriate medical
evaluation as promptly as possible, ideally within 72 hours of the incident.
For lifethreatening conditions, call 911 (9911 from a campus phone) or go to the nearest
hospital emergency department. Emergency Hospitals such as the USC/LA County Hospital
(3232262622) have a crisis team, including an advocate, a counselor, and medical
personnel who will help.
For treatment of less serious injuries, students can go to Emmons Health Center where
practitioners will describe the medical services available at Emmons, as well as what
students can expect at local emergency rooms. Practitioners will inform students of the on
campus sexual assault reporting procedure as well as explain that a hospital is the best
place to go if they may wish to take legal action at any point.
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Confidentiality of the student will be maintained and information will be released only to
those who require it to provide assistance or care. Follow up may be provided at Emmons
Health Center.
3. Obtaining Information, Support, and Counseling
Counselors at a variety of agencies both on and offcampus can help a person decide what
steps to take, such as seeking medical attention, preserving evidence, obtaining
counseling, and reporting to authorities. Information, support and advice are available for
anyone who wishes to discuss issues related to sexual assault, whether or not a sexual
assault has actually occurred, and whether or not the person seeking information has been
assaulted, has been accused of a sexual assault, or is a third party.
4. Students may consult:
Oncampus agencies
Emmons Health Center* (3232592657)
Project SAFE (Sexual AssaultFree Environment) (3233214750)
Dean of Students Office (3232592661)
Office for Religious and Spiritual Life clergy* (3232592621)
*Professional staff members who are legally protected to maintain confidentiality work at
these offices. Meeting with one of the other offices does not necessarily start the complaint
process. Please review Section III. Confidentiality of Information.
Offcampus agencies
Peace Over Violence 24hour Hotline: For information, support, referrals,
accompaniments, advocacy, counseling, and selfdefense. Ten free counseling
appointments are available for individuals who have been sexually assaulted at (213)
9559090.
(626) 7933385 (310) 3928381 (213) 6263393
Valley Trauma Center 24hour Hotline: For information, support, referrals,
accompaniments, advocacy, counseling, and education.
(818) 8860453 (661) 2530258
Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center24 hour emergency medical care and forensic
examination; individual, conjoint and family psychotherapy; legal advocacy and
accompaniment.
(310) 3194000 option " 0 "
File a Sexual Assault Report
1. File a Report with the Los Angeles Police Department
For a sexual assault that took place oncampus, students can contact Campus Safety at
(323) 2592511 and/or call the Los Angeles Police Department directly at 911 (or 9911
from a campus phone) to file a report with the police. Campus authorities can assist in
notifying the local police if the student chooses. Campus Safety officers will respond
quickly and with sensitivity upon notification of an assault. Students who survived a sexual
assault that took place offcampus and want to file a sexual assault with the police can dial
911.
2. File a Report with the Dean of Students Office
Whether a student elects to report a sexual assault to the police, he or she is urged to
make an official report directly to the Dean of Students. Campus Safety can also assist in
this process, particularly if the assault is being filed after business hours. Campus Safety
can be reached at (323) 2592511. The Dean of Students Office phone number is (323) 259
2969 and is located at Arthur G. Coons Administrative Center 111.
The Dean of Students Office will first suggest that the student attend to any medical needs
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immediately. The student will receive information on hospital procedures and resources
available. Accompaniment to the hospital will be provided if desired by the student. The
student will be assisted in contacting a support person such as a friend or Project SAFE
advocate, if desired.
The student will be informed of their right to press charges against the respondent on
campus and/or with the police and will be given a copy of the campus Sexual Assault
Policy. The student has the right to determine whether formal charges will be filed against
the respondent either on campus or with the police; but if the situation indicates that the
student or others may be in danger, a College officer will be appointed, and investigation
will take place immediately, and action may be taken against the respondent by the
College in the absence of a formal complaint by the student.
