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Supporting Lgbtq+ Survivors On Campus, Ethan Levine, Ph.D., Molly Sapia, M.A.
Supporting Lgbtq+ Survivors On Campus, Ethan Levine, Ph.D., Molly Sapia, M.A.
Title IX Summit
Title IX protections have provided a much-needed resource for addressing sexual violence on campus. However, the benefits of Title IX may not apply equally to all students in practice. This workshop will explore strategies for addressing sexual violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities. How can we improve support for LGBTQ+ students? How effectively does Title IX address same-sex violence – and might this shift under the current administration? What other policy and programmatic options would support students in these communities? Workshop participants will discuss and strategize around these and other contemporary challenges for supporting LGBTQ+ survivors …
Title Ix Awareness, Preparedness And Prevention (App), Candy Young
Title Ix Awareness, Preparedness And Prevention (App), Candy Young
Title IX Summit
Title IX APP is a practical way to talk to students and employees about sexual assault awareness, preparedness and prevention This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes scenarios and table top discussion on how to make talking, reporting, and recognizing sexual assault issues and behaviors for students, faculty, staff and others more approachable. The presentation includes strategies, talking points, and innovative ways to talk about different types of sexual assault including stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual harassment, and cyber harassment. Participants will learn how to reach students in a more personal and respectful way as they navigate university policy and procedures …
What Has Changed In The Era Of #Metoo? How Higher Education Can Respond To The New National Conversation, Kelly Ann Bird, Esq., Kristin Sostowski, Esq., Angela Roy
What Has Changed In The Era Of #Metoo? How Higher Education Can Respond To The New National Conversation, Kelly Ann Bird, Esq., Kristin Sostowski, Esq., Angela Roy
Title IX Summit
The social media movement #MeToo spread virally in October 2017, bringing into the national consciousness a dialogue around sexual harassment and assault that has been ongoing in higher education for many years. With revelations of harassment and assault across numerous industries being disclosed on a near daily basis, and the media, policy makers, and the public at large more focused on these issues than ever before, what has changed for colleges and universities? This workshop will focus on lessons higher education can learn from the experiences of institutions that have made headlines in the era of #MeToo.
Being Proactive With Title Ix, Kaleigh Sosa, Jackie Moran
Being Proactive With Title Ix, Kaleigh Sosa, Jackie Moran
Title IX Summit
The Office of Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX at Rutgers University- New Brunswick has had great success with outreach education this year while maintaining a high level of service for students who interact directly with the office largely due to the creation of a unique position. A grant that the University received allowed for the creation of a Title IX Training Coordinator role. This position has been able to support the Office in various ways, such as specific trainings for special populations, which has created increased visibility and quality of service to students. Participants will learn how creating a …
A Community Approach To Sexual Violence: Villanova’S Sarc Team, Ryan Rost, Kathy Byrnes
A Community Approach To Sexual Violence: Villanova’S Sarc Team, Ryan Rost, Kathy Byrnes
Title IX Summit
Come learn how Villanova established and developed a team of community members who serve as the Sexual Assault Resource Coordinator (SARC) Team that help provide support to students who have experienced or been impacted by sexual violence. The discussion aims to: identify one community-based strategy for responding to disclosures of sexual violence; describe one implementation process for creating a sexual violence response team comprised of diverse faculty and staff of varying disciplines and positions; examine impact as it relates to reports of sexual violence, bystander intervention, and prevention efforts; and discuss lessons learned in the implementation and process of a …
Changing A Campus Climate By Speaking Up! A Collaborative Bystander Intervention Approach, Kristie Damell, Edd, Melissa Zarin, Phd
Changing A Campus Climate By Speaking Up! A Collaborative Bystander Intervention Approach, Kristie Damell, Edd, Melissa Zarin, Phd
Title IX Summit
As Title IX professionals, we are charged with providing opportunities to challenge our students’ behaviors and perceptions. Navigating the myriad of health and safety concerns our students present is challenging, but by shifting from a reactionary educational approach to a proactive approach, we are seeing our students hold themselves and their peers accountable for their choices. Join us as we discuss Stevens’ new bystander intervention program, Speak UP!, and how a collaborative partnership between the offices for Title IX, Counseling, Athletics, and Disability Services is impacting our campus climate as we tackle the issues of mental health, sexual assault, alcohol …
How To Avoid A Title Ix Lawsuit, Patricia Hamill, Esq., Lorie Dakessian, Esq.
How To Avoid A Title Ix Lawsuit, Patricia Hamill, Esq., Lorie Dakessian, Esq.
Title IX Summit
Learn how colleges and universities can manage the risk of Title IX lawsuits from respondent students. The audience will take away an understanding of how Title IX impacts college and university disciplinary procedures; an understanding of how a prompt, impartial, and equitable procedural process that is fair to both parties is vital for reaching a just outcome; and an understanding of risk and potential liability associated with Title IX disciplinary procedures. This presentation will also cover a review of recent Title IX lawsuits in the courts so that the audience can learn how to decrease their school’s risk of getting …