Task Force on Sexual Violence

Rachel Adner(team leader), Chance Remmel, Karla Slade, & Tina Strickland

Task Force on Sexual Violence

We are excited to share our PowerPoint presentation with you. Please click on the volume button. 1MissionThe mission of the task force is to promote a strong message that sexual violence has no place on campus. Through collaborative leadership, communication, technology and survivor support programs, we can educate faculty, staff, students and community on how they can prevent sexual misconduct.2 step approachStep One: Education & Prevention

Step Two: Advocacy & Coping

Programming Efforts for Sexual Assault Task ForceSurvivors Anonymous Will serve as an off-campus resource for students that have been directly affected by sexual assault, or those that are supporting someoneDevelop a place away from campus that students can feel safe to share their story and get supportStudents can discuss what happened to them or who they are supportingHave a counselor leading the conversation, but does not have to be formal and can be whatever the group chooses to share

Post in bathroom stalls (and other private locations around campus) with an e-mail to request location informationOnly have to release details they are comfortable with If student identifies that they are a victim, they should know that even though they have participated in the group, they DO NOT have to report if they dont want toThe counselor can provide resources or support for next step

5Student-led Focus Group & Peer Confidentiality GroupsPut together focus groups on campusesEducational resource (putting on programs, informal conversations)Confidentiality resource for studentsIf serving in the focus group, you must go through the peer confidentiality trainingFederal government training program, take an oath (students need to be aware that it is a serious commitment) Students will have the same confidentiality terms as counselor to ensure that victims have multiple opportunities to get help and support

Students may be more willing to speak to their peers as opposed to a counselor because they may feel like they can better relate to the situation

6Got CONSENT? CampaignEducational Workshops will include:1 hour long peer-led discussion that focuses on the definition of consent and sexual assault. Students will learn tips for preventative communication.Got Consent? Campaign is open and available to all studentsDifferent presentations for all groups (all male, all female, LGBTQIA, mixed groups for broader conversation) Relationships 101 will focus on healthy relationships. Each student will learn the signs of physical and verbal abuse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-gu6s0eGOk

7Defining consent for our programSaying no or stop

Crying

Moving awayUnconscious

Threatened

Intimidated

This is only a partial list. 8Got CONSENT? Campaign

We intend to make Got Consent? A well-known campaign and want the community to be open about what giving consent really means.

The merchandise will be a tangible take away from our programsItems for sale are key chains, t-shirts, mugs, and calendars

9The RIGHTS of the ACCUSEDThe right to be treated with fairlyThe right to have an advisor present through the Judicial HearingThe right to testify on ones behalfThe right to appeal the decision of the Student Judicial boardThe right to have a written statementThe RIGHTS of the victimThe right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respectThe right to be informedThe right to be heard and participate in the criminal justice processThe right to timely disposition of the caseThe right to notice about the status of the caseThe right to apply for compensationMyth vs. FactWhat is a Myth?An unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution

What is a Fact?

Knowledge or information based on real occurrences12Myths/FACTS pertaining to Sexual assaultMyth: The primary motive for sexual assault is sex.

Fact: Studies show that the motive for the sexual assault is power and aggression, not sex and that most perpetrators have consenting sexual partners (i.e. boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives). Sexual assault is a crime of violence, committed by a person who uses sex as a weapon.

MYTH: Most sexual assaults occur between strangers.

FACT: Most sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows. Studies show that approximately 80% of women reporting sexual assaults knew their assailant. Among college students, in 94% of cases of sexual assault the perpetrator knows the victim.

Dispelling Myths about Sexual AssaultRed Flag of the Week A way to educate faculty, staff, students and the community is to promote a Red Flag of week which would address myths regarding sexual assaultDedicated link on universitys website, Facebook page to display weekly myth/fact regarding sexual assaultWeekly email, tweet or hashtag to all faculty, staff and students with the myth/fact of the weekRed Flags posted in bathrooms, bulletin boards, residence halls, dining halls-with myth/fact of the week.Create incentives for knowing facts about sexual assaultDistribute Red Flags at sporting events and other activities that involve the communityInvolve Student Government Association - educate student organizations and Greek organizations about sexual assault myths.#redflagoftheweekThis campaign would be a way to educate the campus community on relationship and/or situational red flags that may be signs of sexual misconduct.The hashtag allows for a recognizable campaign, and allows students to follow all related posts.Posts would be weekly series of the red flag behavior, followed by possible reasons and ways to help, along with appropriate resources

Education & Prevention Utilizing Social MediaTwitter and Instagram accounts will serve as an advertising and awareness medium for the campus communityBoth accounts will be named UNCW_AdvocatesThe purpose of these accounts is to:Spread awareness around varying issues related to sexual misconduct prevention.Inform the campus community about various programming opportunities related to sexual misconduct prevention.Engage students on social media to raise awarenessSocial Media UtilizationEach account will be used to post:Program information and flyersSexual misconduct resources and the appropriate means of useEducational campaigns that will be easily recognizable

UNCW Advocates line 24/7(800) 962-STRONGUniversity Police for On-Campus Emergency911 or (910) 962-222Counseling Center(910) 962-3746Student Health Center(910) 962-3280Off-Campus ResourcesWilmington City Police911 or (910) 343-3600Coastal Horizons Rape Center(910) 392-7460Rape Victim Assistance Program(800) 826-6200National ResourcesRape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)(800) 656-HOPENational Sexual Violence Resource Center(877) 739-3895U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office(202) 616-8894

A resource card will be given to all students at their orientation. The card will be wallet size. The UNCW Advocates has a 27/7 line available to all students. The line is to be used for students who need someone to talk with. 18Contact

uncw_advocates@uncw.edu

Please contact us with any questions. 19ReferencesEmergency Resources. Retrieved from http://www.uncw.edu/care/resources.htm

Clergy act.info./campus-save-act.html

Got consent merchandise. Retrieved from http://www.cafepress.com/+got-consent+gifts

MYTHS and FACTS about Sexual Violence. Retrieved from http://advocacycenter.syr.edu/resources-information/myths-facts-%20sexual%20violence.html

Myths and Facts. SAPAC Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center. Retrieved from http://sapac.umich.edu/article/52

What is consent. Retrieved from http://shs.uncg.edu/wellness/sexual-violence-campus-advocacy-svca/svca-definitions

(n.d.). Victims' rights. Retrieved from The National Center for Victims of Crime website: http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/dna-resource-center/sexual-assault-kit-backlog-reduction/victims'-rights

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