By Kathy Williams, Features Editor Sexual assault, harassment and abuse can happen to anyone at any given location whether on campus, in public or online. To raise awareness and expand the conversation surrounding this misconduct, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). People advocating for prevention and awareness for sexual assault has been prevalent in…
When it comes to Title IX laws, the state as well as the university want to make sure students are aware of their rights. Nichole Gonzalez, executive director of residential life, and Rick Trietley, vice president for student affairs, led a discussion Tuesday evening for club leaders and student athletes regarding Title IX and its…
There is no room for vagueness in the Title IX laws and regulations. According to Rick Trietley, St. Bonaventure’s Title IX coordinator, there are regulations and rules within Title IX, the Clery Act and “Enough is Enough” legislation. Bonaventure defines who mandated reporters are, which students have to attend Title IX training and how often…
By Marissa McCall Staff Writer What is Title IX? Under the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title IX states, “No person shall be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program based on sex.” The second section of Title IX details sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual…
By Hannah Gordon News Editor St. Bonaventure University administration began the emPOWER program this week to raise awareness on sexual assault, bystander intervention and Title IX procedures. The emPower campaign is a series of programs and events developed by a specialized team during the summer to educate students about sexual violence and how…
By Hannah Gordon News Editor St. Bonaventure University’s Safety and Security released the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report on Sept. 25, revealing an increase in on-campus sexual assault. According to the report, there was one forcible sexual offense on campus in 2012 and four in 2013. There was one case of dating violence and…