Title IX athletic department

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

Policies EWU Policy 402-01 – Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Sexual & Interpersonal Violence EWU Policy 402-04 – Investigations of Employees for Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence, Relationship Violence, and Stalking

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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

Sexual Harassment State and Federal Law and EWU Policy 402-01 prohibits two types of sexual harassment: Tangible Employment or Educational Action (Quid Pro Quo) Hostile Environment

Athletes, Coaches and Trainers

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

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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.

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

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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

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)

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

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

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

Title IX Coordinators Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lamoureaux Phone (359-2021) Email - jlamoureaux@ewu.edu Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Amy Johnson Phone (359-2292) Email – ajohnson20@ewu.edu