Students who have been sexually assaulted have access to other available assistance in
changing academic and living situations after an alleged incident, if so requested by the
student and if such changes are reasonably available (no formal complaint, or
investigation, campus or criminal, need occur before this option is available).
Accommodations may include:
Change of an oncampus student's housing to a different oncampus location;
Assistance from College support staff in completing the relocation;
Arranging to dissolve a housing contract and prorating a refund;
Exam (paper, assignment) rescheduling;
Taking an incomplete in a class;
Transferring class sections';
Temporary withdrawal;
Alternative course completion options.
3. File an Anonymous Report
Students who wish to anonymously inform the College of a sexual assault may call (323)
3414750 or fill out a form online at
http://departments.oxy.edu/safe/live/anonymousreport.htm.
The information provided to the College in this manner will only be used for Clery Act data
collection and will be kept confidential. Anonymous reports can not be used to initiate the
formal sexual assault grievance process.
4. Decline to File a Report
The student has the right not to file a report. However, students are highly encouraged to
seek medical attention, including counseling, either on or offcampus. Please see "Obtain
Medical and Counseling Attention" for resources. Students who wish to file a report at a
later date may do so by contacting the Dean of Students Office at (323) 2592969 or
visiting Arthur G. Coons Administrative Center 111 when they are ready. They can also file
a report with LAPD by visiting the North East Division located 3353 San Fernando Road, Los
Angeles, CA 90065 should they choose to do so in the future. Please note, a delay in
reporting could weaken evidence used to determine whether an individual is responsible for
a sexual assault. Individuals have up to ten years to file such a report with LAPD.
Seek General Support
1. Speak with an advocate at Project SAFE
Project SAFE advocates are available during regular business hours to meet with students
who need guidance about the sexual assault process. Students will become aware of
general support, medical services, and reporting options. Official reports of assault are
filed with the Dean of Students Office, not Project SAFE.
2. File a Stay Away Letter
Students may also request a campus stay away letter towards the other student who has
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engaged in or threatens to engage in stalking, threatening, harassing or other improper
behavior that presents a danger to the welfare of the complaining student or others. A
professional staff member in the Dean of Students Office will write this document on behalf
of the student initiating the request. Students who initiate this letter must abide by the
same expectations, and may go through the conduct process should they violate the
conditions of the letter. Students who would like to initiate this process can contact the
Dean of Students Office at (323) 2592969 or visit Arthur G. Coons Administrative Center
111.
VI. Investigating an Allegation of Sexual Assault
1. Initiating a Complaint
Students at Occidental College who feel that they have been sexually assaulted or any
faculty, staff, administrator, or student who witnesses sexual assault should promptly
report the incident to the Dean of Students Office to initiate a complaint.
Immunity for Sexually Assaulted Students Policy
While the College does not condone underage drinking or violation of other College policies,
it considers reporting assaults to be of paramount importance, and will therefore extend
limited immunity to students who have been sexually assaulted to foster reporting and
adjudication of sexual assaults on campus. This policy solely applies to instances of sexual
assault.
Good Samaritan Policy
Students who report assaults, or other behaviors that violate campus policies, or who
assist victims of policy violations, but who might be policy violators themselves will be
given limited immunity in instances of students who file a sexual assault complaint. The
Good Samaritan policy solely applies to instances of sexual assault and does not imply
immunity towards other sexual assault allegations.
2. Filing a Report
The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will designate an administrator
("DOS") who will supervise an investigation into the incident.
The DOS will meet with the complainant to review the details of the allegation and to
explain the subsequent steps involved in a sexual assault investigation. The DOS has the
discretion to consult with and/or refer the complainant to the professional staff member
coordinating the Project SAFE program. Project SAFE personnel may assist the complainant
to write the Incident Report. The completed Incident Report will be promptly forwarded to
the DOS. The complainant may also directly submit the Incident Report to the DOS.
