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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex/gender discrimination in all areas of educations. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are forms of sex/gender discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Any harassing conduct of a sexual nature, regardless of sexual orientation and/or whether the individuals involved are of the same or opposite gender, is prohibited under Title IX. 

 

Title IX also applies to program equity, such as in athletics, where there must be an equitable opportunity to participate in varsity sport available to both genders. 

 

The protections of Title IX extend to all students, faculty, and staff of Texas Wesleyan University. This includes protection from being retaliated against for filing a complaint of discrimination or sexual assault. Retaliation is any adverse action taken because you complained or a person thinks you complained. 

 

Texas Wesleyan University is committed to complying with Title IX, and providing a safe and positive living, learning and working environment. 

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION

Bystander intervention is action to effectively assist in the prevention of sexual violence due to feeling empowered and equipped with applicable skills and knowledge. Bystander education programs teach potential witnesses safe, positive ways that they can act to prevent or intervene when there is a risk for sexual violence. It also gives individuals the skills to be an effective and supportive ally to survivors after an assault has taken place. 

WHERE TO REPORT A TITLE IX VIOLATION

if you witness or experience a crime of sexual harassment, sexual violence or sexual misconduct, you should immediately report the incident to campus officials using any of the contacts listed and/or local police.

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