Sam Houston State University
School of Nursing
Title IX- Assault Awareness
New Student Orientation
Spring 2016
Cohort 10
Charmin White MSN, Ed RN CA-SANE, CP-SANE
Agenda
History of Title IX
• Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Consent
• Who’s who
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Campus Resources
• Community Resources
• Confidentiality
• Summary
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“The Hunting Ground”
History of Title IX
Title IX is a landmark federal civil right that prohibits sex
discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal
funding. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and
sexual violence since it creates a hostile educational
environment.
• Prompt and appropriate investigations of on- and off-campus
sexual assaults and harassment will help to ensure your
campus will meet the U.S. Department of Education's
expectations.
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SHSU Sexual Misconduct Policy
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2.5 Consent is an informed and freely and affirmatively communicated
willingness to participate in a particular sexual activity. Consent can be
expressed either by words or by clear and unambiguous actions, as long
as those words or actions create mutually understandable permission
regarding the conditions of each instance of sexual activity. It is the
responsibility of the person who wants to engage in the sexual activity to
ensure that s/he has the consent of the other to engage in each instance
of sexual activity.
The definition of consent for the crime of sexual assault in Texas can be found at Texas Penal Code Section 22.011
Consent and the Law
Consent
Consent is…..
 Mutual
 Freely Given
 Informed
 How do I get consent?
1. Ask
2. Watch
3. Listen
Consent is NOT….
Silent
Past Consent
Force “Expressed or Implied”
Impaired
Who’s Who
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University Police Department
Student Counseling Center
Student Health Services
Faculty/Staff/Coaches
Title IX Coordinator
TxsafetyU
TAASA
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
www.taasa.org
TXsafetyU
What if I have been forced to have sex?
Get Medical Help and Prevent STD’s
• Where did this happen?
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Off Campus: Call 911
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On Campus: Call 4-1000
Student Health Services
936-294-1805
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SAAFE House Local Hotline
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936-291-3529
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National Sexual Assault Hotline
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1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
HMH (hospital): 936-291-3411
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And if you do not wish to contact law enforcement you can still go to Huntsville
Memorial Hospital for a Forensic Medical Exam with treatment.
What if I have been hurt by my partner?
SART teams give confidential care and treatment to patients who have
experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse and stalking.
• You will register in the ED waiting
room
• You will be triaged and taken to a
What will happen once I get there?
private room to wait to be seen
• With your permission a forensic nurse
will talk with you, may look at and
take pictures of any injuries you may
have to make sure you are OK, they
• You may also have an advocate called,
may collect evidence. This exam will
they may speak with you about your
be provided whether you do or do not
safety, and emotional concerns
want to talk to the police.
What if I do not want to tell the police?
What are my options?
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Non-Report
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Evidence collected can be
used to support your case in
future
If you have been assaulted
and do not wish to speak to
the police for whatever
reason, you may have a
confidential exam done
anonymously
• 2 year storage of evidence
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What if I’m concerned about a friend?
Your Options
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“By Stander Intervention”
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Contact Hotlines for
additional information
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It can be difficult to watch a
friend or loved one go through a
bad experience such as sexual
assault or domestic violence. It is
up to your friend to choose what
she/he wants to do about the
experience. We encourage you
to share these resources with
them.
What if I just need someone to talk to?
Campus Resources
• Student Counseling
Services: 936-294-3794
• Title IX Coordinator:
936-294-3026
Community Resources
• SAAFE House: 936-291-3529
• National Domestic Violence
Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
• National Sexual Assault
Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
Benefits
Confidentiality
• Advocacy
• Medical Exam
• Forensic Exam
• Non-Report
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STD/Pregnancy Prophylaxis
• Counseling Services
• Follow-Up Treatment
• Training/educational
opportunities
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Other Resources
Student Handbook
• “By Stander Intervention”
• “SHSU Survivors Support Group
• “Take Back the Night”
• TAASA
• Lighted Campus CALL Boxes
• UPD Campus Escort Call 4-1000
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Summary
Title IX
• Who’s who to contact
• TxsafetyU iPhone/Android
• 96 hours to report for evidence collection
• Non-Report 2 years to DPS
• Consent
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CONSENT
GET THE YES, YES, YES!!!!
QUESTIONS?
Consent Culture Challenge
Campaign SON Cohort 10
KAT SAFE APP
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When Sam Houston State University first implemented the Kat Safe
emergency notification system in the summer of 2008, it was
intended for such situations as severe weather threats and campus
closures.
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Faculty, staff and students had the choice to “opt in” and provide
personal contact information, depending on whether or not they
wished to receive alerts and updates.
Kat Safe APP “Active Shooter”
“RUN, HIDE, FIGHT”