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Table of Contents
1. 05
Introduction
07
Acknowledgements
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Executive Summary
Introduction
2. 27
Findings
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Demographics
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More
Demographics
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Prevalence of
Sexual Harassment,
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Prevalence of
Victimization:
Findings Stalking, Dating/
Domestic Abuse
Faculty/Staff-
Perpetrated Sexual
and Violence, and Harassment
Unwanted Sexual
Contact
36 38 40 42 44
More About Prevalence of Prevalence of Prevalence of More About
FacultyStaff Victimization: Victimization: Victimization: Dating/Domestic
Sexual Student-Perpetrated Stalking and Dating/Domestic Abuse and Violence:
Harassment Sexual Harassment Perpetration Abuse and Cyber Abuse and and
Perpetration and Perpetration Information Violence Psychological Abuse
Information
46 48 50 52 54
More About Prevalence of More About Disclosing After Victims 03
Dating/Domestic Victimization: Unwanted Victimization Reports of
Abuse and Violence: Unwanted Sexual Sexual Contact Impact on
Physical Violence Contact Perpetration Daily Life
56 58 60 62
Alcohol and Drug Students Health Students Students
Use at Time of and Well Being Perceptions of Perceptions of
Victimization Safety at the Institutional
Institution Response
3. 65
Current Programs
Current Programs
4. 73
Next Steps
Next Steps
5. 77
Additional
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Appendix A:
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Appendix B:
The successful launch and timely completion of the Chancellor William McRaven is a transformative
Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments (CLASE) leader. With the support of the UT Board of Regents,
Survey at The University of Texas at El Paso is due the Chancellors vision has been to recognize all
in large part to the collective effort and dedication forms of violence that our students experience and
of many individuals. The CLASE survey is part of implement strategies toward pioneering solutions. It
the larger empirical CLASE study of prevalence and has been a privilege to be a part of this noble charge.
perpetration of five forms of violence and misconduct
including sexual harassment by faculty/staff, sexual We want to thank and extend our gratitude to
harassment by students, stalking, dating/domestic UTEP President Diana S. Natalicio, for engaging
abuse and violence, and unwanted sexual contact students and the campus community in the deepest 07
across 13 institutions in The University of Texas understanding and strategies of these issues to
System. The research also includes focused analysis ensure the safety and academic achievement of all
with professionals at rotating campuses and an students. Her leadership is commendable.
innovative multi-year cohort study to assess impact
and program outcomes at The University of Texas at We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to
Austin. Dr. Wanda Mercer, associate vice chancellor for
student affairs at the UT System Office of Academic
First, the research team and the university Affairs. Dr. Mercer was our on-the-ground leader,
community owe an immense debt of gratitude to expertly assisting this team through the labyrinth
all student participants. We understand more about of institutions of higher education. Undoubtedly,
our students lives because they took the time to the CLASE project would have been unachievable
complete this survey. We are particularly grateful without Dr. Mercers aptitude and commitment.
to the survivors of sexual harassment, stalking,
dating/domestic abuse and violence, and unwanted Our gratitude and appreciation goes out to UTEP
sexual contact. Survivors contributions were CLASE Stakeholder Group chair Assistant Vice
especially critical to move program and response President Ryan Holmes with fellow members
policies forward so our hope is that the findings are Associate Vice President Catie McCorry Andalis,
ref lective of their experiences. Public Information Officer Elizabeth Ashby,
Director Corey Bailey, Assistant Director Denise
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Team-Institute on Domestic Violence
& Sexual Assault (IDVSA)
Carrejo, Vice President Gary Edens, Coordinator IDVSA graduate research assistants Michelle
Arely Hernandez, Associate Vice President Louie Chelly Calandra and McKenna Talley worked
Rodriguez, Assistant Chief Raymond Rodrguez, tirelessly to develop this report.
Director Sherri Terrell, Assistant Vice President
Sandy Vasquez, and Chief Clifton Walsh for their We have stood on the broad shoulders of a large
commitment and tireless energy developing community of sexual assault and violence researchers
recruitment and promotional efforts that led to a and colleagues that willingly shared their survey tools
successful fall survey launch. and consulted with us. We are deeply appreciative for
their commitment and generosity.
Chris Kaiser, director of public policy for the Texas
Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA), and
Aaron Setlif f, director of public policy for the Texas
Council on Family Violence (TCFV) receive our
immense gratitude for their superb legal prowess
and guidance.
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If we want to change our campus culture, then we have to Students anonymously and voluntarily answered
be open and honest about our students experiences, no questions using a web-based platform in three broad
matter how uncomfortable it is. Our UT System institu- areas: health and well-being, general perceptions
tions have numerous, effective programs to serve victims about the institutions response to addressing four
of sexual assault and misconduct, yet we can and must areas protected under Title IX legislation (sexual
do better because even one incident is too many. These harassment, stalking, dating/domestic abuse and
findings provide specific data to more deeply understand violence, and unwanted sexual contact), and if they
our students experiences, and address the problem. had personal experience with any of these since 09
their enrollment at a UT System institution. At
William H. McRaven UTEP, 3,012 students participated. The response
Chancellor, The University of Texas System rate was 15%
The Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments Sexual harassment, stalking, dating/domestic
(CLASE) (pronounced class) project is a research abuse and violence, and unwanted sexual contact
study about The University of Texas System are pervasive societal issues. Research indicates that
students experiences with sexual harassment, college-aged students may be at particular risk for
stalking, dating/domestic abuse and violence, victimization, and institutions of higher education
and unwanted sexual contact.1 The CLASE project (IHEs) have a moral and legal responsibility to
was implemented to better understand students implement strategies that minimize risks for their
experiences and perceptions of these acts with students. The UT System and its institutional
the goal to increase student safety. Findings will leaders have set the goal to do just thatfurther
inform institution-specific efforts that address understand, address, and work to eliminate
victimization and perpetration risks across the these acts by continuing to dedicate and commit
University of Texas (UT) System.2 This document significant institutional efforts and resources. It
presents the web-based findings for UTEP is equally important to recognize that these issues
summarizes existing institutional direct programs are not unique to IHEs, but are social problems that
that serve students, and reports strategic next steps. should be viewed in the larger societal context.
Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students
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Race/Ethnicity
The UT System is uniquely positioned to further
contribute to the understanding of the impact these
forms of violence have on racially and ethnically
diverse student populations, particularly Hispanic Title IX Forms of Violence
and Latino/a students. Findings do not explore
the intersectionality of race/ethnicity and sexual Title IX is the Education Amendment of 1972 that
states, No person in the United States shall, on
harassment, stalking, dating/domestic abuse and
the basis of sex, be excluded from participation
violence, and unwanted sexual contact. The CLASE
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
project will work toward these aims in the future.
discrimination under any education program or
activity receiving Federal financial assistance.4
Complex Accountability for Institutions of
Higher Education Some forms of violence are prohibited types of
In recent years, universities nationwide have been sex discrimination under Title IX. These forms
grappling with how to identify and respond to victims of violence include sexual harassment, stalking,
and hold perpetrators accountable. However, in dating/domestic violence, and sexual assault.
university settings, striking the balance of justice for
victims and accountability of the alleged offenders This report uses the term unwanted sexual
is more complex, particularly when the offender contact to include unwanted sexual touching,
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has been identified as another student. University attempted rape, and rape. These particular forms
actors have a duty to uphold the liberties of all their of violence are often referred to as sexual assault
within the context of federal and state statutes.
students (victims and alleged offenders). University
actors also have a duty to address the needs of all
their students in a system where there are both Title
IX and criminal justice process reporting options. Report Organization
Research indicates formal reporting is incredibly
complex for victims, because it is most likely that the This report is organized into five major sections.
victim and alleged offender know, have known, or
are related to each other. Part 1: Introduction gives background information
about the CLASE project, including its methodology.
Nationally, university actors need more support
and resources dedicated to the implementation Part 2: Findings include 18 infographics illustrating
of disciplinary processes, police investigations, the prevalence rates, related impact, and student
an advanced understanding of Title IX legislation perceptions of institutional response.
and processes, and student support services.3
This research seeks to contribute to UT System Part 3: Current Programs summarizes the current
institutions understanding of these issues. institutional efforts to address sexual harassment,
stalking, dating/domestic abuse and violence, and
unwanted sexual contact.
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Federal legislation, mandatory legal regulations, Recent campus climate surveys have found rates of
and the creation of the White House Task Force to faculty/staff-perpetrated sexual harassment ranging
Protect Students from Sexual Assault also brought from 21% to 38% with variation in victimization
these issues to the publics attention. The Task Forces rates among students of different genders and
first report, Not Alone7, identified priority areas for classifications in school.11,12 Rates of student-
research, including the critical role of benchmarking perpetrated sexual harassment have ranged from
surveys to assess efforts that build on knowledge and 39% to 64.5%, with similar variation (See Appendix
improve prevention and intervention undertakings. A, Table 1).13,14 While undergraduate students indicate
IDVSA researchers have been a part of all these efforts. higher rates of sexual harassment perpetrated
by their peers than do graduate and professional
See www.utsystem.edu/CLASE for a full description of the students, graduate and professional students indicate
CLASE Project. higher rates of sexual harassment perpetrated by
a faculty or staff member than do undergraduate
students. The difference in perpetration details
and school classification may occur due to a greater
amount of interaction with faculty and staff in
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graduate and professional programs, as well as the physical violence victimization as measures of dating
inherent nature of power differentials in student- and dating/domestic violence. Methodological and
teacher relationships.15,16 Gaps may also be reflected measurement approaches across national studies
in the information available about undergraduate make exact comparisons across prevalence rates
prevalence rates of sexual harassment perpetrated by difficult.
faculty or staff.
The high rates of disclosure among men are
However, methodological and measurement surprising, although not without precedent; several
approaches across national studies make exact studies indicate that male and female college
comparisons about these issues difficult. Appendix A students report experiencing dating/domestic abuse
provides a summary of two other national studies for and violence at similar rates. What is also known is
contrast and methodological differences are noted. that the consequences or impact of this abuse and
violence is often greater for women, who are more
likely to experience emotional consequences and
Stalking
severe injuries. For example, in the CLASE study,
Stalking is defined as the persistent [use of]
women reported higher rates of injuries that needed
threatening or harassing tactics that are unwanted
medical treatment, problems with school, and
and fear-inducing, such as being followed, spied
serious emotional difficulties. Womens violence also
on, or sent repeated unwanted messages.17 Recent 13
tends to be a protective behavior used in response to
research at IHEs found that stalking prevalence
violence initiated by an abusive, intimate partner;
rates range from 2.9% to 26%, with higher rates
a strong predictor of womens violence is mens
typically experienced by undergraduates and female violence against them.29,30 The inability to measure
students.18-21 CLASE stalking prevalence rates are the intent, including self-defense and coercive control
comparable to prevalence rates across US institutions as describe above, are limitations of behaviorally-
Appendix A provides additional comparison data. specific measures.