Immediate Response. The DOS will initiate an immediate response to separate the
complainant and respondent from engaging each other in common areas, residence halls,
campus buildings, and student activities. The DOS will outline options to change the
complainant's or respondent's academic and/or living situations if those changes are
requested by the complainant or respondent and are reasonably available. DOS has the
discretion to remove the complainant or respondent from a hostile living situation. All
Incident Reports and directions to the respondent and complainant will be forwarded to the
Director of Campus Safety.
3. Preliminary Investigation
The DOS will inform both parties of the respective time and place of the interviews and
that contact between the parties will be limited to necessity (see Immediate Response).
During this stage of investigation, the complainant and respondent have the right to be
accompanied by an advocate who is not a lawyer during interviews with the DOS.
The DOS will investigate the incident by separately questioning the complainant,
respondent, and any identified witnesses. The purpose of the preliminary questioning is to
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ascertain to reasonable suspicion if there may have been a violation of the College's Sexual
Assault Policy and what immediate responses need to occur. Should this questioning not
produce a reasonable suspicion, the hearing will not proceed. However, complainants may
still seek options such as filing a stay away letter and reporting the incident to the Los
Angeles Police Department. Please see "Options Following a Sexual Assault." At the
conclusion of the interviews, the DOS will prepare a preliminary report of the findings of
the investigation for presentation to the Hearing Panel as well as the complainant and
respondent.
During any stage of the investigation, if the DOS reasonably suspects that the respondent
poses an imminent threat of harm or disruption to the campus community, the DOS may
immediately remove the respondent from campus housing and/or restrict the respondent's
movement on campus.
4. Hearing Panel
The DOS will assemble a panel composed of representatives from Student Affairs and the
faculty. The panel will hear the facts of the case from both parties and shall determine by a
preponderance of the information gathered whether the respondent has violated the
specific charge under the Sexual Assault Policy. No information will be permitted
concerning the sexual history of the complainant or respondent.
The hearing will be closed to the public, and although an advocate may accompany either
party, neither party may be accompanied by an attorney. Either party may make a request
for accommodations during the hearing procedures such as indirect questioning, special
seating arrangements in the hearing room, or speaking to the panel without the other party
and the corresponding advocate present in the hearing room.
The panel will select a chair from among its membership. Panel members will deliberate in
private and the chair will issue the panel's decision to the DOS regarding whether the
respondent is found to be responsible or not responsible for the charges. The deliberations
of the panel will not be recorded.
5. Disciplinary Sanctions
Sanctions against a student who has violated the Sexual Assault Policy will vary depending
on the severity of the violation. The Hearing Panel will recommend sanctions to the Dean of
Students, who has final approval. Action against a student found to have violated the policy
may include expulsion from campus housing, mandated brief intervention, and/or may
include censure, suspension, or expulsion from the College. In congruence with a Zero
Tolerance Policy, any student found to have committed rape will be expelled from
Occidental College.
Both the complainant and respondent must be informed of the outcome of a sexual assault
proceeding within three (3) business days of the panel's decision. To assist the DOS in
formulating appropriate sanctions, the complainant may make a statement of the impact of
the assault.
6. Appeal Process
Any disciplinary action against a student who has violated the Sexual Assault Policy may be
appealed following the process identified in the Code of Student Conduct in effect at the
time of the sanction. The Code of Student Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook
on the College website.
The complainant also has the right to appeal the finding and sanction to the Dean of
Students in accordance with the standards for the appeals process in the Student
Handbook.
7. Recording Investigative Materials and Reports
The permanent disciplinary record of a student who violates the Sexual Assault Policy will
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reflect this violation if and only if the allegations of the complainant are found to be true.
However, a separate file including the incident report, findings of the hearing panel, and
the DOS' final report will be kept for at least seven (7) years from the date of the final
report.
8. Disciplinary Action for Faculty and Staff
A violation of this policy will be addressed according to applicable faculty and staff
personnel policies. Employees in a collective bargaining unit are covered by policies in the
applicable agreement. For proven violation, possible sanctions range from censure to
separation from the College.
