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• A statement that the institution prohibits the
crimes of domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault and stalking (as defined by the
Clery Act).
• Jurisdictional definitions of Domestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking.
• Jurisdictional definition of consent.
• Safe and positive options for bystander
intervention. Bystander intervention means
safe and positive options that may be carried
out by an individual or individuals to prevent
harm or intervene when there is a risk of
dating violence, domestic violence, sexual
assault or stalking. Bystander intervention
includes recognizing situations of potential
harm, understanding institutional structures
and cultural conditions that facilitate violence,
overcoming barriers to intervening, identifying
safe and effective intervention options, and
taking actions to intervene.
• Information on risk reduction to recognize
warning signs of abusive behavior. Risk
reduction means options designed to decrease
perpetration and bystander inaction, and to
increase empowerment for victims to promote
safety and to help individuals and communities
address conditions that facilitate violence.
Information regarding:
• Procedures victims should follow if a crime
of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault and stalking occurs (as described in
“Procedures Victims Should Follow if a Crime
of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual
Assault and Stalking Occurs” elsewhere in
this document);
• How the institution will protect the
confidentiality of victims and other necessary
parties (as described in “Assistance for
Victims: Rights and Options” elsewhere in
this document);
• Existing counseling, health, mental health,
victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and
immigration assistance, student financial aid,
and other services available for victims, both
within the institution and in the community (as
described in “Assistance for Victims: Rights and
Options” elsewhere in this document);
• Options for, available assistance in, and
how to request changes to academic, living,
transportation, and working situations
or protective measures (as described in
“Assistance for Victims: Rights and Options”
elsewhere in this document); and
• Procedures for institutional disciplinary
action in cases of alleged dating violence,
domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking
(as described in “Adjudication of Violations”
elsewhere in this document);
The College has developed annual educational
campaigns consisting of presentations that
include distribution of educational materials
to students, faculty, and staff and presenting
information and materials during new student and
employee orientations.
In addition to training, information is disseminated
to students, faculty, and staff through crime
prevention awareness packets, pamphlets, electronic
notifications, and other handouts available at all
Campus Safety offices and online at broward.edu/
safety that focuses on Safe Dating and Sexual Assault.
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