Sinclair Community College does not tolerate sexual assault, coercion, exploitation, or other form of sexual misconduct that offends the dignity of any member of the college community. Sexual assault, whether occurring on campus or at college-sponsored activities, is both a violation of the standards of the college and a criminal act within federal and state laws. Individuals who believe they have been the victim of a sexual assault may pursue resolution on campus and/or criminal action against an alleged perpetrator. The college strongly encourages any person who has been sexually assaulted either on or off-campus to contact Sinclair Police or the police department where the incident occurred.
What to Do If You Become a Victim
If an individual becomes the victim of a sexual assault, the first priority should be for the victim to get to a place of safety. The victim should then obtain the necessary medical treatment. Sinclair Police strongly advocates that a victim of sexual assault report the incident in a timely manner. Time is a critical factor because of the importance for preserving evidence that may be needed for prosecution.
The victim should report the assault to Sinclair Police but can elect to report the crime to the Manager of Student Leadership Development. Filing a police report will not obligate the victim to prosecute or subject the victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from the College. Filing a police report will:
· Ensure that the victim receives the necessary medical treatment and tests
· Provide the opportunity for the collection of evidence helpful in prosecution, which cannot be obtained later (ideally a victim of sexual assault should not wash, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing prior to a medical exam
· Assure the victim has access to confidential counseling through Counseling Services
Sinclair Police will assist the victim in navigating through the criminal justice system. Sinclair Police will also pursue on-campus disciplinary procedures through Student Judicial Affairs. Both the accused and the victim are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present and be informed of the outcome. Options and assistance in changing classes subsequent to an alleged sexual assault can be arranged, provided such options are reasonably available. Sanctions imposed by Student Judicial Affairs range from verbal warnings to expulsion depending on the severity of the offense. The victim and the accused are notified of the outcome of the hearing. It is important to realize that on a national level, at least one third of all reported sexual assault victims know their attacker – this person may have been a date, steady boyfriend or girlfriend, or casual friend. This is called “acquaintance rape” and it can happen to anyone.
A Sinclair Police official or a counselor from Counseling Services will guide the victim through the available options and support the victim in his or her decision. Various counseling options are available from the Counseling Services Department and Campus Ministry from within the college. Outside campus resources include Crisis Care, HelpLink, Planned Parenthood, WomanLine and the Victim/Witness Division in Montgomery and Greene counties and the Dayton Municipal Court Victim/Witness program.
There are several educational programs, such as self-protection, date rape, sexual assault and fire safety seminars that are available for any group or organization on campus. The RAD Program (Rape Aggression Defense course) is also available. RAD provides basic information on personal safety, awareness, risk reduction and avoidance. The program teaches practical defensive techniques that require no special skills. In addition, Sinclair Police sponsor the annual Safety Awareness Expo that takes place during fall quarter. The Expo provides the opportunity for all student, staff and faculty to learn more about safety from a variety of area police, sheriff and fire departments. All personnel and students are encouraged to take advantage of these programs. For further information, contact Sinclair Police at ext. 2700 or (937) 512-2700.
Sex Offenses Definitions
Per the National Incident-Based Reporting System Edition of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program
Sex Offenses - Forcible
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcible and/or against the person's will; or not forcible or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
A. Forcible Rape - The carnal knowledge of a person, forcible and/or against the person's will; or not forcible or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).
B. Forcible Sodomy - Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcible and/or against that person's will; or not forcible against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
C. Sexual Assault with an Object - The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
D. Forcible Fondling - The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcible and/or against that person's will; or, not forcible or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
Sex Offenses - Non-Forcible
Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.
A. Incest - non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
B. Statutory Rape - non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
Sex Offender Registrationn
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 (CSCPA) is a federal law that provides for tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled at, or employed by institutions of higher education. This Act amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act. This law requires the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to provide Sinclair with a list of registered sex offenders who have indicated that they are enrolled, employed or carrying on a vocation at Sinclair.
The CSCPA act amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) to clarify that nothing in the Act can prohibit an educational institution from disclosing information provided to the institution concerning registered sex offenders.
A list of all registered sex offenders are available on the web sites listed below.
