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On August 1, 2024, new Title IX regulations came into place. This includes new definitions of what constitutes sex-based harassment. Please review the
Title IX - Resources for Students and Parents
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国产真实迷奸 Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring that all complaints of gender discrimination or harassment are handled promptly and fairly. The health and wellness of the school community are of paramount importance - if you experienced gender or sex-based discrimination or harassment, please report it to your (more info below) or to .
If you are in imminent danger, have recently been assaulted, and/or are in need of medical attention, please call 911.
Survivor Resources: Printable list of advocacy, support & crisis resources (Feb 2022)
Male and non-binary survivors: Sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter your age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity. Resources for male & non-binary survivors of sexual violence
Confidential Advocacy (HS only): You do not have to go through this alone. We encourage PPS high school students of all genders who experience sexual harassment or assault, domestic or teen dating violence, and/or harassment based on gender identity or sexual orientation to connect with a confidential advocate as soon as you are able. Advocates are employed by two local non-profit agencies - Raphael House and VOA Homefree of Oregon. While they do not work for PPS, advocates work closely with school administrators and the TIX team and are familiar with PPS policies and procedures, including TIX investigations. As of 2022, every comprehensive high school has (at least) one advocate who holds office hours regularly. They are also available using the PPS student hotline - text or call 503.809.4357 anytime. Available in English and Spanish.
Learn more about this unique, one-of-a-kind partnership by viewing the video below or printing the advocacy postcard here.
Supporting a friend who experienced sexual or dating violence. CLICK HERE.
SAFE - PROTECTED - RESPECTED
How PPS Responds to Sexualized Behaviors or Harm at School
In 2022, PPS introduced Title IX Leveled Responses & School Supports, a comprehensive system that offers a range of interventions to address challenging student behaviors. This innovative approach not only promotes a positive school climate but also creates transformative opportunities for students to develop their social-emotional skills. The underlying philosophy is that when we intervene early, we prevent a lot of harm that might otherwise occur - and as a learning organization, our primary role is to educate children.
We fundamentally believe that when children are offered opportunities for learning by caring, trusted adults at school, they will naturally want to be positive and productive members of their school community. The district office supports this critically important work happening in our PPS schools by offering them a leveled, progressive framework that includes criteria for the level of response required and resources/interventions at every level.
For Levels 1-3, the designated School-Based Coordinator manages and tracks the information at the school level (see FAQ SBCs). At Level 4, the district office will be notified, and the Compliance Manager will coordinate the response/investigation together with the SBC.
School-Based Title IX Coordinators (SBCs)
Each year, the principal designates a building-based Title IX Coordinator. School-based Coordinators (SBCs) are the first level of intervention when gender-based harassment or discrimination of any kind is reported. As a learning organization, we aim to help students understand the expectations at school and how they may be different from other places they go outside of school. In most cases, the response may be educational, providing students with specific opportunities for learning, growth, and accountability. In some cases, like a serious incident (such as a sexual assault claim at school), an official investigation may begin.(list organized by grade level - use tabs at the bottom)The role of the School-Based Coordinator (SBC) is to:- Share basic TIX information with the school community about how to report and receive help
- Promptly respond to reports of discrimination or harassment at school
- Become informed on how TIX-leveled responses and school supports improve school climate (see more below)
- Implement early interventions and skills-based education
- Monitor student interventions and progress
- Apply district disciplinary procedures as appropriate
- Collaborate with the district's TIX Office to respond to severe or persistent behaviors.
- Educate students, staff, and families about Title IX and SIRC rights and protections.
- Connect students to resources.
- Participate in professional learning opportunities.
How Title IX Protects Students from Gender-based Harassment and Discrimination
Elementary trifold; middle school trifold; high school trifold
We understand that coming forward can be challenging, and we are committed to ensuring that your rights are protected and that you receive appropriate support throughout this process.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 ensures that every student can access their public education in an environment free from bias, harassment, or discrimination (of any kind). While the text of the law has not changed since it was passed in 1972, the interpretation of the law has changed significantly in the decades since.
