Helping UNC Charlotte Respond to Sexual Misconduct Relationship

Helping UNC Charlotte Respond to Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking August 13, 2019 Dr. Michelle Reinken Title IX Coordinator

Title IX Federal law requires the university to: Investigate allegations of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment/sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking Take prompt and effective steps to. . . Investigate what occurred, Stop the discrimination, Remedy the effects, and Prevent its recurrence

What That Means for You Responsible Employees: All faculty members are Responsible Employees and must share information about the incident with the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator = We are on notice! Students need to know that you cannot keep this information confidential (standard syllabus language available at http: //legal. uncc. edu/legal-topics/classroom-policies-and-practices) Contact Michelle Reinken, Title IX Coordinator 7 -6130, Michelle. Reinken@uncc. edu

Incidents to Report Sexual harassment = unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile environment (severe, persistent, or pervasive) Gender-based harassment = unwelcome conduct based on an individual’s actual or perceived gender that creates a hostile environment (severe, persistent, or pervasive) Sexual act = intercourse or oral sex without consent Sexual contact = touching of intimate parts, touching another with one’s intimate parts, or otherwise touching someone in sexual manner without consent Sexual exhibitionism = engaging in sex or exposing one’s intimate parts (buttocks, genitalia, groin, breast (unless breastfeeding) in the presence of others Sexual exploitation = taking sexual advantage of someone (e. g. nonconsensual explicit photographs, prostituting someone, voyeurism, etc. )

Incidents to Report Stalking = two or more acts directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to (a) fear for their safety or (b) suffer substantial emotional distress Relationship violence = * physical or sexual violence, or threat of such violence, against current or former dating partner (dating violence) * crime of violence against current or former spouse, cohabitating intimate partner, child, parent, or other parent of child (domestic violence) Retaliation = threats/intimidation/harassment against someone who engaged in protected activity (e. g. filed a complaint, is participating as a witness, etc. ) * All of these violations (except harassment, stalking, and retaliation) include attempts to commit the acts and assisting someone else in committing the acts.

Consent an affirmative decision by all participants to engage in mutually acceptable sexual activity. Consent means unambiguous, clear, knowing, and voluntary approval given by words or demonstrated actions to engage in sexual activity. This decision must be made freely and actively by all participants. If any confusion or ambiguity on the issue of Consent arises at any time during the sexual activity, each participant must stop and clarify from the other participant(s) a willingness to continue. University Policy 406 – www. legal. uncc. edu/policies/up-406

Confidentiality Only these places on campus can provide confidentiality for students: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Student Health Center for Wellness Promotion psychologists in Athletics Department Title IX Office will keep information as private as possible, only involving individuals have a who need to know Victims/survivors are very much in control of the process even once their incident has been reported (including decision of whether to involve police)

Reporting Go to incidentreport. uncc. edu Select Report of Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct IR Be sympathetic and actively listen to the account Remember that you don’t decide whether the person is telling the truth or what type of crime (if any) was committed. Your responsibility is to report the information that you have! Provide the Interpersonal Violence Resource Guide

Interpersonal Violence Resource Guide

Case Management and Student Support Resources: CAPS Student Health Center Police and Public Safety Off Campus Advocacy Accommodations: Academic University housing University employment Safety Planning/No Contact Orders/Trespass Orders

Student Conduct Process (1) Complaint (2) Meetings to discuss resources, accommodations, process (3) Complainant decides next steps (4) Title IX investigation (5) Mutual resolution (if offered and accepted by both Respondent and Complainant) (6) Hearing by single trained hearing officer (7) Decision communicated to both parties (8) Both parties can appeal (9) Both parties are kept informed of changes

Education for Incoming Students SOAR Title IX Office Resources Consent Upcoming course Niners Know online course All incoming students assigned via Canvas Includes videos and interactive scenarios discussing sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and consent as well as warning signs, risk reduction, and bystander intervention

Main Takeaways If it has been reported to you…the University is on notice. Reporting = Opportunities for resources, accommodations, referrals, safety planning, education, access to University processes, etc.

Contact Us! Title IX Coordinator Dr. Michelle Reinken – 704. 687. 6130 Title IX Deputy Coordinators Christine Reed Davis (Students) – 704. 687. 0345 Ragean Hill (Athletics) – 704. 687. 4955 Cindy Edwards (Human Resources) – 704. 687. 0658 Dr. Katherine Hall-Hertel (Academic Affairs) – 704. 687. 5661