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These terms refer to laws that are designed to address sexual misconduct and violence on-campus. They were signed by President Obama in 2013 and become effective in October, 2014. VAWA refers to the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which includes the Campus SaVE Act (or Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act). In addition, comprehensive implementing regulations were recently proposed adopted by the Office of Civil Rights, in the federal Department of Education , on June 20, 2014. They will become final later in 2014, and and became effective in 2015.
Why Does Drew Now Have Two Policies - A Sexual Harassment and Misconduct TIX Grievance Policy and a Human Rights Policy?
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More information about who to contact and how to make a report is provided in the Contacts and Resources section of the Sexual Misconduct TIX Grievance Procedures and here:
httphttps://www.drew.edu/titleixtitle-ix-eeo/how-to-file-a-human-rights-or-sexual-misconduct-complaint/office/
What Should I Do If I Observe What Should I Do If I Observe Sexual Misconduct
If you observe dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other sexual misconduct, effective bystander intervention, including a simple statement, word of caution, offer of assistance, or phone call to Public Safety Campus Security or the Madison Police, can protect others and prevent serious harm. Always take reasonable and prudent actions to protect the safety of others and yourself. If off-campus, you should immediately seek assistance from a person in authority, or the local law enforcement.
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Under Drew’s Policy, effective consent is clear, informed, and freely given. It is communicated by mutually understandable words or actions which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity by persons of legal age. Consent as a result of coercion, intimidation, threat of force, or force is not effective consent. Effective consent may never be given by minorsindividuals below the age of consent, mentally disabled persons, and those who are incapacitated as a result of alcohol or other drug consumption (voluntary or involuntary) or those who are unconscious, unaware or otherwise physically helpless.
Effective consent to one form of sexual activity cannot imply consent to other sexual acts. A previous relationship or previous consent, including a dating relationship or previous sexual involvement, does not imply consent to future sexual acts. Consent may be withdrawn by either party at any time by an outward demonstration through words or actions effectively indicatingintent to end sexual activity. Consent cannot be effective when it results from threat of physical force, intimidation, or coercion.
Can Someone Who is Incapacitated Give Consent?
Incapacity means an individual is not capable of making a rational, reasonable decision because he or she lacks the ability to understand the who, what, when, where, why or how of their sexual interaction. Incapacity may also result from involuntary physical restraint as well as from voluntary or involuntary drug or alcohol use. Incapacity can arise from alcohol or drug use, or from ingestion of substances often referred to as date rape drugs, including, but not limited to Rohypnol, Ketamine, GHB, or Burundanga.
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You will also be told of the confidential counseling services that are available to you, both on- and off-campus. If you have concerns about making a report or have questions you would like answered before you do make a report, these resources can provide you confidential advice and counseling as you work through your options.
Interim Measures
Interim measures or restrictions, such as no contact orders or geographical restrictions, may be imposed at the discretion of the University. Suspensions are administered when an immediate threat of harm to the health, safety, or well-being of a member of the campus community is identified prior to a determination of responsibility or no responsibility. Drew may also impose a variety of other interim restrictions and/or remedies designed to meet the goals of this Policy. Interim measures are imposed by the Office of the Dean of Students
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- The Madison Police Department can be contacted at: (973) - 593-3000 or 9-1-1 (emergency)
- The Morris County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) can be contacted at (973) - 285-2900
The Drew University Public Safety Department can Campus Security can be contacted at: (973) - 408-3379; or at 3379 (on-campus).
Drew Residence Life staff can be contacted at: (973)-408-3394.
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Academic Support Services can be contacted at:
- The College of Liberal Arts: the Associate Dean for Academic Services - (973) 408-3290;
- The Theological School: the Associate Dean for Academics - (973) 408-3647;
- The Caspersen School of Graduate Studies: the Associate Dean - (973) 408-3283
The Student Accessibility Coordinator (ADA) can be contacted at: (973) - 408-3962.
https://drew.edu/center-academic-excellence/
The Student Accessibility Coordinator (ADA) can be contacted at: (973) - 408-3962.
Additional off-Additional off-campus resources include:
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Complaints of sexual harassment or misconduct may also be reported to the Campus Conduct Hotline at 1-866-943-5787 or at investigations@drew.edu.via this form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?DrewUniv&layout_id=2
The National Stalking Resource Center can be reached at:
http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center
GLBTQ Resources
Pandora’s Project: www.pandys.org/lgbtsurvivors.html
The National Domestic Abuse Hotline:
http://www.thehotlinevictimsofcrime.org/2012/06/lgbtq-relationships-and-abuse/our-programs/stalking-resource-center
1-800-799-7233
Legal Resources
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Other University officials, who may be contacted to report an incident, include:
- William Ortman, Pepin (Public Safety)Richard Wall: 973-408-3378 or 3379; wortman@drew rwall@drew.edu
- Michelle Brisson, Ehinger Center – First Floor (Student Activities) 973-408-3460 mbrisson@drew.edu
- Joanne MontroseStephanie Pelham, 973-408-3611 3961 (CSGS); jmontros@drewspelham@drew.edu
- Frank Merckx, Ehinger Center 147 (Campus Life and Student Affairs) 973-408-3390 fcmerckx@drew.edu,
Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX or this Policy may be made to the University’s Title IX Coordinator: Emily Ralph ,J.D.Cynthia Garrett, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 or at: (973)-408-3635; or eralph@drewor cgarrett@drew.edu.