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
The most recent substantive changes occurred in 2020 and remain in place today (the new, approved 2024 regulations must be in place by August 1, 2024). Title IX prohibits sexual harassment in PPS schools, programs, and school-sponsored activities. This includes: 1) engaging in unwelcome conduct that is severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive, which denies a student equal access to education; 2) sexual assault; 3) dating violence; or 4) stalking or cyberstalking. Title IX discrimination also includes pregnancy or parenting status, sex-based discrimination in educational programs, and unequal athletic opportunities.*Oregon state law prohibits discrimination based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The 2020 Title IX regulations (currently in place) removed protection for LGBTQ2SIA+ students. However, the 2024 changes to Title IX will bring back codified protection for gender-diverse students. In the interim, Oregon state law continues to protect LGBTQ2SIA+ members of our school communities.Support and advocacy available on the district's LGBTQ2SIA+ student support site
School-Based Investigations
A school-based investigation is not the same type of investigation that police or a law enforcement agency would conduct. Schools can’t send anyone to jail so the standard of proof required differs. Unlike in criminal cases, where the standard is "beyond a reasonable doubt," school discipline only needs to meet the "preponderance of the evidence" standard, meaning it is "more likely than not." In school investigations, evidence is collected and reviewed. Questions are asked to determine the facts, and credibility assessments are made when perspectives differ significantly. A report or complaint made in “good faith” will not lead to adverse disciplinary action against the complainant. Additionally, parties may be granted amnesty for other code violations that arise during a Title IX investigation. This means that if students engage in activities that would otherwise be considered a violation of school policy, such as consuming alcohol or drugs, they will not be cited for doing so. This is to ensure students can report without fear of consequences or retaliation for doing so.
A school-based Title IX investigation seeks to find the facts and determine if there was a violation of Title IX or any other school policy. The investigation focuses on gathering evidence to establish what happened, ensuring that all parties can participate equally. Not every Title IX report will result in a formal investigation. Many factors are taken into consideration, such as whether the affected individual wishes to proceed or participate, the seriousness of the alleged incident or behavior, any threat to the safety of the school community, whether the report falls under the definition of Title IX, and if the alleged behavior took place at school or a school-related event or activity. Additionally, contextual and mitigating factors are considered when determining where to begin (ex: student's development, age, etc.).If the incident happens outside of school or school-related events/activities (such as athletics, school dance, clubs, etc.), the district may still investigate under another PPS policy. If no relevant policy applies, the district (or school) will provide safety or support measures for all students affected by the incident.
Safety & Support at School (following an incident of harm)
Students who have been affected by a behavior or incident covered by Title IX are entitled to receive interim supportive measures while the Title IX investigation is ongoing, and these measures implemented by a school in an educational environment are distinct from the measures adopted by law enforcement in criminal proceedings. The following are examples of the kinds of support that may be available if you were harmed by gender-based harassment at school: academic accommodations, temporary change of schedule, safety/support plan, campus escorts, and many more depending on the severity of the harm (see
School discipline, consequences & accountability
The most significant consequence a school can apply is suspension or expulsion for up to a year. Expulsion is extremely rare and is reserved for the most serious, dangerous, or persistent behaviors. If the report has information about a possible crime, the school administrator can talk to or refer the matter to the local police at the same time as the school's investigation.
PPS values related to discipline:
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School personnel and parents/caregivers are responsible for encouraging students' appropriate behavior.
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School personnel are expected to use a continuum of positive behavior interventions, strategies, and supports to teach, encourage, and reinforce appropriate behaviors conducive to a learning environment.
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School personnel are expected to intervene early and start the discipline process at the lowest possible level reasonably calculated to change the student’s behavior and minimize loss of instructional time.
