第九条常见问题 

1972年的教育修正案第九条规定, “在美国，任何人不得, 以性别为基础, 被排除在…之外, 被剥夺…的利益, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” 

什么是教育法第九章?

第九条 of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex and gender discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. It requires fair and equitable treatment in all areas of education.

第九条涵盖了什么?

第九条 requires that the University frequently review its internal practices regarding admissions, 财政援助分配, access to classrooms and academic departments to assure 他们 are free from gender-based discrimination, which includes discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, 以及怀孕和其他医学相关的情况.

第九条办公室也被要求停止, 防止, and remedy reports of sex- and gender-based harassment that occur in any spaces where the University exhibits control 包括 dating/domestic violence, 性侵犯, sexual harassment (quid pro quo or hostile environment) and retaliation.

I’ve just experienced an incident of sex- or gender-based discrimination or harassment.  我该怎么办??

如果你觉得舒服，通知你信任的人. 这可能是个朋友, 家长, 支持者, 导师, or campus professional to help make sure that you receive all the supportive services that are available to you. Click here to learn more about resources on and off campus 包括 emotional support 以及学术设施.

How do I notify the University about an incident of sex- or gender-based discrimination or harassment?

If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or harassment, you are not alone. 您可以完成 在线报告表格 yourself, with a friend, or with any campus employee you trust and confide in.

All employees at the institution are considered responsible employees and required to report incidents of discrimination and harassment to the institution. 他们还接受关于如何报告浩博体育app的年度培训.

All online reports are sent to the 第九条 Coordinator and the Deputy Coordinator who will follow up within one business day with the person who has been named as experiencing harm in the report.

教师, staff and students can receive immediate services via our Campus Victim Advocate Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. 到5点.m. at 570-490-2698 or 24/7 at 1-800-850-7948 or the Office of 校园安全 at 570-372-4444.

What happens after the university 第九条 Coordinator receives a report of sex- or gender-based discrimination or harassment?

The 第九条 Office will follow-up directly with the person who has reported being harmed within one business day. They will offer the opportunity to schedule a meeting to learn more about what was reported, 讨论解决这种情况的方案, 提供支持性措施, 包括, 但不限于住房, 工作, 以及学术设施. It is up to the individual who has experienced harm to determine how 他们 would like to proceed. To learn more about our options and supportive measures click here.

Susquehanna处理人际暴力的政策是什么?

浩博体育app prohibits all forms of sex- and gender-based harassment. We comply with all state and federal laws that impact our policy 包括, 但不限于《浩博体育app网站》. 请阅读我们的政策.

不 第九条主要适用于Athletics?

Athletics是第九条规定的关键领域之一, 但法律适用于教育的各个方面.

How is a 第九条 investigation different from a criminal investigation?

第九条 investigations determine whether an individual has violated university policy, 如果是这样的话, 什么纪律处分和补救措施是适当的. Colleges and universities use the “preponderance of the evidence” standard (where more than 50 percent of evidence supports the finding) to determine whether there has been a violation and then applies sanctions if there is a finding of responsibility.

Police investigation and/or subsequent criminal prosecution of interpersonal violence crimes determine whether an individual violated criminal law. Most trials in criminal matters use the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard of proof and the court will apply criminal sentences, 罚款, 等. 如果一个人被发现犯了罪.

A person who has been harmed has the right to one, both or neither process depending on what 他们 决定是 对他们最好. A decision regarding how to proceed after a person has experienced discrimination or harm can be difficult and may take time.

If you are a friend, 家长 or 支持者 of someone who has experienced harm, please be patient. If you don’t agree with the person’s decision regarding how to proceed, it is important to respect it and to continue to keep what was shared with you private.

Does Susquehanna automatically report all interpersonal violence cases to the police?

不，第九条报告不会自动报告给警方. We are not required by law to report complaints to law enforcement and many victim service professionals do not support this practice. 我们相信向执法部门报告浩博体育app, should be the choice of the person who has been harmed and not someone else. Reporting incidents automatically to law enforcement could irrevocably harm the individual who has already been harmed. The option to report to Selinsgrove Borough Police Department is always available to students and our 第九条 Office provides resources for reporting to law enforcement as well as other supportive measures to every report 他们 receive.

如果我对教育法第九条有疑问，我应该联系谁?

你可以联系 titleix@degaolife.com 或者任何元素 第九条小组.