Train Staff
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How to identify the signs of sexual misconduct
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What behaviors that may lead to/result in sexual misconduct
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What to do when students request confidentiality
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Appropriate methods for responding to a student who may have experienced sexual
misconduct
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How to inform students of the Title IX protections
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Reporting obligations immediately to IX Coordinator
Train Students
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Understand Title IX and what constitutes sexual misconduct under Merritt’s policies
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Options of reporting; formal, confidentiality, timeframes set by the College, or to file with local
enforcement agencies
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Use of college’s grievance procedures used to process sexual misconduct complaints
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Use of college’s disciplinary procedures related to sexual misconduct
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Role of alcohol and drugs that often play in sexual misconduct
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Effects of trauma (mentally and physically) that can result from sexual misconduct
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Title IX protects against retaliation
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Prevent recurrence
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Protects all who participate
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Inform where and how to report a crime
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Protect against retaliation by other students
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