Office of Prevention and Advocacy
Our programs aim not only to educate the 麻豆社 community on these topics, but also to emphasize our shared responsibility in speaking out, modeling consent and safety, as well as uplift all community members.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The Office of Prevention and Advocacy is a confidential space meaning that the Prevention Specialist is not required to report any identifying information or allegations of sexual misconduct to the university. The Title IX coordinator helps students by providing information on the Title IX process and options. The Title IX Coordinator is also the only person who can help students with supportive measures such as class accommodations, room changes, and no contact directives.
The Prevention Specialist is not involved in any part of the Title IX process in terms of formal resolutions, investigations, and cannot provide supportive measures. The Prevention Specialist can advocate and connect students with the Title IX Coordinator for supportive measures and resources when consent has been provided by the student. The Prevention Specialist can also accompany students when they speak with the Title IX Coordinator for additional support.
Yes! Both areas have worked together on developing workshops for students, staff, and faculty as well as larger initiatives to bring awareness to topics of interpersonal violence and Title IX.
You can expect support and empathetic listening! The Prevention Specialist is here to provide information, resources, and help as you navigate your experience. To find the Prevention Specialist, please visit the Campus Center Room 289.
The Prevention Specialist is not required to report any sexual misconduct and identifying information to the university. However, it is important to note that a student鈥檚 safety comes first. If there is any concern to safety (i.e., danger to self, danger to others, concern of child abuse), the Prevention Specialist will inform the student that other campus or external partners must be notified.
The only other campus partner that is confidential are members of the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (C-CAPS). All other employees are required to report if a student has shared experiences or situation that are Title IX-related. The information provided to the Title IX Coordinator will remain private between the parties involved.
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