We developed the Title IX Leveled Responses & School Supports framework to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing sexually harassing, inappropriate, and boundary-crossing behavior among students. These challenging behaviors affect the classroom and school climate and cause harm to individual students and the school community. When proactive and preventative measures fail to address escalating behavior, or when a serious incident like sexual assault occurs, a disciplinary or expulsion hearing may be necessary. This does not mean that a student will be expelled. The goal is always to make resources available to students and their families when they are struggling to meet the expectations of school. In very rare instances, expulsion may be necessary.
FAQ: Title IX & School Discipline
Contact the Title IX Office
Want more information but not sure where to start or who to ask? Our team consults with students, parents, staff, and community members. Give us a call, send an email, or follow us on !
Parents - check out the drop down menus below - these resources were gathered with you in mind!
Resources for PPS students & families organized by theme:
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What to Do if your Child is Exposed to Pornography
We are big fans of Common Sense Media's materials. The following are guides we regularly share with parents and school counselors who are supporting children who have been exposed to pornography online.
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Raising Kids to Respect Others
This guide, compiled by PPS's Title IX Office, includes resources, activities, and recommendations to help parents who are struggling with how to address their teen or pre-teen's sexting, exchanging nudes, dating, and generally, how to respect boundaries and/or body autonomy. The guide includes resources and education aimed at helping parents understand the vast difference between their experience as teens and what today's teens are struggling with, and may not feel comfortable asking their parents (or other trusted adult) for help.
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Social Media Guide for Parents
Having nudes online is scary, but there is hope to get it taken down.
Take It Down is a free service that can help you remove or stop the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos taken of you when you were under 18 years old.
Social media guide for parents
The info linked within this guide is a sampling of materials compiled from the National Online Safety Council by the PPS Title IX Office. More available at . Additional resources, including supplemental videos can also be found there. This is a phenomenal resource for parents, students and educators alike!
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Training for Title IX Coordinators
How are school-based Title IX Coordinators trained?
Each year, the principal designates a Building coordinators act as liaisons to the district's Title IX team and are specially trained and supported by the central office (see "Help and Support at School" above). 34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2020 Title IX Regulations requires the public sharing of materials used to train Title IX Coordinators.
The following materials were created by PPS for the 2022-23 school year:
- Overview for building leaders
- TIX slide deck - What's new for 2022!
- : Title IX for building leaders (asynch). Accompanies slide deck above.
- FAQ: the role of the TIX coordinator
- Title IX (async) - mandatory training for all PPS employees
- ATIXA Guide to Equity in Title IX Proceedings
- Responding to Bias-Based Incidents (COSA, 2022)
- Title IX (ODE, 2022)
Additionally, the district's Title IX team holds the following certifications (the list is not exhaustive):
- Oregon Annual Coordinator Training (Title IX Specialists)
- Title IX Hearing Officer & Decision-Making (Title IX Specialists)
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Dept of Education Title IX Materials (2020)
From the U.S. Department of Education
- Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment (Unofficial Copy) (6M)
- Title IX: U.S. Department of Education Title IX Final Rule Overview (553K)
- Summary of Major Provisions of the Title IX Final Rule
- Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment
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Racism & Sexual Violence
Sexual Violence & Intersectionality
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This graphic depicts the connection and overlap between racial and sexual violence. The left side of the pyramid shows examples of sexual violence, and the right side shows examples of racial violence in five different categories: attitudes and beliefs, individual acts of prejudice, institutional discrimination, violence, and death. The examples outside the pyramid show where there is overlap between racial and sexual violence in these same categories. Attitudes and beliefs are the foundation that continues to uphold both individual acts of prejudice, and institutional and systemic discrimination, that contribute to violence and death. This is not an exhaustive list of examples but is a starting point to help others understand the connection.
