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THE ESSENTIALSINFORMATION ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT, YOUR RIGHTS AT TULANE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE & HARASSMENT, WHERE TO RECEIVE HELP AS A SURVIVOR, & HOW TO SUPPORT YOURSELF & FRIENDS... Sexual

THE ESSENTIALS

INFORMATION ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT, YOUR RIGHTS AT TULANE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE & HARASSMENT, WHERE TO RECEIVE HELP AS A SURVIVOR, & HOW TO SUPPORT YOURSELF & FRIENDS

Dear Student,

My name is Sarah Tatarski, and I am a junior at Tulane University We,

as students, have no choice but to stand up and change the campusculture towards sexual assault My goal for this resource guide is toeducate you on Title IX, your rights at Tulane as a survivor, where toreceive help as a survivor, and how to support yourself/a

friend/partner, etc More importantly, I want you to have a thoroughunderstanding of what Affirmative Consent is to prevent any futuresexual misconduct

The design is intentionally set apart from the typical administrative

books with big wording, a calming yet bold color scheme and prettydesigns and pictures It is supposed to be eye-catching while

informative Understanding this guide will help you become aware ofthe resources offered to you at Tulane and in the community It is

important you know them for yourself and others Sexual assault is an issue you MUST care about as a Tulane student Get involved in

preventing sexual assault here and keep these conversations going, so

we can change the campus culture for ourselves and our classmates

We have no choice I truly believe we have the ability to create a

healthy campus culture

All the best,

Sarah Tatarski

Creator/ Designer

Class of 2020

statarsk@tulane.edu

A D D I T I O N A L N O T E S

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What is Title IX?

T H E G O A L O F T I T L E I X I S T O E L I M I N A T E S E X U A L

A N D G E N D E R - B A S E D D I S C R I M I N A T I O N I N O U R

E D U C A T I O N A L S E T T I N G S

Three Key Responsibilities of Schools:

Sexual harassment/

gender-based

harassment: any

unwelcome sexual

advance, request for

sexual favors, or other

Under Title IX, upon becoming aware

of sexual harassment or sexual violence incidents, schools must take immediate action to:

    1 Eliminate sexual harassment or         sexual violence

    2 Prevent its recurrence 

    3 Address its effects 

Breaking it down:

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Sexual Assault

Breakdown

Sexual assault consists of : (a) sexual contact and/ or

(b) sexual intercourse that occurs without (c) Affirmative Consent 

Any intentional sexual touching,

however slight with any object or

body part, performed by a person

upon another person 

Sexual contact is:

Any penetration, however slight,

with any object or body part,

performed by a person upon

another person 

Sexual intercourse is:

AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT:

Informed (knowing)

Voluntary (freely given)

Active (not passive), meaning

that, through the

demonstration of clear words

or actions, a person has

indicated permission to

engage in mutually

agreed-upon sexual activity 

Affirmative Consent cannot be

obtained by force or through:

Affirmative Consent CANNOT be

gained by taking advantage of the

incapacitation of another

Incapacitation: lacking the ability tomake informed, rational judgments

about whether or not to engage in

sexual activity Includes a sleeping,

drugged or drunk person

A person who wants to engage in aspecific sexual activity is

responsible for obtaining

Affirmative Consent for that

Affirmative Consent may be

withdrawn at any time

KEY THINGS

TO KNOW

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?

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DO YOU KNOW HOW YOU GOT HERE?

3

 DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING?

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DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE

WITH?

TO CLARIFY, A DRUNK PERSON IS NOT ALWAYS

INCAPACITATED. A PERSON WHO IS INCAPACITATED MAY NOT BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND SOME OR ALL OF THE

FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

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Sexual assault 

Stalking

Physical assault: threatening or

causing physical harm or

engaging in other conduct that

threatens or endangers the

health or safety of any person 

Intimate partner violence:

includes any act of violence or

threatened act of violence that

occurs between individuals who

are involved or have been

involved in a sexual, dating,

spousal domestic, or other

intimate relationship It includes:

Stalking: occurs when a personengages in two or more actsdirected at a specific personunder circumstances that wouldcause a reasonable person to fearbodily injury or to experience

substantial emotional distress(significant mental suffering)

Stalking includes:

Direct contact  Indirect contact  Third party contact  Cyber-stalking: a particular form

of stalking in which a person useselectronic media (internet, socialnetworks, blogs, cell phones, texts)

or other similar devices or forms ofcontact

MORE KEY DEFINITIONS

Having your privacy respected

when meeting with staff from the

university*

Choosing whether or not to

participate in any conduct

investigation or proceedings

Y o u r

R i g h t s

Student Affairs can assist survivors in many

ways Regardless of whether you choose to

pursue action through Student Conduct,

your rights as a survivor here include, but

are not limited to:

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Asking for assistance from Tulane

to file a report with law

enforcement

Requesting assistance in locating medical, counseling, mental health,

or other student services

Requesting accommodations, such

as a different housing assignment

or class schedule

Requesting a No Contact Order Having your complaint reviewed and resolved without discrimination

* Tulane cannot guarantee complete confidentiality, notably where confidentiality would conflict with the University's obligation to investigate.