Dating/domestic abuse and violence Yet, mens dating/domestic abuse and violence rates
The Department of Justice (DOJ) defines dating/ are concerning. Findings indicate that both male and
domestic abuse and violence as a pattern of abusive female students are harming one another at troubling
behavior22 committed by the victims current or rates during the particularly important young-
former spouse, current or former cohabitant, or adulthood developmental stage. No physical violence
person similarly situated under domestic or family perpetrated against anyone is tolerable. Societal
violence law; partners in a non-marital romantic or pressures and expectations may also mean that
intimate relationship are also included.23 Prevalence women face fewer social barriers to reporting than do
rates vary across studies due, in part, to diverse men. This research area needs further investigation
methodological practices. Recent research at IHEs to fully appreciate the findings and develop programs
indicated that students experience dating/domestic and services that respond to all students needs.
violence at rates of 4.9% to 11.5%.24-28 The CLASE
study included psychological abuse, cyber abuse, and
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FOUR GENERAL TERMS AREAS OF BEHAVIORS/ accurately assess the prevalence of issues protected
TO DESCRIBE ISSUES EXPERIENCES THAT THE
UNDER STUDY INSTRUMENT ASKED under Title IX legislation and to accommodate three
PARTICIPANTS ABOUT
survey versions. Students ages 18 or older voluntarily
1. Sexist Hostility/Sexist
and anonymously participated and the survey was
Gender Harassment
structured to protect their confidentiality and
Faculty/Staff-Perpetrated 2. Sexual Hostility/Crude
privacy. All data were kept on a secure server. The IRB
Sexual Harassment Gender Harassment
at UT Austin reviewed and approved this project (IRB
3. Unwanted Sexual Attention
4. Sexual Coercion
approval No. 2015-09-0110) and served as the IRB of
record.
1. Sexist Hostility/Sexist
Gender Harassment
Interpreting percentages and the number of
2. Sexual Hostility/Crude
Student-Perpetrated survey participants
Gender Harassment
Sexual Harassment39 Research reports that present findings as percentages
3. Unwanted Sexual Attention
4. Sexual Harassment Via
often include the overall number of participants to
Electronic Communication provide more context for the reader. For example,
18% of students experience sexual assault might
Stalking40 1. Stalking
be more useful if the overall number of students
1. Cyber Abuse at the institution is also included when reporting
Dating/Domestic Abuse and 15
2. Psychological Abuse the percentage. In the infographic reports, several
Violence
3. Physical Violence
factors led to the decision to be parsimonious so that
1. Unwanted Sexual Touching they contain only percentages. The overall population
Unwanted Sexual Contact 2. Attempted Rape of students and number of survey participants are
3. Rape
known and reported in the reports demographics
For the complete copy of the CLASE web-based survey see the Research section. Also, the number of participants for each
Methods Report. question and all other relevant data are provided
to any interested reader in the Research Methods
perceptions of safety, and several other areas. Report and available on the project website: www.
Students were also asked behaviorally-specific utsystem.edu/CLASE.
questions about their experiences in the four areas
protected under Title IX (sexual harassment, stalking, More importantly, the research team employed
dating/domestic abuse and violence, and unwanted the most rigorous and scientific methods available
sexual contact) since their enrollment as a student at in survey research, as explained in the Research
the institution. Methods Report. The margins of error were calculated
and reported for all percentages and reliability tests
A random sample was selected of all currently were performed on the instruments. Both strategies
enrolled, eligible students. The sample size was add confidence to the reported findings.
based on criteria that ensured adequate power to
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The CLASE findings are relevant to all students since How was prevalence estimated?
their enrollment at UTEP, not just those students Criminal justice experts were engaged to define the
participating in the study. victimization survey questions that met Title IX
legislation violations. Prevalence was defined by the
Victimization questions proportion of students enrolled in the UT System who
The CLASE survey was designed to be consistent had experienced sexual harassment, stalking, dating/
with the highest standards of scientific rigor and domestic abuse and violence, or unwanted sexual
professional best practices in the field. Administrator contact victimization since enrollment at a current
Researcher Campus Climate Collaborative (ARC3)41 institution. Sexual harassment, stalking, dating/
and Campus Attitudes Towards Safety (CATS)42 domestic abuse and violence, and unwanted sexual
served as the primary web-based survey tools. contact are all violations under Title IX legislation.
Both measurements are well-known and broadly
referenced. Reliability and validity tests were See Appendix B and the Research Methods Report for a
performed for their use in UT academic institution detailed summary of the study methodology.
settings. To increase consistency in participants
understandings of the meaning of each question, the Identifying and addressing
survey instruments consist of behaviorally-specific study limitations
16 questions. The table below outlines the behaviors The study had several limitations. Voluntary surveys
measured in the survey. The CLASE tool is outlined may have the potential to reflect response bias
on page 15. because some participants may have answered
survey questions either inaccurately or untruthfully
For the complete copy of the CLASE web-based survey see due to a misunderstanding or to be socially desirable.
the Research Methods Report. In addition, some may assume that students with the
experience of victimization are more drawn to this
Institutional stakeholder type of study. Three strategies were used to minimize
group collaborations overestimation of victimization. First, the study
The CLASE project was implemented with the was not advertised as a study about victimization.
involvement of an Institutional Stakeholder Group at Second, weighting strategies were used so that the
every institution. The Institutional Stakeholder Group findings were reflective of the student population
included representatives from the administration, by gender, race/ethnicity, and school classification
faculty, staff, and students. The stakeholder group at the institution. Third, margins of error were
members had the opportunity to provide input also calculated to reflect relative confidence in the
and discuss findings. These multidisciplinary findings.
partnerships strengthened the project process and
outcomes, and were reflective of the projects value to Behaviorally-specific questions
be inclusive and culturally grounded. Advances in social science have improved the ability
to measure victimization over the last decade.
