The NH College Sexual Assault Policy and Prevention Initiative ( CSAPP NH ) Great Bay Community College CSAPP NH Task Force Orientation October 18, 2017 1
The NH College Sexual Assault Policy and Prevention Initiative (CSAPP NH ) 2
What is CSAPPNH The New Hampshire College Sexual Assault Policy and Prevention Initiative (CSAPP NH ) is a three-year project of Prevention Innovations Research Center (PIRC) at the University of New Hampshire. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women s Health, CSAPP NH is a collaboration among PIRC, 8 NH non residential and community colleges, and state and national groups to end sexual assault on campus. 3
Goals of CSAPPNH To develop, administer and evaluate comprehensive institutional sexual and relationship violence and stalking prevention and response strategies for each college that are informed by collaborative work between national, state and local partners and that will withstand institutional personnel transitions. 4
Key CSAPP NH Partners 8 CSAPP NH College Partners 5
Key CSAPP NH Partners 2. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) The CSAPP NH collaboration includes a Technical Advisory group comprised of PIRC and seven New Hampshire and national organizations. The TAG members are experts available to provide technical assistance (TA) to CSAPP NH Colleges on policy development and prevention strategy implementation. 6
Key CSAPP NH Partners 2. TAG Members Grafton County Attorney Granite State College New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) New Hampshire Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (NHACLEA) New Hampshire Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General Prevention Innovations Research Center, UNH 7
Key CSAPP NH Partners NHCADSV Crisis Centers 8
What is the Purpose and Role of the GBCC CSAPP NH College Task Force The purpose of the GBCC Task Force is to plan and oversee the sexual assault policy, prevention, and response efforts of the college. Task Force efforts and activities might include planning and carrying out annual prevention activities or programs and conducting educational or awareness campaigns that engage other students, staff and administrators. 9
Goals of Great Bay Community College CSAPPNH Task Force 1. Improve participation of students, faculty & administration in ending and responding to sexual assault 2. Annually, involve at least 10 individuals per semester in Task Force membership 10
Objectives of Great Bay Community College CSAPPNH Task Force A. Determine first year GBCC prevention activities B. Determine how we will evaluate improved participation (Goal 1). How can we track and document participation? Increased participation in what how much how often 11
Comprehensive Prevention 12
Ending Campus Sexual Assault 13
Comprehensive Prevention Strategies and approaches that complement one another. Based on research, Evaluated, Informed by target audience, and Grounded in what we know works in prevention. 14
Social Ecological Model Individual Relationship Community Societal 15
Public Health Approach Use data to define the problem Identify risk and protective factors Assure widespread adoption Sexual and relationship violence and stalking are PREVENTABLE 16
Prevention Equation Prevention = Knowledge + Skills + Action 17
Principles of Effective Prevention** Primary prevention Comprehensive Sufficient dosage Well-trained implementers Sound theory of change Varied teaching methods ** Based on CDC Evaluation Plan Guidance 18
Principles of Effective Prevention Based on evidence Collaborative Appropriately timed Socio-culturally relevant Built on/support positive relationships Outcome evaluation ** Based on CDC Evaluation Plan Guidance 19
Whole campus must be engaged in prevention where prevention education is one component of plan to reduce violence 20
OUR CHARGE 21
Components of a Comprehensive Activities/Tasks Goal/Outcome Timeline Partners Prevention Plan What will lead to achieving the goals? What will change? When will activities occur? Target Audience, Responsible, Support Measuring Success How will you know if you were successful? 22
Preliminary CSAPP NH Climate Study Results May 5 th, 2017
ARC3 Campus Climate Survey Campus climate survey developed to assess sexual misconduct at the 8 college partners Survey approximately 30 minutes; Some questions changed to reflect non-residential campuses: Online vs. On-Campus education Less focus on alcohol use or residential life 24
Student Response Approximately 14,189 students sent email with link to climate survey 1,178 students surveyed (8.3% response rate) 25
CSAPP NH Climate Study Results For Great Bay Community College
Student Demographics: Gender 80% 70% 76% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 20% 28% 4% 3% Female Male Other GBCC CSAPP - NH 27
Student Demographics: Race 92% White GBCC & CSAPP-NH 28
Student Demographics: Sexual Orientation LGBTQ focus needed in prevention and response efforts Gay/Lesbian/Queer/Asexual/Other 8% 12% Bisexual Heterosexual 10% 14% 75% 82% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% CSAPP-NH GBCC 29
Student Demographics: Length of Enrollment 50% 45% 40% 46% 41% 35% 30% 25% 25% 27% 29% 32% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 1-2 Terms GBCC 3-4 Terms CSAPP-NH 5 or more Terms 30
Student Demographics: Overall Health Poor Fair Average Above Average Excellent 3% 4% 6% 16% 11% 22% 25% 24% 45% 44% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% CSAPP-NH GBCC Copyright 31
Participant Satisfaction & Safety Majority of participants. Would recommend GBCC to others Felt safe at GBCC Do not feel sexual violence is a problem at GBCC 32
Perceptions of How GBCC Might Handle a Report of Sexual Misconduct Majority of participants. Believed college officials would take report seriously and hand it fairly Believed GBCC would support and protect the victim and maintain her or his privacy 33
Exposure to Sexual Misconduct Information & Education Majority of participants. Reported they had received information about sexual misconduct before attending GBCC Reported low rates of exposure to sexual misconduct info and education at GBCC 34
Participant Awareness of Resources & Reporting Options Majority of participants. Do not agree they know where to get help for sexual misconduct on campus, where to go to make a report of sexual misconduct or what happens after a report is made 35
Bystander Intervention Majority of participants. Reported they would intervene in hypothetical situations in an effort to increase the safety of others, including their friends Reported they would intervene to help someone in need Less than half of participants Reported that they would speak up against a person making a sexist joke 36
Participant Feedback Majority of participants. Found the survey no more or less distressing than other things they encounter in everyday life Believe research on sexual misconduct is very important 37
Student Feedback I wish there was more education on this subject Have professors talk shortly about public health safety during beginning of semesters. I think an equally important survey would be able racial discrimination. In an area that lacks diversity so heavily, I think these discussions should be had about making people feel safe from all walks of life, and making sure those students get the respect they deserve Sexual misconduct isn't really an issue. The big issue at GBCC is bullying. Like high school, it is still happening on a day to day basis at GBCC. No one knows who to go to about it because it is never mentioned on who to talk to about it. 38
Conclusions 1. Student Demographics diverse backgrounds race, sexual orientation, home life 2. Perceptions of Safety majority of students feel safe on their campuses 3. Knowledge of Resources students need greater understanding of both resources and policies. 4. Bystander Engagement Significant opportunities for education 39
Conclusions This study informs CSAPP NH current programs and provides further direction for our initiatives in the areas of: Education on how to report an incident Enhancing support for unique student populations, including LGBTQ students, minority students, and students with families Increasing education encouraging positive bystander intervention 40
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