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THE ESSENTIALS INFORMATION ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT, YOUR RIGHTS AT TULANE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE & HARASSMENT, WHERE TO RECEIVE HELP AS A SURVIVOR, & HOW TO SUPPORT YOURSELF & FRIENDS FOREWORD Dear Student, My name is Sarah Tatarski, and I am a junior at Tulane University We, as students, have no choice but to stand up and change the campus culture towards sexual assault My goal for this resource guide is to educate you on Title IX, your rights at Tulane as a survivor, where to receive help as a survivor, and how to support yourself/a friend/partner, etc More importantly, I want you to have a thorough understanding of what Affirmative Consent is to prevent any future sexual misconduct The design is intentionally set apart from the typical administrative books with big wording, a calming yet bold color scheme and pretty designs and pictures It is supposed to be eye-catching while informative Understanding this guide will help you become aware of the resources offered to you at Tulane and in the community It is important you know them for yourself and others Sexual assault is an issue you MUST care about as a Tulane student Get involved in preventing sexual assault here and keep these conversations going, so we can change the campus culture for ourselves and our classmates We have no choice I truly believe we have the ability to create a healthy campus culture All the best, Sarah Tatarski Creator/ Designer Class of 2020 statarsk@tulane.edu O F T A B L E CONTENTS M A P O F R E S O U R C E S 5/6 T I T L E 7/8 A F F I R M A T I V E 10 11/12 13/14 I X O V E R V I E W C O N S E N T I N C A P A C I T A T I O N D E F I N I T I O N S Y O U R R I G H T S I M M E D I A T E C O N T @ H E L P T U L A N E S T E P S 15/16 17/18 M E D I C A L T R E A T M E N T C O N F I D E N T I A L 19/20 P R I V A T E 21/22 L G B T Q + R E S O U R C E S R E S O U R C E S 23/24 R E P O R T I N G 25/26 H O W T O P R O C E S S H E L P 27 & 28 A D D I T I O N A L H O W R E S O U R C E S N O T A T O S U R V I V O R H E L P N O T E S What is Title IX? THE GOAL OF TITLE IX IS TO ELIMINATE SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED DISCRIMINATION IN OUR EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS Breaking it down: Sexual harassment/ gender-based harassment: any Three Key Responsibilities of Schools: unwelcome sexual Under Title IX, upon becoming aware advance, request for of sexual harassment or sexual sexual favors, or other unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, nonverbal, graphic, violence incidents, schools must take immediate action to:     Eliminate sexual harassment or    physical, or otherwise       sexual violence Sexual violence:     Prevent its recurrence  includes sexual assault, intimate     Address its effects  partner violence, and stalking Sexual Assault Breakdown Sexual contact is: Sexual assault Any intentional sexual touching, consists of : however slight with any object or (a) sexual contact body part, performed by a person and/ or upon another person  (b) sexual Sexual intercourse is: Any penetration, however slight, with any object or body part, performed by a person upon another person  intercourse that occurs without (c) Affirmative Consent  AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT: Composed of three parts: Informed (knowing) Voluntary (freely given) Active (not passive), meaning that, through the demonstration of clear words or actions, a person has indicated permission to engage in mutually agreedupon sexual activity  Affirmative Consent cannot be obtained by force or through:       > Physical violence       > Threats        > Intimidation        > Coercion  KEY THINGS TO KNOW Affirmative Consent CANNOT be gained by taking advantage of the incapacitation of another Incapacitation: lacking the ability to make informed, rational judgments about whether or not to engage in sexual activity Includes a sleeping, drugged or drunk person A person who wants to engage in a specific sexual activity is responsible for obtaining Affirmative Consent for that activity Affirmative Consent to one form of sexual activity does not, by itself, constitute Affirmative Consent to another form of sexual activity.  Affirmative Consent may be withdrawn at any time TO CLARIFY, A DRUNK PERSON IS NOT ALWAYS INCAPACITATED. A PERSON WHO IS INCAPACITATED MAY NOT BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE? DO YOU KNOW HOW YOU GOT HERE?  DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING? DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE WITH? MORE KEY DEFINITIONS Intimate partner violence: Stalking: occurs when a person includes any act of violence or engages in two or more acts threatened act of violence that directed at a specific person occurs between individuals who under circumstances that would are involved or have been cause a reasonable person to fear involved in a sexual, dating, bodily injury or to experience spousal domestic, or other substantial emotional distress intimate relationship It includes: (significant mental suffering) Sexual assault  Stalking includes: Stalking Direct contact  Physical assault: threatening or Indirect contact  causing physical harm or Third party contact  engaging in other conduct that Cyber-stalking: a particular form threatens or endangers the of stalking in which a person uses health or safety of any person  electronic media (internet, social networks, blogs, cell phones, texts) or other similar devices or forms of contact Medical Treatment Options For a recent experience of sexual assault or violence, it is important to seek medical attention Up to 72 hours or days after, these resources offer the following services: University Medical Center or Tulane Lakeside Hospital The Student Health Center on campus New Orleans Community Resources Collect any forensic evidence Offer information about legal & Obtain a medical history  Offer information about legal & medical options Provide STI screening medical options Obtain a medical history Provide STI & pregnancy Obtain a medical history Provide STI screening & treatment prevention prescriptions  Provide STI screening/ STI & Provide pregnancy prevention Evaluate for injuries & illnesses pregnancy prevention information and prescription medications/ a change of clothing, Evaluate for injuries & illnesses** toiletries, & a place to shower (imaging diagnostics are not after the exam provided) 517 N Rampart St Initiate HIV nPEP treatment  Give referrals for follow-up care 504-658-2540 Evaluate for injuries & illnesses including counseling & medical Give referrals for follow-up care treatment **The Health Center is a confidential resource and will not **Hospitals are confidential share your information without resources and will not share your your permission information without your permission  on next page): Delgado Personal Health Center Covenant House 611 N Rampart St, including counseling & medical treatment Community locations (continued 504-584-1119 or 504-584-1112 Appointments Only: Ages 14-23 Planned Parenthood 4636 S Claiborne Ave  504-897-9200 15 Up to 96 hours or days)after University Medical Center, Tulane Lakeside Hospital, The Health Center provides everything on page 15 except HIV post-exposure prescription University Medical Center, Tulane Lakeside Hospital, The Health Center provides everything on page 15 except HIV post-exposure prescription Up to 120 hours or (5 days after University Medical Center or Tulane Lakeside Hospital The Student Health Center on campus New Orleans Community Resources These services are FREE, regardless No cost for appointment or lab Costs vary each place.  of insurance tests (No copay).  Crescent Care Health & Wellness,  UMC is located at 2000 Canal Street, Prescriptions covered by insurance 4640 S Carrollton Ave, Ste 120, 504- New Orleans, LA 70112 The main or accounts receivable/self-pay Call 378-0427 phone number is (504) 702-3000 Go 504-865-5255 for same-day to the ER on the second floor and ask emergency appointment, ask for St Thomas Community Health for a forensic consult sexual assault evaluation.  Center, 1020 St Andrew St, 504-5295558 Tulane Lakeside Hospital is located The health center is open Monday- at 4700 South I-10 Service Rd W, Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.  Metairie, LA 70001: (504) 780-8282 NO/AIDS Task Force, 2601 Tulane Ave, Ste 500, 504-821-2601 CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES  CAPS CAPS offers comprehensive therapeutic services, outreach and prevention programs, and consultative relationships throughout Tulane Located in Building 14, Science & Engineering Lab Call 504314-2277 to make an appointment, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m Same-day appointments are available if urgent THE HEALTH CENTER   The Health Center is located in Building #92, Student Health Center (see page 15-16 for medical treatment info), Call (504) 865-5255 to make an appointment Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5PM; Saturday 9AM 1PM After hours nurse advice: (855) 487-0290 SAPHE (24/7) A Tulane peer-run organization dedicated to providing support and resources regarding sexual aggression to members of the Tulane community The 24/7 Confidential Peer Run Hotline is 504-654-9543 17 N.O FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER  FJC provides the opportunity to meet with an advocate who will assist with immediate issues and concerns The advocate will discuss any immediate safety concerns and help navigate services and options.  