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The Weekly Snapshot
Your source for the latest tips, information, and current campus safety resources from the NCCPS.
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New Sexual Assault Investigations Training Module Available through EVAWI
The
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
OnLine Training Institute (OLTI)
,
developed with funding awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, has announced a new module, entitled
Laboratory Analysis of Biological Evidence and the Role of DNA in Sexual Assault Investigations
. The module explores the complex role of DNA in a sexual assault investigation, including the alternative sources of DNA evidence and their potential significance or impact on a sexual assault investigation. The module includes complex case examples and the opportunity to apply what you have learned to specific scenarios. Scenarios include a synopsis of the sexual assault and a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) report from the victim's medical forensic examination, along with other supplemental materials such as a search warrant, suspect examination reports, clothing documentation forms, documentation of the objective symptoms of drug facilitated sexual assault, and sample laboratory service requests for both toxicology and DNA analysis.
In a
video discussing this new course, Joanne Archambault, Executive Director and founder of EVAWI, says the module is "designed to give survivors the best chance at any form of justice, but in addition to that it is designed to help law enforcement." The resources and tools provided can be easily adapted for use by law enforcement agencies. This module can be printed if you prefer to review the material on paper; however, the information provided for the case examples is limited in the print version and EVAWI highly recommends that you complete this module online if at all possible. You may
download a copy of this DNA module.
EVAWI OLTI provides free training on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault. OLTI modules are peer-reviewed by experts in professional disciplines including law enforcement, prosecution, health care, and victim advocacy. The OLTI offers the opportunity for interested professionals, including those involved with sexual assault investigations on campuses, to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault.
OLTI
courses are available at no charge. Please review the
instructions for information on how to set up an account, enroll in modules, complete coursework, print-out course materials, and download your personalized certificate of completion.
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Need Campus Public Safety or Emergency Management Resources?
Ask us! We strive to improve and expand resources to those charged with providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, teachers and staff at our nation's schools. We also provide comprehensive, centralized resources as well as technical assistance and training specific to campus public safety and emergency management challenges. To date, we have received requests for materials such as model policies, sample MOUs, staffing studies, campus climate surveys, campus carry policies and resources, Title IX and Clery training and resources, and best practices and information on a variety of topics. Please contact us by
email or phone, 1-866-817-5817, with your requests for information and resources.
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Click to download Responding to Sexual Assaults in the Study Abroad Setting (PDF).
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Study and Travel Abroad Safety: New Resource and Upcoming Webinar
EduRisk, the free resource from
United Educators (UE), recently released a new Risk Research Bulletin,
Responding to Sexual Assaults in the Study Abroad Setting. Institutions may have response and/or reporting obligations under Title IX and the Clery Act when their students or other campus community members are traveling or studying abroad. However, according to an analysis undertaken by UE of nearly two dozen claims between 2009-13, most colleges do not have appropriate processes in place to address reports of sexual violence in their study abroad programs.
This bulletin focuses on important practices for colleges and universities to implement for study abroad programs run directly by the institution, including short-term trips and university-owned international campuses. Six topic areas are covered:
1. Offer a prompt and compassionate response to the victim:
a. Recommended on-site resources
b. Using home-campus resources
c. Medical personnel and police (local laws and protocols)
d. Interim measures (if the alleged perpetrator is also a program participant)
e. Other support
f. When victims leave the program
2. Integrate sexual harassment and sexual violence policies into study abroad program
materials
3. Establish a framework for responding to reports
a. Investigations
b. Adjudications
c. Faculty or staff as the perpetrator
4. Train program directors, trip leaders, and students on your policy
a. Program directors and trip leaders (training on Title IX, Clery, and specific resources)
b. Students (importance of outlining policies before travel and cultural norms
5. Train on cultural issues and bystander intervention
a. Cultural issues (stereotypes, language barriers, general health and safety, etc.)
b. Bystander intervention (required by law for all students)
6. Practice responding (test your response plan, integration into tabletop exercises)
In addition, the bulletin contains an an appendix with examples of policies and procedures, and highlighted cultural and safety issues.
As the topic of study and travel abroad safety continues to demand attention, we are pleased to announce that we will be joined by Pascal Schuback, former Global Emergency Manager at the University of Washington for the next webinar in our Campus Public Safety Online series on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2 PM. Pascal will present essential elements needed to expand your campus all-hazard emergency response plan to include international incidents, such as study abroad programs (faculty-led and independent), academic research, athletics, and general university travelers. He will discuss the international role for each phase of emergency management (planning, response, recovery, and mitigation) including the international-specific committees and resources, simple training, and exercises for you to work through and providing a better understanding of possible risks. The deadline to register is Friday, January 15, 2016. Save a seat, for yourself or a group, by
registering today.
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Click to access our online calendar of events.
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Professional Development Opportunities
Title: The REMS TA Center: Your Destination for Free Resources and Tools Supporting the Development of High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education
Hosted by: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center
Dates: December 18, 2016 at 1:30pm Eastern
Location: Online
Fee: Free
Title: National Campus Law Enforcement Trainer Development Program on Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Supported by: East Central University STTAABLE Campus Program, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Dates: January 12-14, 2016 (Deadline to Register is December 18, 2015)
Location: Montclair, NJ
Fee: Free
Title: 3rd Annual National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Summit
Hosted by: The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
Dates: January 26-28, 2016
Location: Long Beach, MS
Fee: Registration Fee
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