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Throughout the report student-perpetrated sexual harassment is not
divided by subscales; the data were analyzed as one measure.
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Research Team
Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault This research study was funded by The University
(IDVSA), School of Social Work,
of Texas System Board of Regents. The opinions,
The University of Texas at Austin
findings, and conclusions expressed in this publication
Nol Busch-Armendariz, PhD, LMSW, MPA are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect
Principal Investigator, Associate Vice President for Research, those of The University of Texas System.
University Presidential Professor & Director of IDVSA
For questions on this report, please email idvsa@austin.
Leila Wood, PhD, LMSW utexas.edu
Co-Investigator & IDVSA Director of Research
Matt Kammer-Kerwick, PhD More information about IDVSA can be found here:
Co-Investigator & Research Scientist, https://sites.utexas.edu/idvsa
Bureau of Business Research
Alexander Wang, MS
Research Associate
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The color scheme in this report was intentional, representing the unifying colors of advocacy, survival, and dedication
to ending violence. Selected colors corresponded with awareness campaigns.
Orange-red: Was selected for faculty/staff perpetrated harassment since there is not a representing ribbon campaign.
Blue: National Bullying Prevention Month: www.stompoutbullying.org
Silver: National Stalking Awareness Month: www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org
Purple: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: www.nnedv.org
Teal: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month: www.nsvrc.org
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Demographics 2. FINDINGS
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Gender
Identity1
Female Male Additional Gender Identity Female Male Additional Gender Identity
100% 100%
Asian: 1% Asian: 1%
Race/
Ethnicity3,4 African American: 3% African American: 2%
Multiracial: 1% Multiracial: 1%
100% 100%
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International 10% 9%
Student
Military
7% 5%
Affiliation
Caretaking for
18% 17%
Children at Home
In a Romantic
Relationship 52% 58%
100% 100%
20,100
Number of Students Invited to Participate
3,012
Number of Students that Participated
15%Response Rate
Thirty-three percent of victims were seniors. Findings are relevant to the population of students at
UTEP. The methodology ensures that the estimates pro-
vide for statistical confidence and adequate anonymity
Most students lived at home with their parent(s) or guardian(s) of study participants. The research methodology report
provides details about research design and sampling
(60%), or in an off-campus non-university sponsored residence methodology including the sample size and the related
(24%). margin of error.
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Stalking, Dating/Domestic Abuse and Violence,
and Unwanted Sexual Contact1
Student-
Perpetrated 20%
Sexual Harassment
Stalking 13%
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Unwanted
Attempted Rape 5%
Sexual
Contact
Rape 7%
100%
The margin of error is +/- 2% at 95% confidence.
See Appendix F in the Research Methods Report for more information.
Findings are relevant to all students at UTEP. More information about this issue
available on the next page.
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Faculty/Staff-Perpetrated Sexual Harassment
by Classification in School and Gender Identity1,2
Undergraduate Graduate/Professional
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Harassment
Undergraduate: The margin of error is +/- 2% at 95% confidence.
Graduate/Professional: The margin of error is +/- 7% at 95% confidence.
See Appendix F in the Research Methods Report for more information. +Extremely low victimization rate Male
Findings are relevant to all students at UTEP. More information about this issue
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Understanding the 1. The survey used self-report data and asked only
reported having experienced crude sexual harassment. Findings are relevant to the population of students at
UTEP. The methodology ensures that the estimates pro-
vide for statistical confidence and adequate anonymity
of study participants. The research methodology report
Additional Information provides details about research design and sampling
methodology including the sample size and the related
These are additional data not presented in the infographic. margin of error.
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Harassment Perpetration1
Male 75%
Gender
Identity of Female 15%
Perpetrator2
Unknown 10%
Faculty 51%
Academic
Status of Staff 12%
Perpetrator3
Student
37%
Employee
Yes 80%
Did it happen
on campus? No 20%
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100%
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Perpetrated Sexual Harassment by
Classification in School and Gender
Identity and Perpetration Information1,2
Undergraduate Graduate/Professional
Student-
Female 24% Female 23%
Perpetrated
Sexual Male 14% Male 17%
Harassment
100% 100%
Male 80%
Gender
Identity of Female 15%
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Perpetrator4
Unknown 5%
on campus?5 No 24%
100%
Undergraduate: The margin of error is +/- 3% at 95% confidence.
Graduate/Professional: The margin of error is +/- 7% at 95% confidence.
See Appendix F in the Research Methods Report for more information.
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Classification in School and Gender Identity
and Perpetration Information1,2
Undergraduate Graduate/Professional
100% 100%
Stalking:
Perpetration Information3
Male 68%
Gender
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Perpetrator4
Unknown 15%
Acquaintance 34%
Close
Relationship Relationship
33%
to Perpetra-
Stranger 30%
tor 5,6
Faculty/Staff 4%
Yes 49%
Did it happen
on campus? No 51%
100%
Undergraduate: The margin of error is +/- 2% at 95% confidence.
Graduate/Professional: The margin of error is +/- 6% at 95% confidence.
See Appendix F in the Research Methods Report for more information.