- Calls on the strengths that the anti-violence movement can find through intersectional approaches and intentional practices. Our charge for SAAM was to inspire advocacy that is grounded in community needs and comprehensive approaches. This year’s toolkit takes a look into different movements including LGBTQ equality, racial justice, economic justice, transformative justice, health and wellness, reproductive rights, and immigrant justice. While the toolkit addresses critical issue areas, it is not exhaustive. It is designed to inspire initiatives and opportunities for transformative change. These new opportunities can help strengthen and grow support for survivors and our communities while we brace for rapid change in times of uncertainty.
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SIRC - Information for Parents
SIRC: Information for PPS Parents
click here for a printable .PDF of the following information
Have you been contacted by your child’s school about setting up a “SIRC” meeting?
Parents/guardians are integral to the effectiveness of any school-based behavioral intervention team. As such, we invite you to learn more about SIRC; our district SIRC coordinator, Alex Kahl, is also available to answer your questions at any time in this process.
What is SIRC?
SIRC or Sexual Incident Response Committee is an assessment tool used by school districts across Oregon that examines sexualized behaviors in children to assist schools in determining appropriate interventions to ensure safety for all PK-12 students. SIRC’s purpose is to provide timely support to kids, and mitigate potential risk to others in the school community. SIRC assesses a broad range of sexualized behaviors to determine whether they are developmentally appropriate, and whether they may be indicative of other risk factors. Most importantly, SIRC informs a multidisciplinary team of educators (administrators, counselors, subject matter experts) at your child’s school in better understanding why your child may be exhibiting this behavior and how to respond and support your child during the school day. SIRC is an integral part of our comprehensive response to Title IX-related matters or incidents at school, which is illustrated in the following Venn diagram.
For more on what is covered under Title IX click here.
Comprehensive Framework for
Response to Sexualized Behavior at School
Why is my child being referred to SIRC?
SIRC is designed to connect students and families to support. Your child may have been observed or reported to have engaged in sexualized behavior at school or in the community. This can vary from sexualized language or gestures to sexualized behavior that may harm another child (such as touching another’s body without consent, sexual harassment or sexual violence). Depending on your child’s age, these behaviors are categorized as normative or non-normative.
It is important to note that SIRC is not a diagnostic or psychological tool, thus, any information gleaned or safety protocol or other outcome derived from the assessment will not directly influence any subsequent IEP or 504 (special education) planning. However, the information gathered in SIRC may inform interventions or suggest adjustments to existing special education plans.
Is my child in trouble?
No. SIRC is not a disciplinary or investigative tool. In some instances, there may be a disciplinary aspect to your child’s behavior while at school, however, information derived from SIRC cannot be used against a child or applied to discipline or other consequences. SIRC is not an investigation of what occurred. SIRC assists in uncovering the “why” of underlying behavior not the “what.”
SIRC’s ultimate goal is to support children, families and schools in determining the most appropriate interventions or supports. The goal is to extinguish the behavior and prevent further harm to self or others. To be successful in extinguishing these behaviors and keeping all children safe at school, we rely on the cooperation and trust of the child’s parent or guardian to be effective. You are an essential and important member of your child’s team.
What will happen in this meeting? Who will attend?
The parent or guardian is invited and plays a central role in the success of any intervention planned. The parent or guardian also offers a unique and critical perspective to the team’s understanding of the origin of the behavior and why it is occurring. The SIRC meeting also includes a multidisciplinary team of educators including the principal or vice principal, the counselor, and other faculty as needed (Special Education Case Manager, School Psychologist, etc.). Alex Kahl, SIRC Coordinator may or may not participate but can offer information and support regardless. Taking a multidisciplinary approach allows the school staff to gain a fuller, more comprehensive understanding of your child’s needs and functioning within the school environment.
Additionally, school employees who have directly observed your child or have a relationship with your child may be invited to offer written information through a questionnaire. Similarly, the parent or guardian may be asked to respond to a set of questions if they are unable to attend the meeting.
What happens after the parents' meeting?