1 2

GO TO A SAFE PLACE

IF YOU ARE IN DANGER, CALL THE POLICE

3 4

CALL SOMEONE YOU TRUST

PRESERVE EVIDENCE*

IMMEDIATE HELP

FOR RECENT EXPERIENCES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT/SEXUAL

VIOLENCE, TAKE THESE IMMEDIATE STEPS: 

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE 

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DO NOT SHOWER, SAVE YOUR CLOTHES YOU WORE (UNWASHED) IN A PAPER OR CLOTH BAG**

3

TAKE PHOTOS OF ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY

KEEP COMMUNICATION RECORDS (TEXTS, EMAILS, LETTERS, ETC.)

**Using a plastic bag can destroy evidence If you decide to report the

assault in the future, getting medical care, including a sexual assault

consult  within 120 hours (5 days) of an assault, can allow for collection and preservation of important forensic and/or DNA evidence Tulane can

arrange for transportation (refer to SAPOC on page 20)  to the hospital.

University Medical Center is the only location in New Orleans to receive a

FREE forensic medical consultation.  You have 30 days to decide whether or not to press charges after evidence is collected. 

PRESERVING EVIDENCE

TAKE THESE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE

AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT/ VIOLENCE:  

University Medical

Center or Tulane

Lakeside Hospital

Collect any forensic evidence

Offer information about legal &

medical options

Obtain a medical history

Provide STI screening/ STI &

pregnancy prevention

medications/ a change of clothing,

toiletries, & a place to shower

after the exam

Initiate HIV nPEP treatment 

Evaluate for injuries & illnesses

Give referrals for follow-up care

including counseling & medical

treatment

**Hospitals are confidential

resources and will not share your

information without your

permission.

Community locations (continued

 on next page):

Delgado Personal Health Center

517 N Rampart St 504-658-2540

Covenant House

611 N Rampart St, 504-584-1119 or 504-584-1112 Appointments Only: Ages 14-23

Planned Parenthood

4636 S Claiborne Ave

 504-897-9200

New Orleans Community Resources

Obtain a medical history  Provide STI screening Provide STI & pregnancy prevention prescriptions  Evaluate for injuries & illnesses

Offer information about legal &

medical options Obtain a medical history Provide STI screening & treatment Provide pregnancy prevention information and prescription Evaluate for injuries & illnesses**

(imaging diagnostics are not provided)

Give referrals for follow-up care including counseling & medical treatment

**The Health Center is a confidential resource and will not share your information without your permission.

The Student Health Center

on campus

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Medical Treatment

Options

For a recent experience of sexual assault or

violence, it is important to seek medical attention

Up to 72 hours or 3 days after, these resources offer the following services:

Up to 96 hours or

4 days)after

University Medical Center, Tulane Lakeside Hospital, The Health Center provides everything on page 15 except HIV post-exposure prescription

Up to 120 hours or

(5 days after

University Medical Center, Tulane

Lakeside Hospital, The Health Center

provides everything on page 15 except

HIV post-exposure prescription

 UMC is located at 2000 Canal Street,

New Orleans, LA 70112 The main

phone number is (504) 702-3000 Go

to the ER on the second floor and ask

for a forensic consult

Tulane Lakeside Hospital is located

at 4700 South I-10 Service Rd W,

Metairie, LA 70001: (504) 780-8282

Costs vary each place. 

Crescent Care Health & Wellness,

4640 S Carrollton Ave, Ste 120, 378-0427

504-St Thomas Community Health Center, 1020 St Andrew St, 504-529-

5558

NO/AIDS Task Force, 2601 Tulane Ave, Ste 500, 504-821-2601

New Orleans Community Resources

No cost for appointment or lab tests (No copay). 

Prescriptions covered by insurance

or accounts receivable/self-pay Call 504-865-5255 for same-day

emergency appointment, ask for sexual assault evaluation. 

The health center is open Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. 