METRO CENTER FOR WOMEN/CHILDREN Metro staff and volunteers are trained in crisis intervention and can offer limited placement in emergency shelters and make appropriate referrals Metro has a staff attorney available to assist clients who have suffered domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and /or stalking The 24/7 U.S National Tip Hotline is 1-888-373-7888 STAR (24/7)   STAR provides support primarily to survivors of sexual assault They provide advocacy, counseling and legal services and are available to survivors at no cost The services are intended to assist you at any stage of your healing The 24 hour crisis hotline is 855-435-7827 UNIVERSITY MED CENTER UMC provides trauma-informed care in a safe environment after an assault, including FREE forensic medical examination See page 15-16 for more info on medical treatment options Private Resources  Private resources at Tulane will share the info that you disclose to other staff members to make sure that you get the help and support you need Case Management & Victim Support Services CMVSS empowers students who are survivors of crime to make informed decisions in their recovery process Additionally, this resource assists friends, faculty/staff, parents and loved ones involved in the survivors' recovery process The number for CMVSS is 504-314-2160, and it is located in LBC G02 (see page 23-24 for reporting process) Title IX Coordinator  Our Title IX Coordinator, Meredith Smith, ensures that all reports of sexual discrimination are investigated and receive the appropriate response from the institution Her office is located in LBC, Suite G02; 504-314-2160 Her email is msmith76@tulane.edu 19 Resident Advisors RAs can provide support and will connect you to CMVSS so that you can get the help you need and the information to make informed decisions about how you would like to move forward SAPOC (24/7) Student Affairs Professional On-Call (24/7) responds to emergencies that happen within the student community and provide immediate support and response Tulane students may call the SAPOC for a ride to UMC and/or a professional staff member to accompany him/her The 24/7 phone number is 504-9209900 The O/ MOSAIC Lounge The O (Multicultural Affairs & Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity), located in LBC G04, serves as the hub of diverse, cultural, social, and intellectual life at Tulane The MOSAIC Lounge, located in the ground floor of Warren House, is a designated safe space for LGBTIQA students The office number is 504-314-2183 LGBTQ+ RESOURCES  RESOURCES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY   National Sexual  Assault Hotline CAN REFER YOU TO A LOCAL RAPE CRISIS CENTER CALL THE 24/7 HOTLINE 1-800656-HOPE (4673) OR GO ONLINE AT HTTPS://OHL.RAINN.ORG/ONLINE/ FOR COUNSELING Love is Respect Hotline THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO PREVENT AND END DATING ABUSE 1-866-331-9474 (24/7) OR TEXT “LOVEIS” 22522 The AntiViolence Project COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING AND ENDING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND SERVES PEOPLE WHO ARE LGBTQ; THE BILINGUAL HOTLINE IS 212-714-1141 21 LGBTQ National Help Center PHONE, CHAT, EMAIL SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND HELP FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY HOTLINE 1-800-246-7743 OR ONLINE CHAT AT WWW.VOLUNTEERLOGIN.ORG/CHAT/ FORGE  Project SERVES TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE; PROVIDES REFERRALS TO LOCAL COUNSELORS VISIT THE WEBSITE FORGEFORWARD.ORG The Network La Red A SURVIVOR-LED, SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO END PARTNER ABUSE AND SERVES LGBTQ, POLY, AND KINK/BDSM SURVIVORS OF ABUSE; THE BILINGUAL HOTLINE IS 617-742-4911 Northwest Network  ENDING VIOLENCE & ABUSE BY BUILDING LOVING & EQUITABLE RELATIONSHIPS IN OUR COMMUNITY & ACROSS THE COUNTRY SERVES LGBT SURVIVORS OF ABUSE & CAN PROVIDE LOCAL REFERRALS HOTLINE– 206-568-7777 R E P O R T I N G JULY ISSUE A concerns report is received  If you disclose to an RA, TUPD, professor, TA, or any other non-confidential Tulane employee, they will file a Concerns report (tulane.edu/concerns) that is sent to Case Management & Victim Support Services They will reach out to you within 24-48 hours You can always go to CMVSS yourself and speak with them.  