1. Healthy Communities and Relationships Growing a Safe Campus Community Ken Gassiot, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs

2. How many of you have heard of Title IX? How many of you have heard of Title IX over the past year as it relates to sexual victimization on college/university campuses?

3. Title IX Defined Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. The principal objective of Title IX is to avoid the use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and to provide individual citizens effective protection against those practices. Title IX applies, with a few specific exceptions, to all aspects of federally funded education programs or activities. In addition to traditional educational institutions such as colleges, universities, and elementary and secondary schools, Title IX also applies to any education or training program operated by a recipient of federal financial assistance. Source: US Department of Justice

4. A July 2014 report showed that in 2012, there were 3,900 reports of forcible sexual offenses on college campuses. The United States has roughly 4,800 public/private institutions of higher education. Women and girls are the vast majority of victims: Nearly 1 in 5 women – or nearly 22 million – have been sexually assaulted in their lifetimes. Men and boys, however, are also at risk: 1 in 71 men – or almost 1.6 million – have been sexually assaulted during their lives. Sources: Report from The White House Council on Women and Girls, January 2014 US Department of Justice, Office of Civil Rights, April 2015

5. Source: Haven/EverFi

7. College students are particularly vulnerable for compromises in relationships issues due to: Increased alcohol use Less structure of college life comparted to high school Peer influences Dating patterns

8. Toccoa Falls College has zero tolerance for misconduct that includes domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other variations of sexual misconduct. Those behaviors are not tolerated and not welcome on our campus. All conduct parameters are located in the TFC Student Handbook and in the Annual Security Report.

9. Reducing Risk and Warning Signs that Compromise Personal Safety  Be wary of meeting unknown people with whom you have communicated with online in a physical location.  Inform friends of where you are going.  Awareness of how to express yourself in clear and understandable terms.  Avoid substances that can impair your judgment while also being in an unknown/unfamiliar location.  Avoid locations that appear questionable or untrustworthy.  Be aware of exit locations and opportunities to flee a situation. Source: Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness (2015)

10. Reducing Risk and Warning Signs that Compromise Personal Safety  Public criticism, humiliation in private or public.  Nervousness around your partner.  Being scared to disagree with your partner.  Receiving pressure for sexual activity.  Lack of effective communication.  Direct or indirect messages that indicate you are the one who should change to make things better.  Violent or threatening behavior in public or private.  Dismissal of demeaning comments with excuses of “being tired” or “joking.” Source: Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness (2015)

11. If an incident occurs while you are a student… Call 911 and/or seek care assistance from a trusted source or health provider immediately. Report the incident to a campus official or local law enforcement agency. Victim assistance is available at TFC and within your local community. Interim measures are available to ensure student safety. Confidentiality is a priority for the reporting person(s). Additional support is available through Student Health Services, Counseling Center, Housing and Residence Life, and other local partners.

12. Possible student conduct outcomes at TFC for students found Responsible Suspension or Expulsion Possible criminal outcomes for students found guilty (state of Georgia) One (1) to Twenty Five (25 Years) in prison Fine of up to $100,000 If victim is under 16 years old, 25-50 years in prison and Mandatory Sex Offender Registration. If the victim is between 14 and 16 years old and the defendant is either 18 years old or within four years of the victim's age, it is a misdemeanor.

13. Bystander Intervention Be aware of what is going on around you and with your friends. Take on a sense of responsibility to know that you stepping in…matters. Have confidence that you are truly helping. Source: www.notalone.gov

14. QUIZ TIME TRUE or FALSE If violence occurs once in a dating relationship, it is likely to happen again. Source: National Center on Dating and Domestic Violence

15. QUIZ TIME TRUE or FALSE When a woman says “no” she really means “maybe” or “yes”. Source: Atlantic County Women’s Center, Northfield, NJ

16. QUIZ TIME TRUE or FALSE Rape is about sexual gratification. Source: Atlantic County Women’s Center, Northfield, NJ

17. Which of the following behaviors could be considered a sign of dating violence? A. you and your partner are having an argument in the car, and your partner keeps swerving into the oncoming lane until you agree. B. when you try to end the relationship, your partner says he/she can't live without you and threatens suicide. C. you have an argument about what to do on a Friday night, so you decide to spend the evening alone and don't speak until the next day. D. after you go out on a Friday night with your friends, your partner falsely accuses you of cheating. Source: www.notalone.gov

18. What’s Next Email notifications throughout the academic year on TFC’s policy Online training from Campus/Workplace Answers Residence Life programs throughout the year on healthy relationships Student ideas on how to help educate our campus community

19. Discussion What are some reasons this topic is difficult to discuss? What are some elements about a Christian, college environment that could prevent someone from speaking up if they were a victim? What is present in our world that desensitizes us from not accepting “no” when in a relationship?

20. Resources The following resources are available to assist and support victims, those accused, campus community members, and others interested to proactively learn more. Title IX Resources www.notalone.gov TFC Student Handbook http://www.tfc.edu/studentaffairs/life-tfc/ National Sexual Violence Resource Center http://www.nsvrc.org/ http://www.nsvrc.org/

21. Resources The Clery Center for Security on Campus http://clerycenter.org/ Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights http://clerycenter.org/federal-campus-sexual-assault- victims%E2%80%99-bill-rights http://clerycenter.org/federal-campus-sexual-assault- victims%E2%80%99-bill-rights White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault https://www.notalone.gov Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network https://rainn.org/ https://rainn.org/

22. Resources National Center for Victims of Crime http://www.victimsofcrime.org/ http://www.victimsofcrime.org/ Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault http://www.gnesa.org/ http://www.gnesa.org/ US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html US Department of Justice http://www.justice.gov/ http://www.justice.gov/