The school team will convene to discuss all the information collected and determine what interventions (if any) are most likely to ensure safety. Next, a member of the team is identified to lead the implementation and ensure fidelity to the agreement. The agreement may include referral or connection to outside community resources, safety plans or other interventions deemed to be most helpful. Safety plans are not permanent and should be reevaluated each year (at a minimum). If you believe the plan needs to be amended sooner, for any reason, please let your school administrator (such as the principal) know.
Who can I speak to (at the district) for more specific information about SIRC?
Alex Kahl is the district’s SIRC Coordinator.
akahl@pps.net or 503.312.8338 (call/text)
Where can I find general information?
- You may find information from Dr. Wilson Kenny helpful at his or consider reading his book (PPS adapted Dr. Kenny’s approach to apply to the uniqueness of this school district).
- Kenny, W. (2013).. Plymouth: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
- A review of Dr. Kenny’s book (Spangler, 2016) offers an accessible, simplified overview of the text and highlights the importance of systematic response to child’s sexualized behaviors in school.
The district’s Title IX Manager is:
Liane K. O’Banion, Ed.D.
503.568.2646 (call/text)
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Title IX: Bullying/Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender-Identity
Title IX and PPS prohibit bullying, harassment and intimidation based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity (this includes cyberbullying, too).
Please visit the district's for info and resources or to find help. You may also submit a Title IX report (using the button at the top right side of this page) if you are being bullied or harassed at school and need help.
www.pps.net/lgbtq
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Title IX: Sexual & Dating Violence, Consent & Healthy Relationships
Sexual & Dating Violence, Consent & Healthy Relationships
How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence
SafeBAE
Check out S, a survivor-founded, youth-led national organization whose mission is to end sexual assault among middle and high school students. As the only national peer-to-peer organization of our kind, we help promote culture change by giving teens the tools to become activists and shift school culture through raising awareness about dating violence, sexual harassment and assault, affirmative consent, safe bystander intervention, survivor care, and their rights under Title IX.
Sexting & Sextortion
- click here forto share w/your kids about the dangers of sending/sharing photos electronically.
Be an Active Bystander
- GAME ON is the centerpiece of 2018 Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign - BAEcode. The campaign teaches and empower teens to prevent sexual harassment and assault in their own peer groups.
Think Before you Post
- Check out the new video from , an advocacy group for middle/high school students. The video reminds teens that sharing nude photos (sexting) can have major consequences that last a lifetime. Click here for
- 1) sexting constitutes child pornography; 2) sexting leads to sexual bullying/harassment; 3) sexting can open the door to sexual predators; 4) sexting can lead to blackmail; 5) sexts never go away; 6) sexting can ruin a teen's reputation (from Very Well Family)
Know the Numbers
- Teenagers and Sexual Assault (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network): Includes key terms like coercion and consent and offers teens guidance on healthy dating relationships; includes information on the dangers of online communication and how to stay safe.
- Teens and Sexual Violence: Who commits sexual violence, what are the effects and more.
Let's Talk about Consent!
Affirmative consent is... freely given, mutual, continuous and mitigates the impact and consequences of sexual pressure. It is also a foundational principle in healthy sexuality and in violence prevention (OHES, 2016).
Oregon’s Health Education Standards are designed to promote healthy, safe, violence-free communities for all people. This includes promoting concepts and fostering skills for healthy individuals and healthy relationships in age-appropriate ways. By aligning the standards with best-practice and the unique policy infrastructure in Oregon (including OAR Rule 581-0221440, SB 856, and HB 4077) our state is working to address and end violence in our schools and communities.
Click here for a Comprehensive Consent Checklist
Developmentally-Appropriate Videos That Illustrate Consent for Kids
High School/Young Adults 14-18
- (explicit version, clean version available below). Illustrates sexual consent using a simple metaphor - tea.
- Video from Planned Parenthood that dives deep into what consent looks and feels like from signals like body language and words. Breaks consent down to the five components: 1) everyone's clear; 2) you can say no; 3) be honest; 4) consent once is not consent forever; and 5) sex is about connection.
