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    Sexual harassment has increasingly become a prominent issue on college campuses over the last decade. The U.S. Department of Education released a list of 55 schools under investigation for mishandling sexual assault complaints, including Harvard University Law School, Temple University, and Princeton University. While Stockton College was not on the list, it takes these issues seriously and works to ensure a safe learning environment through programs like Green Dot Bystander Intervention and required Title IX training for students and faculty. Rape is reported to be the most common violent crime on college campuses. Stockton and other colleges are working to change the culture and better educate students through initiatives like interactive speakers during orientation on issues like diversity, inclusion, and safe

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    Sexual harassment has increasingly become a prominent issue on college campuses over the last decade. The U.S. Department of Education released a list of 55 schools under investigation for mishandling sexual assault complaints, including Harvard University Law School, Temple University, and Princeton University. While Stockton College was not on the list, it takes these issues seriously and works to ensure a safe learning environment through programs like Green Dot Bystander Intervention and required Title IX training for students and faculty. Rape is reported to be the most common violent crime on college campuses. Stockton and other colleges are working to change the culture and better educate students through initiatives like interactive speakers during orientation on issues like diversity, inclusion, and safe

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    Sexual Harassment on Campus

    By Kendal Nicole Lambert

    Stock

    School is supposed to be a safe haven for students to explore, learn, and


    grow. However, sexual harassment has been an increasingly prominent issue on
    college campuses over the last decade as both men and women have been
    more open in coming forward to talk about their experiences.
    In May of 2014, as a result of the complaints filed, the U.S. Department of
    Education released a list of colleges and universities that are under investigation
    for possible violations of federal law over their handling of sexual assault
    complaints. Title IX requires educational institutions to act in a nondiscriminatory manner in its programs and as part of the law requires schools to
    take immediate action to eliminate harassment, prevent its recurrence and
    address its effects. Harvard University Law School, Temple University, and
    Princeton University are among the 55 schools on the list that are alleged to
    have mishandled rape and sexual assault complaints. The Richard Stockton
    College of New Jersey did not appear on the list; however, the College takes
    these issues seriously and has continued to work to keeping the College a safe
    learning and working environment.

    Different colleges are added to the list as stories unfold and voices speak
    up about violence experienced on their campuses but some colleges have
    begun to re-evaluate sexual assault education. The first six weeks of school are
    the most dangerous in a female college students life, known as the Red Zone.
    Because sexual assault can target both male and female, it is important for
    everyone to be aware. Our very own Stockton has a number of programs
    dedicated to this issue such as: Green Dot Bystander Intervention, a peer
    Osprey Advocacy team and many tabling events throughout the year which
    educate the college community about domestic violence, sexual harassment,
    assault and stalking. Through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity,
    every Stockton faculty and staff member on campus has been asked to
    complete a Title IX sexual harassment education and prevention online course.
    Students will also be required to take this online course to better equip
    themselves with the knowledge of sexual violence.
    Penn State, which is also on the investigation list, will forever be tainted
    with the notorious sex scandal of football coach Jerry Sandusky. Back in 2011,
    Sandusky was found guilty of 45 of 48 charges that he sexually assaulted 10
    boys over 15 years. Sexual harassment is as simple as a bad joke about a
    woman to as serious as an employer preventing someone from receiving a
    promotion unless they perform sexual favors. Sexual assault falls under the
    larger umbrella of harassment and describes any unwanted physical contact.
    There are a number of outlets students can turn to for help. The Stockton
    Police, our Osprey Student Advocates, the Wellness Center, The Womens Center
    of Atlantic County, the Office of Student Right and Responsibilities (OSRR), the
    Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity, and Resident Assistants & Complex
    Directors are all trained to handle these situations and are available at all times
    for support. Associate Director of Counseling Services Laurie A. Dutton says,
    We attempt to cultivate an environment at Stockton where students feel safe.
    Just like other institutions of higher learning, we have had our cases of sexual
    harassment on campus; however our coordinated community response to sexual
    harassment and sexual assault is constantly tailored by our committee members
    to address these situations quickly and effectively. Ms. Dutton encourages
    students to contact any of the aforementioned outlets in regards to sexual
    harassment, regardless of how small it might seem. Students should also know
    that they have a right to talk to someone in confidence if that person has a right
    to
    confidentiality.
    Students
    can
    find
    further
    information
    at
    http://www.stockton.edu/wellness. If you are interested in attending the Green
    Dot Bystander Skills training on October 19, register with Counseling Services at
    652-4722.

    According to author Peter Finn who wrote Preventing Alcohol-Related


    Problems on Campus: Acquaintance RapeA Guide for Program Coordinators,
    Rape is the most common violent crime committed on college campuses. It is
    now a requirement for colleges to have sexual harassment programs in place for
    students based on the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act. Even if
    not required by federal law, the College has continued to have preventative
    programs such as during Welcome Week at Stockton, the College holds many
    great interactive and informative speakers who educate new and returning and
    transfer students on college issues such as diversity, inclusion, safe sex, and
    drug, and alcohol among other issues. Director of Residential Life, Dr. Denise
    ONeill adds, Despite the high numbers of college and university students
    reporting sexual harassment nationwide, a small percentage reported their
    experiences to a college administrator; many students did not tell anyone their
    story. We are working to change the culture. Greater emphasis is being placed
    on educating students (and student leaders) and keeping them safe. At
    Stockton, we care about this issue and are taking proactive steps to help
    students more effectively.
    While the U.S. Department of Education pulls tighter at the reins to
    prevent sexual harassment, keep in mind that the Stockton community strives
    to continue to keep its process fair handed. Please report any form of
    harassment to an authority figure. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is
    a safe and healthy environment for all and, essential to its mission, recognize
    the value of each individual.

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