{"id":99,"date":"2017-08-04T13:53:31","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T18:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssc.wisc.edu\/~drasmuss\/?page_id=99"},"modified":"2018-02-28T15:52:20","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T21:52:20","slug":"sexual-harassment-information-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ssc.wisc.edu\/soc\/instructor-handbook\/sexual-harassment-information-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Information and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please be aware that UW-Madison has adopted a specific policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence<\/a>, effective January 2018.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This policy prohibits acts of sexual harassment and sexual violence (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking) in all programs and activities of the University. Individuals who engage in such acts, hereafter referred to collectively as sexual harassment and sexual violence, are in violation of this policy and are subject to disciplinary action. This policy also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report sexual harassment or sexual violence, who assist others in reporting, or who participate in University proceedings related to such a report. Individuals who engage in retaliation are subject to disciplinary action.<\/p>\n

The University will provide appropriate education about sexual harassment and sexual violence and this policy. All participants in University programs and activities are responsible for helping to ensure that our campus community is kept free of sexual harassment and sexual violence by refraining from engaging in such conduct, completing required training, and complying with reporting requirements when they become aware of sexual harassment or sexual violence.<\/p>\n

Individuals who are subjected to acts of sexual harassment or sexual violence in violation of this policy are encouraged to report these incidents. All complaints will be treated seriously and investigated fully using a trauma-informed approach. Individuals who experience sexual harassment and sexual violence will have access to appropriate resources regardless of their decision to report.<\/p>\n

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This policy applies to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. University programs and activities held both on and off campus, including those held in other municipalities, states, and nations.<\/p>\n

B. All students while they are on campus or if their off-campus conduct meets and of the following criteria:<\/p>\n

1. The conduct constitutes or would constitute a serious criminal offense, regardless of the existence of any criminal proceedings;
\n2. Conduct indicates that the student presented or may present a danger or threat to the health or safety of self or others; or
\n3. The conduct demonstrates a pattern of behavior that seriously impairs the University’s ability to fulfill its teaching, research or public service missions. (UWS Chapter 17.02(1) and 17.08<\/a>).<\/p>\n

C. All other members of the University community (including, but not limited to: employees, volunteers, visitors, guests, contractors, and third-party vendors) while they are on campus or engaged in activities associated with University programs and activities.<\/p>\n

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WHAT TO DO ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT?<\/h2>\n

We encourage early contact: consultation is not escalation. Timely discussion of people\u2019s concerns may allow resolution before alternatives become limited. The university will protect confidentiality to the extent possible under the law.<\/p>\n

\u2026if you feel you\u2019ve been sexually harassed<\/strong><\/p>\n