What are VAWA and the Campus SaVE Act?
These 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 Policy and a Human Rights Policy?
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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 Consent may be withdrawn by either party at any time by an outward demonstration through words or actions effectively indicatingintent to end sexual activity.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
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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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Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX or this Policy may be made to the University’s Title IX Coordinator: Emily Ralph ,J.D., 36 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 or at: (973)-408-3635; or eralph@drew.edu.