Teens/Tweens 11-16
- Shows concrete examples of: how to ask for consent; what enthusiastic, verbal consent looks like; and how to respond to "no" respectfully.
- You don't have to do anything that you don't want to do. If you're being pressured to do something you're not comfortable with, that's called coercion, even if it's your significant other.
- Covers basic principles of consent, emphasizing that just because someone consents to engage in one kind of behavior that does not mean they've agreed to engage in another.
- (clean version) Explains sexual consent using a simple metaphor - tea. This version does not have profanity and is more appropriate for younger teens.
Preschool - Elementary
- Breaks down consent using the body as an example of what you have the right to control.
- Delivers a simple message - "I may be young, I may be small. But it's my body, I'm in charge of it all.
Health and Sexuality Education Standards in Oregon
The Human Sexuality Education Law (2009); the Healthy Teen Relationship Act (2013); and, the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Law (2015) collectively contribute to the Oregon Department of Education’s Comprehensive Sexuality Education policy framework. Approved by the State Board of Education in 2016, the Health Education Standards provide consistency in what is taught to students across Oregon to ensure equity in achievement and health.
Comprehensive Sexuality Education
The new Standards expand on the required knowledge and skills related to comprehensive sexuality education. They expand the notion of what sexual health is, treating sexuality as “a multidimensional process, intimately linked to the basic human needs of being liked and accepted, displaying and receiving affection, feeling valued and attractive, and sharing thoughts and feelings.”1 Thus, the standards cover broad areas including body image, media literacy, gender roles, relationships, and communication.
Other Helpful Resources for Parents & Kids
OPB, 2019)
Healthy Teen Relationship Act Toolkit - prevention of teen dating violence
in Oregon
- Disease Prevention
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Title IX: Pregnancy & Parenting Rights
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy or parenting status.
Toolkit - Pregnancy Discrimination is Sex Discrimination
"Schools that receive federal funds must not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, including a student’s pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination, or recovery therefrom. Schools must provide equal access to school programs and extracurricular activities to students who might be, are, or have been pregnant. Schools are required to treat pregnant and parenting students the same way they treat other students who are similarly able or unable to participate in school activities."
Resources
PPS Teen Parent Services helps young Moms and Dads confront challenges and create opportunities. Our mission has been to provide teen parents with support and resources to help navigate their lives as parents and as students. Academic support, Counseling, and Advocacy are our primary services. Our program provides support for all pregnant and parenting students within the 国产真实迷奸 Public Schools 国产真实迷奸 boundary.
Contact
Contact the Title IX Director for more information or to submit a complaint or concern: lobanion@pps.net
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Title IX: Protecting Kids (Child Sexual Abuse & Educator Sexual Misconduct)
For Parents: Child Sexual Abuse
From :
“One in 10 children will be the victim of sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. Despite this startling statistic, it’s a silent epidemic that people are afraid to talk about.
To prevent abuse, we have to break through the stigma and shame, and talk about how the sexual abuse of children happens. It’s the only way we will be able to stop what is arguably the number one health crisis that children face today” ().
Prevalence
Reporting
- Oregon Senate Bill 155 (2019): On July 20, 2019, the Oregon State Legislature passed Senate Bill 155, which requires investigations of all reports involving suspected abuse or suspected sexual conduct by school employees, contractors, agents and volunteers.
Prevention
- designed to help your family address personal safety in a comfortable with tips, tools, and lesson for families of all
- (effective 2017): In July of 2015, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 856 (Sex Abuse Prevention Instruction) which requires schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention instruction kindergarten through grade 12. Subsequently, the Oregon State Board of Education passed changes to administrative rule 581-022-1440 (Human Sexuality Education): "As part of the comprehensive plan of human sexuality instruction, each school district board shall adopt a child sexual abuse prevention instructional program for students in kindergarten through grade 12 (OAR 581-022-1440). More information about comprehensive sexuality education reform available under the Healthy Sexuality link.
