1. Title IX athletic department

2. Bears will be bears

3. Title IX (Sexual Misconduct)
Prohibits gender discrimination in education programs and activities – this includes:
Sexual Harassment
Intimate Partner Violence
Stalking
Non-Consensual Sexual Activity

4. Do you know the allegations against them?

5. sexual misconduct covered by ewu policies, state and federal law (title ix)
EWU Policy
EWU Policy
Student Conduct Code Chapter

6. 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

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

8. Sexual Harassment video

9. discussion

10. 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.

11. Intimate partner violence video

12. discussion

14. 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

15. discussion

16. Non-consensual sexual activity
Non-Consensual Sexual Contact
Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse

17. Non-consensual sexual contact
An individual intentionally touches (makes contact)
With an intimate body part or area (genitals, breasts, buttock, thighs)
Without consent of both involved parties

18. Non-consensual sexual intercourse
Penetration (however slight) of the vagina or anus;
By any body part or object;
Without consent Or
Oral penetration by a sex organ of another person;

19. No consent Force or threat of force or coercion
Lack of clear words or actions
Resistance (verbally or physically)
Deception (Identity of partner) (purpose of act)
Incapacitated (alcohol / drugs)
Mental capability
Age

20. Consent guidelines Consent can be withdrawn at any time!
It is not safe to rely solely upon nonverbal communication.
Silence does not equal consent.
Passivity or lack of active resistance alone does not equal consent.
A current or previous dating or sexual relationship does not constitute consent.
Consent to one form of sexual activity does not imply consent to other forms of sexual activity.

21. Incapacitation Sign of incapacitation due to alcohol / drugs Vomiting
Swaying
Slurred speech
Incoherent
Difficulty balancing
Unusual behavior
Passed out

22. Consent easy as tea

23. discussion

24. Other forms of sexual misconduct
Indecent liberties / indecent exposure
sexual exhibitionism
sex-based cyber-harassment
peeping or other voyeurism

25. Reporting options EWU ADMINISTRATIVE / STUDENT CONDUCT PROCESS
TITLE IX COORDINATOR OR DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
EWUPD OR LOCAL PD
ANONYMOUSLY
MAY NOT BE ABLE TO INVESTIGATE
CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE
CAPS (STUDENTS) OR EAP (EMPLOYEES)
EXTERNALLY
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (TYPICALLY IF YOU FEEL EWU DID NOT COMPLY WITH TITLE IX)

26. ALL COACHES AND EWU EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO REPORT

27. 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

28. Confidentiality As confidential as possible (don’t gossip).
Can receive confidential help from CAPS (students) or EAP (employees)

29. Interim Measures Academic modifications Workplace modifications
Housing modifications
Safety planning with EWUPD
No contact Directives
Interim Restrictions

30. Retaliatory harassment
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

31. Investigative process
Complaint received (duty to stop harassment)
Provide resources, modifications, options
Informal / formal process
Conduct interviews
Notice of Investigation (Respondent)
Neutral fact finding
Preponderance of evidence (50.1%)
Determination letters
Sanctions
*Student Conduct Code WAC
*EWU Policy

32. sanctions Verbal / Written warning Probation Loss of privileges
Relocation
Suspension
Expulsion
Complete list of sanctions - SCC WAC

33. Bystander prevention

34. Title IX Coordinator and additional resources
Student Support and Advocacy –
Student Rights and Responsibilities –
*Office of Equal Opportunity (EO) – (students & employees)
*Pride Center – (students & employees)
EWU PD –
Cheney PD –
Resources are available for either Complainant or Respondent.

35. Confidential resources
Sexual Assault Family Trama (SAFeT) – – 24 hours
YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Line – ( ) – 24 hours
Suicide and Mental Health – ( ) – 24 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – ( ) (employees)
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) – ( ) (students)

36. Medical resources
Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W 8th Avenue, Spokane,
Deaconess Hospital, 800 W 5th Avenue, Spokane,
Providence Holy Family, 5633 N Lidgerwood Street, Spokane,
Valley Hospital, E Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley,
Rockwood Clinic Student Health Services, 19 N 7th Street, Cheney,   (M-F, 8am – 5:30pm and Saturday 8am – 4pm