CMVSS reaches out Unless you walked in, CMVSS will try to contact you (usually by email) and ask if you'd like to meet You not have to meet if you don't want to; you don't even have to respond Meeting with CMVSS doesn't mean you have to anything: it's just sitting with a person who is here to provide support and advocacy They will also discuss potential options and next steps for you if you chose to move forward in the reporting process Meet with CMVSS  CMVSS will first ask you how you're doing and help you process They will discuss your support and safety options You can  23 JULY ISSUE decide in the meeting what support, safety, and/ or investigation options you want or you can take your time to choose You can come back weeks, months, or even years later and ask for more help.  Help looks like what you need, whenever you need it They will then give you an overview of our reporting options: the university conduct processes for students or employees and/ or the criminal process.  Investigation Choices Do you want to move forward with a formal investigation? Do you want someone to have a conversation with the other person about their choices? Do you just want to learn more about what can happen through Conduct and OIE? You can schedule meetings with Conduct or OIE  to ask more about their processes or immediately schedule an interview if you know you want to proceed You can choose to wait a while and move forward later You can choose not to pursue an investigation at all You choose what you want O V E R V I E W HOW TO HELP  A SURVIVOR  The following suggestions will not “fix” the pain, but reacting or acting in a supportive way can help them feel safer and less isolated: Be calm If you are in crisis, the survivor may feel the need to take care of you rather than themselves Listen Being a good listener means being non-judgmental and nonblaming Try not to be intrusive Be informed Review this guide You can call any of the resources on campus to ask them about the services they provide this can help the victim feel more comfortable with connecting to support options Encourage If they choose to report to law enforcement or the university, support them in those choices Offer to go with them to speak to Victim Support Services or to the Police Understand that it is normal for the person to experience a wide range of emotions and reactions 25 Here are some specific phrases RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline staff recommend to be supportive through a survivor’s healing process: “I believe you / It took a lot of courage to tell me about this.” "It's not your fault / You didn't anything to deserve this." "You are not alone / I care about you & am here to listen or help in any way I can.” “I’m sorry this happened / This shouldn’t have happened to you.” HOW NOT to HELP A SURVIVOR  While there are many different ways to provide support, be mindful to avoid the following: Don’t question their role in the situation This could make the person feel that they are being blamed and were somehow responsible for the situation Don’t tell them what you would have done Don’t tell them what to do, but rather inform them of the resources available Don’t blame them Don’t tell them how to feel or how you think they should feel Don't promise that everything will be "okay": you don't know what okay looks or feels like for them Only promise what you know you can give-your support, your love, your time Don’t tell anyone else without the confident’s permission or knowledge 27 Additional Notes For complete and detailed information and more resources, check out the Tulane Title IX website (titleix.tulane.edu/) You can find out more about: How to report Giving support to survivors Information and policies How to get involved (through The Well, The O, SAPHE, TUPHE etc.) Works Cited A huge thank you to Andrew Mahaffie for drawing the campus map and coloring pages in the back of the book! “Tips for Talking with Survivors of Sexual Assault | RAINN.” Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse | RAINN, www.rainn.org Office of Student Conduct, Division of Student Affairs “The Tulane University Code.” The Tulane University Code, Tulane University , 2018, pp 19–24 28