Clark County Sheriff
Listed below are free web sites to check for sexual predators across the country:
FamilyWatchdog
PublicData.com
National Sex Offender Public Registry
Sinclair Community College does not tolerate sexual assault, coercion, exploitation, or other form of sexual misconduct that offends the dignity of any member of the college community. Sexual assault, whether occurring on campus or at college-sponsored activities, is both a violation of the standards of the college and a criminal act within federal and state laws. Individuals who believe they have been the victim of a sexual assault may pursue resolution on campus and/or criminal action against an alleged perpetrator. The college strongly encourages any person who has been sexually assaulted either on or off-campus to contact Sinclair Police or the police department where the incident occurred.
What to Do If You Become a Victim
If an individual becomes the victim of a sexual assault, the first priority should be for the victim to get to a place of safety. The victim should then obtain the necessary medical treatment. Sinclair Police strongly advocates that a victim of sexual assault report the incident in a timely manner. Time is a critical factor because of the importance for preserving evidence that may be needed for prosecution.
The victim should report the assault to Sinclair Police but can elect to report the crime to the Manager of Student Leadership Development. Filing a police report will not obligate the victim to prosecute or subject the victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from the College. Filing a police report will:
· Ensure that the victim receives the necessary medical treatment and tests
· Provide the opportunity for the collection of evidence helpful in prosecution, which cannot be obtained later (ideally a victim of sexual assault should not wash, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing prior to a medical exam
· Assure the victim has access to confidential counseling through Counseling Services
Sinclair Police will assist the victim in navigating through the criminal justice system. Sinclair Police will also pursue on-campus disciplinary procedures through Student Judicial Affairs. Both the accused and the victim are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present and be informed of the outcome. Options and assistance in changing classes subsequent to an alleged sexual assault can be arranged, provided such options are reasonably available. Sanctions imposed by Student Judicial Affairs range from verbal warnings to expulsion depending on the severity of the offense. The victim and the accused are notified of the outcome of the hearing. It is important to realize that on a national level, at least one third of all reported sexual assault victims know their attacker – this person may have been a date, steady boyfriend or girlfriend, or casual friend. This is called “acquaintance rape” and it can happen to anyone.
A Sinclair Police official or a counselor from Counseling Services will guide the victim through the available options and support the victim in his or her decision. Various counseling options are available from the Counseling Services Department and Campus Ministry from within the college. Outside campus resources include Crisis Care, HelpLink, Planned Parenthood, WomanLine and the Victim/Witness Division in Montgomery and Greene counties and the Dayton Municipal Court Victim/Witness program.
There are several educational programs, such as self-protection, date rape, sexual assault and fire safety seminars that are available for any group or organization on campus. The RAD Program (Rape Aggression Defense course) is also available. RAD provides basic information on personal safety, awareness, risk reduction and avoidance. The program teaches practical defensive techniques that require no special skills. In addition, Sinclair Police sponsor the annual Safety Awareness Expo that takes place during fall quarter. The Expo provides the opportunity for all student, staff and faculty to learn more about safety from a variety of area police, sheriff and fire departments. All personnel and students are encouraged to take advantage of these programs. For further information, contact Sinclair Police at ext. 2700 or (937) 512-2700.
Sex Offenses Definitions
Per the National Incident-Based Reporting System Edition of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program
Sex Offenses - Forcible
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcible and/or against the person's will; or not forcible or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
A. Forcible Rape - The carnal knowledge of a person, forcible and/or against the person's will; or not forcible or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).
B. Forcible Sodomy - Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcible and/or against that person's will; or not forcible against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
C. Sexual Assault with an Object - The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
D. Forcible Fondling - The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcible and/or against that person's will; or, not forcible or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
Sex Offenses - Non-Forcible
Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.
A. Incest - non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
B. Statutory Rape - non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
Sex Offender Registrationn
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 (CSCPA) is a federal law that provides for tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled at, or employed by institutions of higher education. This Act amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act. This law requires the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to provide Sinclair with a list of registered sex offenders who have indicated that they are enrolled, employed or carrying on a vocation at Sinclair.
The CSCPA act amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) to clarify that nothing in the Act can prohibit an educational institution from disclosing information provided to the institution concerning registered sex offenders.
A list of all registered sex offenders are available on the web sites listed below.
Clark County Sheriff
Listed below are free web sites to check for sexual predators across the country:
FamilyWatchdog
PublicData.com
National Sex Offender Public Registry