- (2015 in Oregon): Requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches: 1) students in grades preK – 12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and tell a trusted adult; 2) school personnel all about child sexual abuse; and 3)parents & guardians the warning signs of child sexual abuse, plus needed assistance, referral or resource information to support sexually abused children and their families
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Title IX Resources & Reading Room
Title IX keeps kids safe and in school by reducing barriers and protecting students from an environment that interferes with educational programs or activities or that creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile educational climate.
On July 20, 2021, the Office of Civil Rights published a Q&A on Title IX regulations specific to sexual harassment in schools. This guidance addresses outstanding questions from the previous administration, which were published in August 2020 and represented a major revision to existing policy and practice.
Click here to read the full Q&A.
For a deeper dive into how sexual harassment and violence impact the educational environment, check out (SSAIS) 2-part video series, which helps K-12 kids understand the law, what it requires schools to do and why Title IX is so essential in protecting civil rights.
The videos and discussion guide can be utilized by teachers, parents, or other educators.
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The following resources outline newly released regulations from the U.S. Department of Education:
- The full (May 6, 2020)
What training do staff who conduct investigations have?
All staff in schools who are designated the "SCO" and who are responsible for Title IX investigations have specialized training. Additionally, the Title IX Director and Title IX Investigator are required to complete annual training on topics such as: conducting investigations, how to ask open-ended questions, the neurobiology of trauma, implicit/confirmation bias, and much more.
34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2020 Title IX Regulations requires the public sharing of materials used to train Title IX Coordinators.
The following provides a sample and is not an exhaustive list:
- (Forensic Experiential Trauma Interviewing)
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SAFE (or SANE) Exams in Oregon (Rape Kit)
There are various medical exams for survivors of sexual assault. Which one you receive will depend on how much time has elapsed and your specific medical needs. You don't need to figure this out by yourself. On-call advocates at (Sexual Assault Resource Center) or will respond to 国产真实迷奸-area hospitals and support you throughout the exam.
What is a Rape Kit (SAFE Exam)?
If you wish to obtain a SANE exam, also known as a 'rape kit," you will visit a hospital or emergency room that has certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). You may not be sure whether or not you wish to report to law enforcement, fortunately, you do not need to make that decision right away. You can receive a SANE exam whether or not you decide to report to the police.
Who Will Do the Exam?
SANE nurses are registered nurses who have completed specialized education and clinical training in the medical forensic care of a person who has experienced sexual assault or abuse. In Oregon, the SAE/SANE Certification Commission (Oregon Attorney General's Task Force on Sexual Assault) ensures that nurses who provide sexual assault medical care and/or those who conduct forensic examinations have the necessary training and qualifications to do so in accordance with the best standards of care from using a survivor-centered approach.
SANE nurses can do any of the following:
- Conduct a full medical history and evaluation
- Gather forensic evidence that may or may not be used in a future investigation
- Initate prophylaxis for STD/STI's
- Advise/provide emergency contraception
- Make referrals to other agencies
What if I Am Unable to Pay?
If you are concerned about how to pay for your medical care, apply for or . Advocates from and the Multnomah County 国产真实迷奸 Attorney’s Office Victim Assistance Program are available to support you through the medical process.
Where Can I Go For a SAFE Exam?
Generally, most hospital emergency rooms offer SAFE exams - it is a good idea to call ahead just to be sure. We recommend you bring a trusted adult along with a trained survivor advocate to support you in navigating these systems.
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This webpage is a work-in-progress - send feedback or suggestions to lobanion@pps.net
Support Contacts
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Title IX Team Contacts for PPS Students/Families
24/7 Emergency or Crisis Resources
If you have been the victim of sexual, dating or domestic violence, there are many resources to support your healing & recovery.
Click here for a printable, comprehensive list of advocacy resources (compiled & maintained by PPS Title IX Office).
Title IX team roles/responsibilities