Affirmative Consent: Explicit, informed, and voluntary agreement to participate in a sexual act.
Bystander Intervention: The act of stepping in to prevent or stop harmful, inappropriate, or dangerous behavior.
Confidential Reporting Source: University employee who is clergy, or. licensed medical, clinical, or mental health professional and those performing services under their supervision or as their administrative or operational support, when acting in their professional role in the provision of services to a patient. (ULV Policy)
Dating Violence: Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse, partner, or family member.
Rape: An act of sexual penetration, however slight, of the genitals committed with a person against their will by means of:
- Force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury to themselves or another person.
- When the victim is prevented from resisting due to intoxication, medication, or a mental disorder and the perpetrator knew or should have known this.
- When the victim is under 18 and the harm doer is 18 or older and engages in sexual intercourse.
Responsible Employee: Responsible Employees include all faculty and staff who are not listed as a Confidential Reporting Source (see above). Responsible employees also include Resident Assistants, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and all other student-employees, when disclosures re made to any of them in their capacities as employees. (ULV Policy)
SART Exam (Sexual Assault Response Team): A comprehensive medical and forensic examination provided to sexual assault survivors by specially trained healthcare professionals, often part of a SART team. Exams include collecting evidence, assessing injuries, providing medical treatment, and offering emotional support.
Sexual Harassment: A form of sexual harassment discrimination involving unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Stalking: When a person willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or harasses another person and makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for their safety or the safety of their immediate family.
Victim Advocate: A trained professional protected under CA Penal & Evidence Codes who provides confidential support, information, and resources to individuals affected by crimes such as domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. They help survivors navigate the legal system, access counseling and medical services, and connect with community resources, offering emotional support and guidance throughout their recovery process.