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Fifty-one percent of stalking incidents occurred off-campus. 3. These analyses are based on questions posed
to victims to recount one victimization since
they had enrolled that had the greatest impact on
them. This does not describe all the victimiza-
tions reported by students in this survey.
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Abuse and Violence by Classification in School
and Gender Identity1,2
Undergraduate Graduate/Professional
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100% 100%
Undergraduate: The margin of error is +/- 3% at 95% confidence.
Graduate/Professional: The margin of error is +/- 7% at 95% confidence.
See Appendix F in the Research Methods Report for more information.
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students who had been in a dating or marital relationship while at Findings are relevant to the population of students at
UTEP. The methodology ensures that the estimates pro-
UTEP reported having experienced psychological abuse. vide for statistical confidence and adequate anonymity
of study participants. The research methodology report
provides details about research design and sampling
Twelve percent of male and 11% of female undergraduate students methodology including the sample size and the related
margin of error.
who had been in a dating or marital relationship while at UTEP
reported having experienced physical violence.
victimization.
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and Violence Perpetration: Cyber and
Psychological Abuse1
Cyber Psychological
100% 100%
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Violence Perpetration: Physical Violence1
Physical
Male 58%
Gender
Identity of Female 41%
Perpetrator2
Unknown 1%
Other 8%
Yes 46%
Was it a student
from the same No 54%
46 institution?
Dont Know 0%
on campus?
No 88%
100%
These are additional data not presented in the infographic. 3. Relationship was originally defined in eight
mutually exclusive categories. Categories were col-
lapsed into three categories for the analysis.
Among students who experienced physical violence, 57% of 4. Percentage may not equal 100% because of
female students and 37% of male students experienced minor inju- rounding.
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Sexual Contact by Classification in School
and Gender Identity1,2
Undergraduate Graduate/Professional
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Female 8% Female 5%
Rape
Male 5% Male +
100% 100%
Undergraduate: The margin of error is +/- 2% at 95% confidence.
Graduate/Professional: The margin of error is +/- 6% at 95% confidence.
See Appendix F in the Research Methods Report for more information.
+Extremely low victimization rate
Findings are relevant to all students at UTEP.
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Contact Perpetration1
Male 68%
Gender
Identity of Female 21%
Perpetrator2
Unknown 11%
Acquaintance 35%
Relationship Close
53%
Relationship
to Perpetrator3
Stranger 11%
Faculty/Staff 1%
on campus?
No 88%
100%
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Disclosing After 2. FINDINGS
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Victimization
Did you tell anyone about the incident(s) before the survey?
52
Parent or guardian 27%
Other family member 21%
When you disclosed, Roommate 11%
who did you tell?1,2
UTEP University Counseling Center 7%
Local police 7%
Off-campus counselor/therapist 5%
Doctor/nurse 3%
Religious leader 3%
11%
UTEP Office of Student Conduct
and Conflict Resolution
3%
UTEP Police Department
2%
of victims who disclosed UTEP Department of
told someone at the Residence Life 1%
institution UTEP DOT: Do One Thing
Bystander Intervention Program 1%
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Infographic Data were lower than 1% and were not reported in the
infographic: Student Health Center, Title IX Co-
ordinator, Equal Employment Of fice, referral to
of f-campus Center Against Sexual and Family Vio-
The majority (70%) of victims of interpersonal violence did not lence, Military Student Success Center, and ROTC
tell anyone about the incident(s) prior to taking the survey. Staf f/Other Military Personnel.
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of Impact on Daily Life1,2
Academic
11%
Had to take time off
9%
Needed to
6%
Had to drop
from school repeat a class one or more
courses
Financial
4% 0% 2%
Had to take time off Needed emergency financial Had to pay
from work support from the University for tutoring
54
Services
2% 2% 1%
Needed Needed Needed victim
medical care legal services advocacy services
Housing
1% 3% 0%
Needed Needed to relocate Needed
housing services to another residence emergency shelter
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at Time of Victimization1,2
Victims 3 Perpetrators 4
Stalking 8% 13%
Cyber
11% 17%
Abuse
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Dating/
Psychological 12% 22%
Domestic
Abuse
Abuse and
Violence
Physical
16% 23%
Violence
Unwanted Sexual
46% 76%
Contact
alcohol/drugs in physical violence incidents. 4. The survey originally included six response cat-
egories. The analyses are based on four collapsed
categories (They had been using alcohol; They
Seventy-six percent of perpetrators and 46% of victims had used had been using drugs; They had been using both
alcohol and drugs; and They had been taking pre-
alcohol/drugs in physical violence incidents. scription drugs not as prescribed). Data presented
include only participants who reported the perpe-
trator using alcohol and/or drugs.
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Students Health 2. FINDINGS
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and Well-Being
Non-Victims Victims
Depression
Symptoms 9% 20%
PTSD
Symptoms 12% 28%
Impact on Physical Health Impact on Alcohol Consumption
100% 100%
65%
45% 44%
30%
27% 27%
24%
20%
13%
14%
Headaches/ GI Sleep
Dizziness Problems Problems
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of Safety at the Institution
Non-Victims Victims
100%
89%
88%
83% 83%
80% 80%
72%
68%
64%
61%
57%
52% 54%
50%
60 I feel safe at I feel safe at my I feel safe on I feel safe attending I feel safe I feel safe I feel safe
my campus off-campus campus off-campus, attending walking across walking across
residence hall residence non-university campus- campus at night parking lots of
sponsored events sponsored garages
events
Perceptions of Victimization Risks2,3,4
Non-Victims Victims
100%
87% 87%
87%
82%
80% 77%
75%
63%
47% 45%
Yes Yes
20%
There is something I can do
about sexual violence on 11%
this campus.
