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Primary Prevention Programs and Select Examples
| Program Title and Description | Contact Information |
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Vector Solutions online educational program Vector Solutions offers a comprehensive approach to reducing the risk of drug and alcohol abuse and sexual violence among college students. Vector Solution is available 24/7, all semester long, for information on drugs, alcohol, sexual violence, and other health and wellness issues that can affect academic success. Vector Solution’s Essentials is an online prevention education course intended for incoming students. It covers the three most significant behavioral risks new college students face: alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, and sexual violence. Structured around a motivational self-assessment in each area, Essentials incorporates audio, video, and interactive tools and lessons to teach students key concepts and skills. All first-year, transfer, and incoming international undergraduate students, regardless of age or experience, are required to complete both the pre- and post- sections of the Vector Solutions Essentials course. | See article for more information at https://kb.iu.edu/d/biiu |
New Student Orientations During New Student Orientation, topics about sexual misconduct, including definitions under the Sexual Misconduct Policy and available resources are covered with students. New Student Orientation also included a presentation that addressed community standards and sexual violence prevention. | University Office of Civil Rights Compliance |
New Student Athlete Orientation Discussion with incoming student athletes on topics about sexual misconduct, including definitions under the Sexual Misconduct Policy and available resources are covered with students. New Student Orientation also included a presentation that addressed community standards and sexual violence prevention. | University Office of Civil Rights Compliance |
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University Employee Sexual Misconduct Training The online training “Employee Title IX and Compliance Training” is made available to all employees. Additionally, all employees that the university has designated as “Responsible Employees” are required to take the online module on an annual basis, and new employees are notified to take the training upon joining the university. The module contains important information to inform employees about the university’s prohibition and response to all forms of sexual misconduct. This includes key definitions (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and consent), information on bystander intervention and risk reduction, signs of abusive relationships, information about confidentiality and privacy, available supportive measures, and an overview of the university process, and what happens when information regarding an incident of sexual misconduct is brought to the university’s attention. The module also explains reporting options and the specific reporting obligations of those employees designated as Responsible Employees. | University Office of Civil Rights Compliance |
Supervisor Legal Compliance Training The university encourages all supervisors to receive training on legal compliance. As part of this training, information is provided about IU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, including definitions, and the reporting obligations of Responsible Employees. | University Office of Civil Rights Compliance |
New Faculty Orientation As part of New Faculty Orientation, the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Affirmative Action Programs presented information on Title IX and IU's Sexual Misconduct policy, provisions, resources and the role of faculty as Responsible Employees. Time for Q&A is included. | University Office of Civil Rights Compliance |
| Program Title and Description | Contact Information |
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CampusWell Monthly resource sent to students that includes messaging and articles on bystander intervention and sexual assault prevention.https://iun.campuswell.com/ | Dean of Students 219-981-5660 |
The Clothesline Project The Clothesline Project invites students, faculty and staff to design T-shirts in honor of someone who has experienced gender violence, perhaps even themselves. The T-shirts are then exhibited in the Moraine Student Center as a visual representation of the lasting impact violence has on abusers, survivors, their families, and communities. | Dean of Students 219-981-5660 |
Think Fast Think Fast is a live interactive production that uses a game show format to stimulate thought and discussion about topical social issues, including sexual violence.https://college.tjohne.com/event/thinkfast/
| Dean of Students 219-981-5660 |
Denim Day IU faculty, staff and students participate in the annual Denim Day, where millions of people across the world wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence.
| University Office of Civil Rights Compliance ocrc@iu.edu |
Take Back the Night Walk Take Back the Night is an annual walk to support victims of sexual misconduct and gather community efforts to unify our campus.
| University Office of Civil Rights Compliance ocrc@iu.edu |
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Once a year in April, the campus promotes support resources for students, faculty and staff who have experienced sexual assault and create awareness with events like the Take Back the Night Walk and Denim Day.
| University Office of Civil Rights Compliance ocrc@iu.edu |