VII. Legal Options
In addition to College disciplinary actions, a person who engages in a sexual assault may
be the subject of criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation.
A police report must be made for criminal prosecution to be considered by the local District
Attorney. The chances of successful prosecution are greater if the report is timely and is
supported by the collection of medicallegal evidence.
VIII. Managing the Interests of the Alleged Respondent
It must be recognized that the alleged respondent in a College investigation has legal and
other rights, and that complaints in which each of the parties are members of the campus
community are the most ethically and legally complex. A presumption of guilt should not be
made as the result of any allegations.
Insofar as it is possible, the College shall act to protect the identity of the respondent until
such time as allegations against the individual are confirmed through the procedures
outlined in this policy.
In the event that a student is accused of sexually assaulting another individual and a formal
complaint is lodged with the Dean of Students, the respondent shall be encouraged to seek
advice from a member of the College community on the following:
a copy of any relevant documentation about conduct proceedings;
depending on the nature of the allegation, the respondent should consider seeking
qualified legal advice should criminal or civil action result; and
the student's capacity to access confidential counseling from someone with no contact
with the complainant.
The respondent has a right to select an advocate, within the guidelines of this policy.
Counseling and/or support can only be offered to a respondent who is an Occidental College
student.
When the parties are members of the College community, arrangements will be made
limiting or ceasing any ongoing contact during the investigation phase. This will occur in
conjunction with the professional staff coordinator of Project SAFE, Campus Safety, and the
Dean of Students or designee.
IX. Education & Prevention: Departmental Responsibilities
Division of Student Affairs creates, supports, and evaluates education and support
programs aimed at the eradication of sexual assault involving members of the Occidental
student community. To support these programs the Dean of Students shall assign an
administrator responsible for Project SAFE (Sexual AssaultFree Environment). Project SAFE
will coordinate sexual assault education and prevention programs. As necessary and
appropriate, the Dean of Students will allocate funds to this program each year to advance
the goals of this policy.
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Through this commitment, the Division of Student Affairs shall educate all students about:
The existence of the Sexual Assault Policy and the College's commitment to enforce
it;
The process and responsibility of reporting sexual assault offenses to the Dean of
Students;
Sexual assault awareness and resources for students who have been sexually
assaulted and accused of sexual assault;
How to be a knowledgeable and supportive peer presence;
Ongoing wellness promotion programs that address issues including, but not limited
to, sexual health and wellness, drug and alcohol education.
Campus Safety fosters a safe campus environment by:
Working with Facilities Management to provide adequate lighting on campus;
Working with Telecommunications to provide sufficient emergency phones on
campus;
Training Officers in Rape Crisis Counseling;
Including Sexual Assault Policy information in A Guide to Campus Safety;
Accurately maintaining and reporting statistics of sexual assaults as required by the
Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act.
Human Resources creates sexual assault awareness, prevention, and educational
opportunities for employees of the College. The department:
Educates all employees of the College on the Sexual Assault Policy
Educates all employees on the process and responsibility of reporting sexual assault
offenses to the Dean of Students
Includes Sexual Assault Policy in employee handbooks
X. Institutional Responsibilities
1. Public Information
Requests from the press or other media for information concerning an incident of sexual
assault will be directed to the Department of Communications and Public Relations (323
2592990).
2. Public Notification of Incidents
As required by state and federal law, the Campus Safety Department collects and reports
annually statistical information concerning sexual assaults occurring in its jurisdiction. To
promote public safety, Campus Safety also alerts the campus community to incidents and
trends of immediate concern.
3. Policy Revision
Policy will be reviewed annually by the Dean of Students Office to coincide with the
California Penal and Educational Code.
XI. Policy Enforcement
This policy was authorized and approved by the President of Occidental College and is
enforced under the authority of the Dean of the College, Vice President of Student
Affairs/Dean of Students, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Vice President for
Enrollment Services, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and Vice President for
Information Resources.
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