Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, or Retaliation Training, Prevention and Education

Training

All members of the Title IX team must be trained once they transition into a new Title IX role, and annually thereafter. In compliance with training requirements, the University ensures that all employees receive training that addresses Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, or Retaliation, upon hire, and then annually thereafter.

More information on training and record keeping is available in the UCM Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, or Retaliation Grievance Process.

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Prevention and Education

The University recognizes that the prevention of discrimination, harassment,  sexual misconduct and retaliation is important.

The University offers educational programming to a variety of groups such as: campus personnel; incoming students and new employees participating in orientation; and members of student organizations. Among other elements, such training will cover relevant definitions, procedures, and sanctions; will provide safe and positive options for bystander intervention; and will provide risk reduction information, including recognizing warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks.  

The University also provides education through many forms, such as educational programming, campus and community events, and electronic and hard copy educational resources.    

Prevention and educational programs available, but are not limited to:

• RAD (Rape, Aggression, Defense): active self-defense program
• Self-defense and safety presentations by University staff
• On and off campus community education programs
• SAFE Team: campus safety escorts provided by UCM Public Safety
• Vector Solutions Sexual Violence Prevention online education for students
• Vector Solutions Sexual Harassment and Discrimination online training for employees
• Sexual Misconduct Training for Athletes
• Educational programs and sexual misconduct training presented by UCM staff to students and employees
• New student and employee orientation presentations
• Awareness campaigns and events presented by various offices, departments and schools throughout the year, which include, but are not limited to:
  • Bystander intervention and risk reduction
  • Gender-based violence education, prevention and support
  • Empowerment of men
  • Advocacy resources
  • MeToo Survivor Speakout
  • Social justice projects
  • Educational fairs
  • Various activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• University Health Center:  
  • Medical services and assistance 
  • Well-woman exams and SANE exams 
  • Crisis intervention and medical advocacy
  • Medical treatment plans, follow ups and referrals
• Office of Health Promotion:
  • Care To Act: Facilitated, in-person group conversations for students, faculty, and staff about being engaged community members and building a culture of care on campus.  
  • Safe Zone training
  • UCM Partners in Prevention (PIP)
  • Staff in the Office of Health Promotion present educational trainings on topics such as substance misuse prevention and harm reduction.
• UCM Counseling Center:
  • Mental Fitness (online sessions)
  • Educating on healthy communications and sexual communications
  • Intervention and prevention education during clinical sessions

These prevention and education programs are created in consultation with local, state, and national sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking victim advocacy, victim services, or prevention organizations, and local law enforcement.

To learn more about prevention and educational resources, or to become involved in prevention or bystander education, please contact the Office of Health Promotion at healthpromotion@ucmo.edu for additional information.