2024 Annual Safety & Security Report

2024 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 50 and relationship violence in all forms and provide ways in which each person can help reduce and/or eliminate both. The following delivery methods are utilized to present this information in manners that encourage and allow for maximum participation and account for a variety of learning styles of the participants: • Lectures are the primary delivery method for large groups. • Workshops are held in classes and for small groups. • A website designed to inform students, employees and others about sexual misconduct is available for review at https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrative-offices/social-equity/titleix.html. It provides information regarding support services, policy information, options for reporting, the student conduct process, and related matters. • Educational materials, such as fact sheets, brochures, and booklets are available at different locations on campus and at programming and information fairs. • Women’s Center Website: www.kutztown.edu/ womenscenter • Video presentation on dating violence and sexual assault presented to incoming students. Kutztown University utilizes these resources for multiple programs: university-developed programs, programs developed by PA Coalition Against Rape, online web-based programs used for student conduct sanctioning programming, programs outsourced to external organizations, such as a local rape crisis center and others. INCOMING STUDENT PRIMARY PREVENTION & AWARENESS PROGRAMS All new students are required to attend KU’s New Student Orientation program held during the summer months to matriculation and the weekend prior to the start of the fall semester. Students are required to participate in a live presentation entitled Maximize Your Buzz and Zero Shades of Gray which covers alcohol awareness and sexual assault awareness along with consent). Students receive additional online training which contains information about Title IX (students’ right and responsibilities with regard to sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) along with Kutztown University’s policies regarding the student code of conduct, and alcohol, drugs. Additional information is provided regarding Public Safety and Police Services. Social Equity Policies Training: The Office of Social Equity, which includes the university’s Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, offers new students Social Equity Policies Training, which covers the university’s Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct (Title IX), Anti-Discrimination, AntiHarassment, and Amorous Relationships Policies and Procedures. Title IX, including definitions, reporting obligations, resources and procedures, are addressed. This training is offered online through the University’s Desire2Learn (D2L) platform. AlcoholEDU: First-year students are encouraged to complete an online alcohol awareness training program provided by Health and Wellness Services. Designed for students entering college, AlcoholEDU is an interactive online program that uses the latest evidence-based prevention methods to create a highly engaging user experience, inspiring students to make healthier decisions related to alcohol and other drugs. It includes tailored content that engages abstainers, light to moderate drinkers, and frequent drinkers with customized messaging. It educates students on alcohol’s mental and physical effects and prepares students to engage in bystander intervention. In addition to the web-based program, HPAOD Services offers alcohol prevention programming for students and student groups through workshops: • Step UP! is a comprehensive bystander intervention program • Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) Facilitator Training and BASICS services for students

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