1. Creating a Safe Campus Pilar Page, Student Support Coordinator, MSW Judith Pierce, Manager of Wellness, MPH

2. WELCOME!

3. DIVERSE college experiences

4. We all have a responsibility to keep our community safe

5. Alcohol use
California law prohibits any person under the age of 21 from buying, possessing, consuming, or distributing alcoholic beverages. There is no exemption from this law.
It a misdemeanor for any person under 21 years of age to obtain or try to obtain alcoholic beverages by presenting or offering a false identification
Alcohol%20-Drug-Policy-for-Campus-Clarity.pdf

6. Drug use
In accordance with California and federal law, Mills strictly prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs by students.
A commitment to vigorous enforcement against drug use means that the College will not tolerate even recreational use of illicit drugs, including marijuana, or the gratuitous distribution of drugs on campus.
Alcohol%20-Drug-Policy-for-Campus-Clarity.pdf

7. Many acts of violence occur when alcohol is involved
Alcohol is the #1 abused substance in cases of sexual assault

8. Methods to stop violence before it starts

9. strengthening skills to protect yourself and others
Sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking are real problems that can occur during the college experience and beyond
These forms of violence are incredibly complex and can bring up a lot of emotions for many of us – we have resources and spaces here on campus to support survivors
There are many ways to say no, and there are often opportunities for bystanders to step in and help prevent an act of violence

10. Definitions and Interventions

11. Sexual Assault
Any unwanted, non-consensual sexual contact against any individual by another.

12. Domestic /Partner Violence
Crime of violence committed by spouse, cohabitant, parent of victim’s child, or similarly situated person.

13. Stalking/ Harassment
Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to:
Fear for his or her safety or the safety of others
Suffer substantial emotional distress

14. Points on saying “no” Remember- no one deserves to be assaulted
Direct statements: I am not comfortable, I don’t want to right now
Proactive approach: I want to be clear about expectations, Just because I am here doesn’t mean I want to…
Respond assertively: I have already told you I am not interested, You are not listening to me, Stop trying to convince me I have made up my mind
Remember- no one deserves to be assaulted

15. Examples of things you may notice
You are at a party and you notice a senior track star pouring many drinks for first years. After the first years all look super intoxicated, the track star tries to get one of the first years to go to an isolated room.
You are eating lunch with friends on campus and notice a couple is fighting. At first it was quiet, but it starts to get louder. One person pounds on the table and the other person starts to lift their hand high
Your classmate Jaime looks really anxious when ever another student, Lee shows up. And Lee shows up everywhere that Jaime is! From the garden to the classroom, Lee seems to be where ever Jaime goes.

16. A person who notices something is going on
Bystander
A person who notices something is going on

17. Direct- clearly address the situation
Ask “what is going on?” “are you okay?” “is there something I can do?” Tell the people in the situation that the behavior needs to stop. Get a few other people to help intervene and quickly stop an acceleration of violence

18. Delegate – Have someone else help
Call an authority, such as an RA, head of the fraternity or campus safety
Have your most outgoing friend yell to see if they need help
Ask a few other friends to help check in

19. Distract- Create a diversion
Ask where the bathroom is and have the person show you
Spill your drink/popcorn/homework anything that can go everywhere
Start singing a school or class song really loud and encourage others to join
Remind people that they need a ride home
Borrow the person’s phone
Ask the person a really complicated question about a class

20. There is no perfect way to stop violence
Bystander actions can stop some forms of violence
Quick intervention may feel uncomfortable
If you can do something, do it

21. Affirmative consent yes means yes
Must use an "affirmative consent" standard to decide responsibility, which is defined as an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time
The other person's silence or lack of protest or resistance does not show consent
A current dating relationship or past sexual relations with the accused does not necessarily mean consent was given
Applies to schools that receive state funds for student financial aid

22. Consent
Cannot be inferred from the absence of a “no” or a clear “yes,” verbal or otherwise, is necessary.
Cannot be obtained from someone who is underage, asleep or otherwise mentally or physically incapacitated, whether due to alcohol, drugs, or some other condition.
Cannot be obtained by threat, coercion or force.

23. What to do… Get to a safe place Get support immediately
Want to take legal action?
Do not wash or change clothes in any way
If changing clothes, put all in a paper bag
Get medical attention
Seek Counseling on or off campus

24. How to help a friend Never judge! Listen, but don’t counsel
Sexual Assault is never the survivor’s fault
Be supportive
Listen, but don’t counsel
If recent, encourage them to save evidence and seek medical attention
Encourage them to seek counseling-offer to go with them- make them feel supported.

25. policies & Procedures

26. Statement of Policy
Students and employees are highly encouraged to promptly report all crimes to campus police and appropriate law enforcement when the victim of such crimes is incapacitated or is unable to make such a report.

27. Disciplinary Procedures
Fair, prompt, impartial investigation and resolution
Conducted by “officials” who receive “annual training”
Equitable opportunities for survivor and accused

28. Equitable opportunities
Accused and survivor are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during the institutional process (hearings and other meetings)

29. Campus Resources Public Safety (24/7) 510-430-5555
Student Support Coordinator
Counseling and Psychological Services
Dean of Students
Wellness and Community Outreach

30. Resources Available The Clery Center www.clerycenter.org 484-580-8754
RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest Network National Network Online Hotline HOPE (4673)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Stalking Resource Center programs/stalking-resource-center
Stalking Hotline
The Clery Center
National Sexual Violence Resource Center Violence Against Women Network (VAWnet) National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center