I feel safe from I feel safe from I feel safe from I feel safe Sexual violence
dating/domestic sexual violence sexual from stalking is a problem
violence harassment
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of Institutional Response
Take the
Not
report Likely
Likely 87% 73%
seriously
30% 36%
40% 40% 40% 37% 40% 28%
Non- Non-
Victims Victims
Victims Victims
30% 36%
20% 33%
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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) takes se- ing West, Room 202, or call (915) 747-5302. In addi-
riously its responsibility to address sexual assault, tion, the After Hours Crisis Line may be reached at
harassment, stalking, and dating/domestic abuse (915) 747-5302. 67
and violence on campus. A top priority is to educate
members of the campus community on the policies, UTEP Employee Assistance Pro-
procedures, and resources that pertain to victim gram-Deer Oaks
support and/or the reporting of offenses. The Uni- The UTEP EAP can provide referrals for counseling
versity facilitates numerous educational programs to faculty and staff members and their families. 24
and services, and has departments dedicated to hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-866-327-2400.
preventing and responding to sexual harassment,
assault, and violence. The programs and resources UTEP Student Health Center
listed below are communicated to the campus com- General medical care and patient education for en-
munity on a regular basis through electronic, print, rolled students. Located at Union Building East,
and social media platforms and through peer-to- Room 100. Call (915) 747-5624 (primary) or (915) 747-
peer education. 6545 (secondary).
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at 580 Giles Road. Call (915) 593-7300 or for 24/7 Cri- lice are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
sis Hope Line 1-800-727-0511.
Office of Equal Opportuni-
The Hospitals at Providence ty (Title IX Compliance)
Sierra Medical Campus The Office of Equal Opportunity/Title IX maintains
(also known as Sierra Medical Center) a leadership role in UTEPs commitment to ensur-
Hospital that provides Sexual Assault Nurse Ex- ing a safe UTEP campus where all individuals are
aminer (SANE) examinations. Call the Emergency treated with civility, dignity, and respect. Individu-
Room (915) 747-4000. als may contact the office to initiate an investigation
concerning sexual harassment, assault, stalking, or
The Texas Association Against violence.
Sexual Assault (TAASA)
TAASA provides education, prevention, and advoca- Title IX Coordinator
cy to victims of sexual assault. Contact (512) 474-7190 The Title IX Coordinator at the Office of Equal Op-
or visit http://taasa.org for information. portunity can assist individuals with filing a report
and beginning an investigation into an incident. In-
Domestic Violence Hotline cidents involving students are investigated through
68 Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 Teletypewrit- the Office of Student Conduct and Conf lict Resolu-
er (TTY) for more information. tion (OSCCR). The Office of Equal Opportunity in-
vestigates incidents involving faculty or staff. The
National Sexual Assault Hotline Title IX Coordinator has primary responsibility for
Call 1-800-656-4673 for information. coordinating the Universitys efforts to comply with
and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX.
Fort Bliss Family Advocacy Program Email Sandy Vasquez svasquez@utep.edu or call
Call (915) 568-9129 or (915) 568-9134; 24/7 Domestic Vi- (915) 747-5662.
olence Hotline (915) 269-2013, or 24/7 Sexual Assault
Hotline (915) 245-8991 for information and assistance. Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Students)
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Students) Ryan
Coordinated Response Holmes is responsible for the investigation of in-
cidents involving UTEP. Email Ryan Holmes at
UTEP Police Department rholmes@utep.edu or call (915) 747-7448.
Individuals may file a report with campus police for
incidents of sexual violence, sexual harassment, dat- Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Edu-
ing/domestic abuse and violence, or stalking that oc- cation, Training, and Outreach)
cur on campus. If the incident(s) occurred off cam- The Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Education, Train-
pus, UTEP Police will assist individuals by contacting ing and Outreach), Catie McCorry-Andalis, is re-
the appropriate law enforcement agency. UTEP Po- sponsible for all campus education, outreach, and
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Dean of Students (DOS) Office UTEP produces, distributes, and/or makes available
The Dean of Students Office assists students in fil- informational print materials regarding sexual as-
ing a report and beginning an investigation into an sault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic
incident. Additionally, the Dean of Students Office violence, and stalking. 69
can provide students with on-campus resources and
support such as changes in on-campus living ar- Trainings for Faculty, Staff, and Students
rangements, parking, and academic schedules, and Title IX Training
utilization of the safety escort program and campus Jeanne Clery Act Training
counseling services. Email Catie McCorry-Andalis Green Zone Training (working with military-affil-
DOS@utep.edu or call (915) 747-5648. iated students)
Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Prevention
Office of Student Conduct and Training
Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) Do One Thing (DOT) Bystander Intervention
Individuals can contact OSCCR to begin an investi- Training
gation into an incident. If the respondent is a stu-
dent, OSCCR will investigate and determine possi- Miner Guide
ble violations of the Code of Conduct, which could Annual publication issued to every incoming new stu-
result in disciplinary sanctions up to and including dent to UTEP (freshman, transfer, and graduate) that
expelling a student from the University. Visit http:// provides a synopsis of student services, policies, pro-
sa.utep.edu/osccr/ or email studentconduct@utep. cedures, and resources including safety awareness in-
edu for information. formation. It outlines the process to report incidents of
sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence,
stalking, and sexual assault.