Monday-The Student Health Center

on campus

CONFIDENTIAL

RESOURCES 

CAPS

CAPS offers comprehensive therapeutic services, outreach and

prevention programs, and consultative relationships throughout

Tulane Located in Building 14, Science & Engineering Lab Call 314-2277 to make an appointment, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m Same-day appointments are available if urgent

504-SAPHE (24/7)

A Tulane peer-run organization dedicated to providing support and resources regarding sexual aggression to members of the Tulane

community The 24/7 Confidential Peer Run Hotline is 504-654-9543

THE HEALTH CENTER  

The Health Center is located in Building #92, Student Health Center (see page 15-16 for medical treatment info), Call (504) 865-5255 to make an appointment Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5PM; Saturday 9AM - 1PM After hours nurse advice: (855) 487-0290

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METRO CENTER FOR WOMEN/CHILDREN

Metro staff and volunteers are trained in crisis intervention and can offer limited placement in emergency shelters and make appropriate referrals Metro has a staff attorney available to assist clients who have suffered domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and /or stalking The 24/7 U.S National Tip Hotline is 1-888-373-7888

UNIVERSITY MED CENTER

UMC provides trauma-informed care in a safe environment after an assault, including FREE forensic medical examination See page 15-16 for more info on medical treatment options

STAR (24/7)  

STAR provides support primarily to survivors of sexual assault They provide advocacy, counseling and legal services and are available to survivors at no cost The services are intended to assist you at any

stage of your healing The 24 hour crisis hotline is 855-435-7827

N.O FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER 

FJC provides the opportunity to meet with an advocate who will assist with immediate issues and concerns The advocate will discuss any immediate safety concerns and help navigate services and options. 

Private Resources 

Private resources at Tulane will share the info that you disclose to other staff members to make sure that you get

the help and support you need

Case Management & Victim Support Services

CMVSS empowers students who are survivors

of crime to make informed decisions in their

recovery process Additionally, this

resource assists friends, faculty/staff,

parents and loved ones involved in the survivors' recovery process The number for CMVSS is 504-314-2160, and it is located in LBC G02 (see page 23-24 for reporting process)

Title IX Coordinator 

Our Title IX Coordinator, Meredith Smith,

ensures that all reports of sexual discrimination are investigated and receive the appropriate

response from the institution Her office is

located in LBC, Suite G02; 504-314-2160 Her

email is msmith76@tulane.edu

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SAPOC (24/7)

Student Affairs Professional On-Call (24/7) responds to emergencies that happen within the student community and provide immediate

support and response Tulane students may call the SAPOC for a ride to UMC and/or a

professional staff member to accompany

him/her The 24/7 phone number is 504-920-

9900

The O/ MOSAIC Lounge

The O (Multicultural Affairs & Office for

Gender and Sexual Diversity), located in LBC G04, serves as the hub of diverse, cultural, social, and intellectual life at Tulane The MOSAIC Lounge, located in the ground floor of Warren House, is a designated safe space for LGBTIQA students The office number is 504-314-2183

Resident Advisors

RAs can provide support and will connect you

to CMVSS so that you can get the help you need and the information to make informed decisions about how you would like to move

forward

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A concerns report is received 

If you disclose to an RA, TUPD, professor, TA,

or any other non-confidential Tulaneemployee, they will file a Concerns report(tulane.edu/concerns) that is sent to CaseManagement & Victim Support Services

They will reach out to you within 24-48hours You can always go to CMVSSyourself and speak with them. 

CMVSS reaches out

Unless you walked in, CMVSS will try tocontact you (usually by email) and ask ifyou'd like to meet You do not have to meet

if you don't want to; you don't even have torespond Meeting with CMVSS doesn't

mean you have to do anything: it's justsitting with a person who is here to providesupport and advocacy They will also

discuss potential options and next steps foryou if you chose to move forward in thereporting process

Meet with CMVSS 

CMVSS will first ask you how you're doingand help you process They will discuss yoursupport and safety options You can 

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decide in the meeting what support, safety,

and/ or investigation options you want or

you can take your time to choose You can

come back weeks, months, or even years

later and ask for more help.  Help looks like

what you need, whenever you need it They

will then give you an overview of our

reporting options: the university conduct

processes for students or employees and/ or

the criminal process. 

Investigation Choices

Do you want to move forward with a formal

investigation? Do you want someone to

have a conversation with the other person

about their choices? Do you just want to

learn more about what can happen

through Conduct and OIE? You can

schedule meetings with Conduct or OIE

 to ask more about their processes or

immediately schedule an interview if you

know you want to proceed You can choose

to wait a while and move forward later

You can choose not to pursue an

investigation at all You choose what you

The following suggestions will not “fix” the pain, but reacting or acting in a supportive way can help them feel safer and less isolated:

Be calm If you are in crisis, the survivor may feel the need to take care

of you rather than themselves

Listen Being a good listener means being non-judgmental and non-

blaming Try not to be intrusive

Be informed Review this guide You can call any of the resources on

campus to ask them about the services they provide this can help the victim feel more comfortable with connecting to support options

Encourage If they choose to report to law enforcement or the

university, support them in those choices Offer to go with them to

speak to Victim Support Services or to the Police

Understand that it is normal for the person to experience a wide range

of emotions and reactions

HOW TO HELP

 A SURVIVOR 

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