WHERE CAN I TURN?

You have the right to an educational experience free from discrimination or harassment. If you were sexually assaulted, had an uncomfortable sexual encounter, are in a relationship that feels abusive, are being stalked online or in person, or have otherwise been the target of sexual harassment or discrimination, you may be experiencing a wide range of emotions

We hope that this information provides some guidance in helping you to understand your options

Defining What Happened

Here is an overview of some key concepts covered under University of Redlands policies that may be helpful You can also consult with the Director of Equity & Title IX Coordinator for more information about prohibited conduct or read the full definitions in the University’s Policy.

Consent

Consent is a clear, conscious, informed, ongoing, and voluntary agreement to engage or participate in any sexual activity Consent is never implied and always revocable. Prior consent does not imply future consent Silence is not consent. Consent to one type of sexual activity does not imply consent to another type of activity. Consent may be withdrawn at any time

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is an umbrella term for both nonconsensual sexual contact and nonconsensual sexual intercourse

Nonconsensual sexual contact includes any touching of an intimate body part (breasts, buttocks, genitalia) without consent.

Nonconsensual sexual intercourse is the penetration, however slight, of the anus or vagina by a body part or other object, or oral sex of or by any person, without consent These two types of sexual assault are also called fondling and rape.