Clery Act Guide: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking
Prevention, Reporting, and Investigative Information
East Texas A&M is committed to providing assistance to people harmed by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and do so through a variety of services. Sexual assaults are non-consensual sexual acts involving force, manipulation or coercion. It is an act of aggression, violence and power.
Dating Violence
The term “dating violence” means violence committed by a person:
- Who is or has been a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and
- Where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
- The length of the relationship
- The type of relationship
- The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship
Domestic Violence
The term “domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim, by a person with whom shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse, by a similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other person against and adult or youth victim who is protected from that person's acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
Stalking
The term “stalking” means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to
- Fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or
- Suffer substantial emotional stress
Sexual Assault
Pursuant to the Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights, it becomes important to promote the reporting of all sex crime violations as well as outline the procedures to facilitate the reporting of all alleged violations. Therefore, students are hereby informed of the following programs and options.
Definitions
- Sexual Assault: Generally defined as attempted or actual unwanted sexual activity.
- Forcible and Non-Forcible Sex Offenses: A forcible sex offense is “any sexual act directed against another person, forcible and/or against that person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent,” and includes forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object and forcible fondling. Non-forcible sex offenses are acts of unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse such as incest and statutory rape.
Educational Programs
Various programs addressing sexual assault and related issues are presented throughout each academic year.
These programs are conducted primarily by the Counseling and Student Development Center, the Student Activities Board, Residential Living and Learning, the University Police Department, and other departments and agencies campus-wide.
Procedures for Reporting Offenses
In instances where sexual assault is alleged, the victim is strongly encouraged to report the incident to the University Police Department. The victim will be given information on how to bring formal charges against the accused. The victim will be given a list of resources to help lessen the negative impact of any emotional, physical or psychological trauma.
Possible Sanctions
Depending on the severity of the crime, those found guilty of a sex crime may face criminal charges, suspension or expulsion from the university.
Changing Academic and/or Living Arrangements
When appropriate, academic and/or on-campus living arrangements may be modified as a direct result of a sexual assault. This action may be taken when requested by the victim and if such modifications are reasonable and available. These arrangements are coordinated through the Title IX office.
Counseling Services
Students who are victims of a sex crime are eligible for and encouraged to take advantage of counseling services offered by the Counseling and Student Development Center, located on the second floor of the Student Services Building.