MORE THAN ‘NO MEANS NO’ …BUT IS THAT ALL YOU KNOW? A progressive plan for addressing sexual misconduct on campus. Ryan Brinkman, Kathryn Howell, and Jordan LaCaille Stephen F. Austin State University Case Study Competition - 2014 PRESENTATION OUTLINE Introduction CAS Professional Standards Mission Recovery Awareness Prevention Program Learning Outcomes Assessment Closing References Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation INTRODUCTION President Obama recently created a task force to address sexual violence on campus. The task force at Willis College will identify its own unique needs and programs to address sexual misconduct and promote awareness on the campus. Although the report Rape and Sexual Assault: A Renewed Call to Action focuses primarily on women, the WC program includes resources and information for men and male survivors. Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation CAS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Mission Program Organization and Leadership Human Resources Ethics Law, Policy, and Governance Diversity, Equity, and Access Institutional and External Relations Financial Resources Technology Facilities and Equipment Assessment and Evaluation Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation MISSION STATEMENT The Willis College “More than ‘No Means No’” sexual misconduct movement aims to educate the campus and community populations about these acts through prevention and awareness programs. The movement nurtures survivors of sexual misconduct and provides necessary resources for individuals who have previously or are currently experiencing trauma from a sexual assault or other sexual misconduct. This movement creates a campus population which is generally informed about sexual misconduct and the resources offered on campus. Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation RECOVERY Sexually Assaulted Students’ Support (S.A .S.S.) Open meetings for students who have been sexually assaulted Meet in a secure, safe environment Survivors can share their personal stories and support each other Supported by Chickering’s Seven Vectors of Identity Development Counseling Services On Campus Counseling Services are free for students of Willis College Option for students to seek out help anonymously Continual support through the healing process Prefer scheduled appointments, but can take walk -ins Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation AWARENESS More than “No Means No” – Program Program to dispel sexual misconduct myths “Consent” Men vs. Women Culture of masculinity Advertised beforehand and live-tweeted with the hashtag #Nofacts Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation MORE THAN “NO MEANS NO” PROGRAM I n t r o d uc t io n video stating b o t h my t h s a n d facts about s ex u al a s s a u l t and rape. http://youtu.be/7x6G6UTE_AQ Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation AWARENESS Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities Rights of the accused Their rights will be protected during investigation Harassment: right to air defense in a fair, speedy, and impartial court Assault: jury, freedom from self-incrimination, public defender #KnowTheRights University Police Department Training Working with survivors Officers explain the accused’s rights Refer survivor to Counseling Services Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation AWARENESS Are YOU in the Know? Program Interactive program to visualize the staggering statistics of sexual assault on campuses As students enter, they receive a colored index card They could be seated at round tables in a large area to facilitate a discussion-style program Each color will be a specific population: Greek life participants Freshmen & Sophomore females LBGTQ community members Survivors of sexual assault The program facilitator will direct students to different areas of the space based on their population and a fact/statistic End with round-table and full group discussion about the newfound knowledge Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation PREVENTION Supers RAD Stand-out survivors from the S.A.S.S. groups Mentors newcomers of sexual assault in the group Modeled after the “sponsors” from AA Rape Aggression Defense classes Women-only courses Risk awareness, prevention and handson defense training Offered through University Police Department Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation PREVENTION WHAT You Know – Program Starts as a “What if…” exploration Rhetorical questions for the audience on how they would respond if their loved ones were sexually assaulted: Mother, sister, brother, cousin, best friend Moves into “What is normal?” Offers various scenarios that could be perceived as “normal” in today’s society Advertised with #whatyouknow Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation PREVENTION Green Dot, etc. – Live the Green Dot Organization designed to reduce power-based personal violence Can include: Sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse, and bullying www.livethegreendot.com Create a Campus Culture Train student leaders, faculty, and staff in Green Dot practices Distribute marketing materials to spread the word Student leaders publicize this prevention initiative around campus Suppor t Raise money utilizing community resources Appeal to the university administration Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES M o d e l e d a f te r B l o o m’ s Ta xo n o my f o r i n te l l e c t ual learning b e h av i o r s . Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES By participating in the Are YOU in the Know? program, students construct visual representations of the statistics presented to them. By participating in the focus groups and online surveys, students assess the programs and their newfound knowledge. By participating in the More Than “No Means No” program, students distinguish between the myths and facts of sexual assaults and misconduct. Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES By participating in the S.A .S.S. groups, students articulate their feelings and experiences in a healthy manner while relating to fellow survivors of sexual misconduct. By participating in the Super S.A .S.S. program, stand -out leaders translate their knowledge and comfort to assist future survivors of sexual assault. By participating in the WHAT You Know program, students recognize acceptable and unacceptable behaviors while relating the issues of sexual misconduct to themselves on a personal level. Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation ASSESSMENT Focus Groups After certain programs, participants will be invited to participate in a focus group to discuss the program itself, things that went well, and areas for improvement. Sticky Note Board As they leave, students will receive a sticky note and be instructed to place it on a large white board with sections labeled as Excellent, Ok, Not Great, and Terrible. Where they place the sticky note represents their overall rating of the program. Online Surveys The students will slide their IDs upon entering the program for attendance and survey purposes. Attendees of the program will receive a survey via e-mail to assess a particular program. Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation SAMPLE ASSESSMENT Willis College, Sexual Misconduct Presentation RESOURCES Chickering A . W. & Reisser, L. (1993). Education and identity. San Francisco: Jossey -Bass Perr y, William G., Jr. ( 1970), Forms of Intellectu al and Ethical Develop ment in the College Year s: A Scheme (New York: Holt, Rinehar t, and Winston). Kingree, J. B., & Thompson, M. P. ( 2013, March). Fraternity Member ship and Sexual A ggression: An Examination of Mediator s of the Association . Journal of American College Health , 61(4), 213-221 . Retrieved Februar y 14, 2014 Mitsifer, D. (201 2). CAS Professional Standar d s for Higher Education (8th ed.). Overbaugh, R., & Schultz, L. ( n.d.). In Bloom's Taxonomy . Retrieved Februar y 13, 2014, from http://ww2.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/Bloom/blooms_taxono my.htm Sønderlund AL, et al. The associati on between spor ts par ticipation, alcohol use and aggression and violence: A systematic review. 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