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UTEP
Educate UTEP students about healthy Explore and enhance methods for students to
relationships. notify UTEP personnel of sexual harassment,
Communicate UTEPs strong stance against stalking, dating/domestic abuse and violence,
dating/domestic abuse and violence. and sexual assault crimes (e.g. creation or
Implement additional educational programs purchase of electronic applications, etc. to en-
about sexual harassment for faculty, staff, hance student reporting options).
and students. Explore methods for students to access
Increase education and awareness within the off-campus resources that are available for
UTEP community about itemized portions of instances of sexual harassment, stalking, dat-
Title IX/Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) ing/domestic abuse and violence, and sexual
such as cyberstalking, dating violence, do- assault crimes.
mestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Ensure that the UTEP campus has pertinent
Enhance communication on campus about information on Title IX and VAWA strategi-
the importance of reporting cases of dating/ cally displayed and accessible to the campus
domestic abuse and violence, sexual assault, community and visitors.
and stalking/cyberstalking. Create content-specific brochures for each
of the major Title IX crimes (harassment,
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Methodological differences exist among the studies and readers are cautioned when making direct comparisons among prevalence rates. Main
differences include 1) variability in population demographics among the institutions, 2) estimations of prevalence were calculated differently
(i.e., the CLASE project uses a Title IX framework, see Appendix B), 3) dating/domestic abuse and violence was measured differently across stud-
ies, and 4) findings for faculty/staff-perpetrated sexual harassment, student-perpetrated sexual harassment, and unwanted sexual contact were
presented differently.
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Student Prevalence
Study Title Response Rate
Classification Findings
2015 Penn State Sexual Misconduct Climate Undergraduate 64.5% 27%
Survey: University Park1 Graduate 41.4% 41%
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Student Prevalence
Study Title Response Rate
Classification Findings
2015 Penn State Sexual Misconduct Climate Undergraduate 20.7% 27%
Survey: University Park1 Graduate 11.7% 41%
2016 Speak Out Iowa Survey Full Report and
All 9.4% 9.3%
Anti-Violence Plan2
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All 13% 15%
UTEP
1
PennState Student Affairs. (2015). 2015 Penn State sexual misconduct climate surveyUniversity Park. Retrieved from https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/assessment SMCS/
The University of Iowa. (2016). Speak out Iowa survey full report and anti-violence plan. Retrieved from https://speakout.uiowa.edu/assets/Uploads/Speak-Out-Iowa-Full-Report-and-Anti-
2
Violence-Plan.pdf
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Student Response
Study Title Prevalence Findings
Classification Rate
Psychological Abuse & Physical Violence1
Psychological P h y s i c a l
Cyber Abuse
Abuse Violence
1
Penn State and The University of Iowa use the ARC3 measure for dating violence that has items pertaining to psychological abuse and physical violence. CLASE uses three different
measures for dating and domestic abuse and violence.
2
PennState Student Affairs. (2015). 2015 Penn State sexual misconduct climate surveyUniversity Park. Retrieved from https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/assessment SMCS/ 81
3
The University of Iowa. (2016). Speak out Iowa survey full report and anti-violence plan. Retrieved from https://speakout.uiowa.edu/assets/Uploads/Speak-Out-Iowa-Full-Report-and-Anti-
Violence-Plan.pdf
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2016 Speak Out Iowa Survey Full Report and An- Female 32.9%*
All 9.3%
ti-Violence Plan2 Male 12.5%*
2017 Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments
All All 11% 15%
- UTEP
Attempted Rape
2016 Speak Out Iowa Survey Full Report and An- Female 18.4%*
All 9.3%
ti-Violence Plan Male 6.8%*
2017 Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments
All All 5% 15%
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Rape
2016 Speak Out Iowa Survey Full Report and An- Female 19.1%*
All 9.3%
ti-Violence Plan Male 3.9%*
2017 Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments
All All 7% 15%
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*Prevalence rate only includes incidents which occured through the use of force or incapacitation.
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Appendix B: Establishing Prevalence: Title IX, Texas Penal Code, and Student
Judicial Services' Code of Conduct*
Prevalence was calculated for victimization measures when single or Step 3 included further selecting victimization survey questions that
multiple incidents of behavior(s) were endorsed. Title IXs hostile en- only met Title IX violations because the scope of the study is the col-
vironment threshold was often met with a single incident. In some lege campus context (Title IX-related) and not criminal context (Texas
cases, multiple incidents of behaviors were needed to create a totali- Penal Code-related).
ty of circumstances to reach the hostile environment claim. In other
cases, a behavior could result in a violation if it occurred more than Step 4 involved examining each victimization question by frequen-
once. This is one example; the full details of the decision-making are cy. For some victimization questions, a single incident was sufficient
outlined in the tables below. threshold to be included in the prevalence calculations. In other cases,
multiple occurrences were required for the victimization question to
A structured four-step strategy was used to estimate the prevalence be included in the prevalence calculation. These decisions were based
and rates. on the review in Step 1.
Step 1 involved engaging five experts to define which victimization The Research Methods Report provides a detailed summary of the
survey questions met any Title IX and/or Texas Penal Code violation. prevalence estimation methodology (see the IDVSA website).
Step 2 included reviewing and excluding any victimization survey *The purpose of this appendix is to predict the behaviors' relative potential and circumstantial pos-
questions that did not meet the legal, criminal, and policy criteria out- sibilities of violating federal, state, or local law or policy. It is used in the context of social science
lined in Step 1. research and does not imply that these behaviors, exclusive of context, automatically violate federal
law, state law and/or university policy. Actual violations are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Student Judicial
Faculty/Staff-Perpetrated Sexual Harassment TX Penal Code Title IX
Services
Subscale: Sexist Gender Harassment
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Treated you "differently" because of your sex No Yes Yes
Put you down or was condescending to you because of your sex No Yes Yes
Repeatedly told sexual stories or jokes that were offensive to you No3 Yes2 Yes2
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Continued to ask you for dates, drinks, dinner, etc. even though you
No3 Yes Yes2
said "No"
Touched you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable Yes4 Yes Yes2
Made unwanted attempts to stroke, fondle or kiss you Yes4 Yes Yes
Implied better treatment if you were sexually cooperative Yes4 Yes Yes
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1
If harassment, stalking, disclosure of intimate visual material, or electronic transmission of visual material depicting a minor.
2
If totality of circumstances creates a hostile environment.
3
Unless risen to the level of criminal harassment (Texas Penal Code 42.07. Harassment) or involves stalking.
4
If accused should reasonably believe contact will be perceived as offensive or provocative or accused is clergy or mental health professional with client relationship with the victim.
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Student-Perpetrated Sexual Harassment TX Penal Code Title IX
Services
Put you down or was condescending to you because of your sex No Yes1 Yes2
Repeatedly told sexual stories or jokes that were offensive to you No4 Yes1 Yes2
1
If it adversely affects employment or education.
2
If totality of circumstances creates a hostile environment.
3
Unless harassment, stalking, disclosure of intimate visual material, or electronic transmission of visual material depicting a minor.
4
Unless risen to the level of criminal harassment (Texas Penal Code 42.07. Harassment) or involves stalking.
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Stalking TX Penal Code1 Title IX
Services2
Watched or followed you from a distance, or spied on you with a
Yes Yes Yes
listening device, camera, or global positioning system
Approached you or showed up in places, such as your home,
Yes Yes Yes
workplace, or school whne you didn't want them there
Left strange or potentially threatening items for you to find Yes Yes Yes
Sneaked into your home or car and did things to scare you by
Yes Yes Yes
letting you know they had been there
Left you unwanted messages (including text or voice messages) Yes Yes Yes
Made unwanted phone calls to you (including hang up calls) Yes Yes Yes
Spread rumors about you online, whether they were true or not Yes Yes Yes
1
If behaviors are a pattern of conduct that puts victim in reasonable fear of serious injury, death, or property damage. Applies to whole column.
2
If behaviors are part of a course of conduct that puts victim in reasonable fear or causes substantial emotional distress. Applies to whole column.
3
If totality of circumstances creates a hostile environment. Applies to whole column.
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Dating/Domestic Abuse and Violence TX Penal Code Title IX
Services
Subscale: Cyber Abuse
They posted embarassing photos or other images of you online No1 Yes Yes
1
Unless risen to the level of criminal harassment (Texas Penal Code 42.07. Harassment) or involves stalking.
2
If totality of circumstances creates a hostile environment. Applies to whole column.
3
Unless accused threatens imminent bodily injury to person or persons spouse.
4
If it adversely affects employment or education or if part of course of conduct that would cause reasonable fear for safety or substantial emotional
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Unwanted Sexual Contact TX Penal Code Title IX
Services
Someone kissed you without your consent (but did not attempt sexual penetration) by:
Threatening to physically harm you or someone close to you Yes Yes Yes2
Using force, for example holding you down with their body weight, Yes Yes Yes2
pinning your arms, or having a weapon
Someone fondled or rubbed up against the private areas of your body (lips, breast/chest, crotch, or butt) without your consent by:
Threatening to physically harm you or someone close to you Yes Yes Yes2
Using force, for example holding you down with their body weight, Yes Yes Yes2
pinning your arms, or having a weapon
Someone removed some of your clothing without your consept (but did not attempt penetration) by:
Threatening to physically harm you or someone close to you Yes Yes Yes2
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Using force, for example holding you down with their body weight,
Yes Yes Yes
pinning your arms, or having a weapon
Subscale: Rape
Someone had oral sex with you or made you perform oral sex on them without your consent by:
Threatening to physically harm you or someone close to you Yes Yes Yes
Using force, for example holding you down with their body weight, Yes Yes Yes
pinning your arms, or having a weapon
Someone put their penis, fingers, or other objects into your vagina without your consent by:
Threatening to physically harm you or someone close to you Yes Yes Yes
Using force, for example holding you down with their body weight, Yes Yes Yes
pinning your arms, or having a weapon
Someone put their penis, fingers, or other objects into your butt without your consent by:
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Threatening to physically harm you or someone close to you Yes Yes Yes
Using force, for example holding you down with their body weight, Yes Yes Yes
pinning your arms, or having a weapon
Even though it didn't happen, someone TRIED to have oral, anal, or vaginal sex with you without your consent by:
Threatening to physically harm you or someone close to you Yes Yes Yes
Using force, for example holding you down with their body weight, Yes Yes Yes
pinning your arms, or having a weapon
90
1
If submitted due only to continued pressure, rather than use of threat of force/violence and/or if accused knew or reasonably should have known person would find act offensive/
provocative.
2
If totality of circumstances creates a hostile environment.
3
If unconscious, unaware that sexual assault is occurring, physically unable to resist, or actor intentionally administered a substance.
4
If accused engages in speech, including but not limited to verbal, electronic, or written communication, that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to
incite or produce such action.
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Carlos Alfredo Castro Lugo
Typefaces:
Avenir by Adrian Frutiger (Lineto)
Alegreya by Juan Pablo del Peral (Huerta Tipogrfica)
Clarendon by Robert Besley, Hermann Eidenbenz, Edouard Hoffmann (Bitstream)