第九条

1972年的教育修正案第九条规定:“在美国，任何人不得以性别为基础, be excluded from participation in, be denied 的 benefits of, 或者在接受联邦财政援助的任何教育项目或活动中受到歧视。”.

  • 2020年5月

    教育部民权办公室发布了关于第九条的新规定, 联邦法律禁止教育机构内基于性别的歧视和骚扰. 本办法于2020年5月6日发布，自2020年8月14日起施行. 大学将经历更新我们的第九条和性行为不端政策和程序的任务，以符合新的联邦法规, along with Connecticut state law, and 的 principles of our community.

    网赌上分平台将继续成为一个致力于提供促进卓越环境的社区, 责任, 尊重, 理解, 完整性, 和服务. 大学坚持的理念是，所有社区成员都应该享受一个没有任何形式的不当性行为的环境.

    大学第九章协调员和学生办公室主任继续提供服务并进行亲自和远程调查(符合COVID安全协议). To make a report or request assistance, 请联系 阿什利·邓恩 at ADunn@纽黑文.edu.

第九条协调员

As 的 University of New Haven’s 第九条 Officer, 芭芭拉·J. 劳伦斯, Vice President for Institutional Equity and 多样性 and Chief 多样性 Officer, is responsible for coordinating 的 University’s compliance with 第九条, including overseeing all 投诉 of sex discrimination and identifying 并解决审查过程中出现的任何模式或系统问题 投诉. Questions or concerns may be directed to:

芭芭拉·J. 劳伦斯,我.D., MPA
Vice President for Institutional Equity and 多样性; Chief 多样性 Officer; and 第九条协调员
Maxcy大厅
波士顿邮政路300号
西黑文CT, 06516
(203) 932-7269
B劳伦斯@纽黑文.edu

艾米丽圭多
Assistant 第九条协调员
Peterson 图书馆, Room 203
EGuido@纽黑文.edu

迈克尔Karski
第九条 Investigator
MKarski@纽黑文.edu

Deputy 第九条协调员s

The Deputy Coordinators report to 的 第九条协调员. Responsibilities include:

  • 跟踪和监测事件，包括性别歧视和性行为不端
  • Ensuring 的 University responds effectively to each complaint
  • Where appropriate, conducting investigations of identified 投诉

副协调员了解并将提供所有这些方面的资料 options for complaint resolution.

Ophelie Rowe-Allen
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
巴特尔斯厅
波士顿邮政路300号
西汉文, CT  06516
(203) 932-7176
ORAllen@纽黑文.edu

莎拉Richwine
Deputy Associate Director of 体育运动
副合规 & Student Athlete Services
杰弗瑞P. Hazell Athletic Center, North Campus
波士顿邮政路300号
西汉文, CT  06516
(203) 932-7026
 SRichwine@纽黑文.edu

When should I contact a 第九条 coordinator?

Any student, faculty or staff member, or applicant for admission or education who 是否鼓励与有关性行为不端或性别歧视的人联系 a 第九条 coordinator.

Contact a coordinator if you:

  • 如果你认为你可能遇到了性别歧视，希望了解你的选择 or sexual 不当行为;
  • Learn of a situation that you feel may warrant a University investigation;
  • Need help on how to handle a situation by which you are indirectly affected;
  • 就可能采取的非正式补救措施或行政措施寻求指导，以缓和局势 or alleviate a difficult situation; or
  • Have questions about University of New Haven policies and procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions 关于 第九条

This short list addresses only addresses a few of 的 commonly asked questions of victims of sexual 不当行为. These questions are just some that may be pertinent 在性行为不端的后果，亲密伴侣暴力，或跟踪事件.  If 如果你有一个问题没有回答，或者你认为应该添加到这个列表中， 请联系 阿什利·邓恩, Director, 第九条/VAWA Compliance.

  • 1. 我最近才知道(他们告诉我的，我无意中听到一段对话，我目睹了一个事件……) that my friend was assaulted at 的 University, what should I do?

    Listen, and provide a non-judgmental space for your friend to confide in. 很有可能 你的朋友会面临很多选择，可能会纠结如何选择 继续前进. It’s important that you help s/he feel supported in whatever choice 的y may take, whe的r s/he files a formal complaint with 的 第九条协调员, 向警方提出刑事指控，或向其他校园资源寻求帮助 (健康 Services, Counseling & Psychological Services, College Advocate…). 你是 not an investigator, so avoid asking questions about your friend’s incident, such as questions regarding clothing choices, substance use, or his/her personal choices. These questions, while often well-intentioned, can come across as judgmental and do 弊大于利. Finally, encourage and help your friend find resources through 的 纽黑文.edu/sexual不当行为 网站. 你可以在这个网站上找到校内和校外的资源，这些资源可以帮助你和你的朋友度过难关.

  • 大学 of New Haven’s 第九条协调员 is 芭芭拉·J. 劳伦斯，机构公平和多元化副总裁兼首席多元化官. She is responsible for coordinating 的 University’s compliance with 第九条, including overseeing all 投诉 of sex discrimination and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during 的 review of such 投诉. As 的 第九条协调员, she can direct you to 的 most appropriate resources and options. You can also report incidents of retaliation to 的 第九条协调员.

    大学 of New Haven also has a Deputy 第九条协调员, Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students. The Deputy Coordinator must report Title IX相关事件向第九条协调员汇报，同时监督学生投诉 过程. Her responsibilities include tracking and monitoring incidents, including sex discrimination and sexual 不当行为 amongst students, ensuring 的 University 有效回应每宗投诉，并在适当情况下进行调查 of identified 投诉. The Deputy 第九条协调员 can also be a reporting source for students wishing to make informal or formal 投诉.

    • 第九条 of 的 Education Amendments of 1972 states, “在美国，任何人不得因性别而被排除在外 在任何教育中，被剥夺利益或受到歧视 program or activity receiving federal funding assistance." (20 U.S.C. §1681 & 34 C.F.R. Part 106) 第九条 applies to all students, faculty, 员工和禁止所有类型的性别/性别歧视包括，但不 limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence & 跟踪. 第九条是一项联邦法令，要求机构为性侵受害者提供帮助 不当行为 to be supported & assisted in obtaining medical treatment, counseling, and o的r resources to help 的m with 的 trauma 的y’ve experienced. 大学 提供全面的不当性行为政策，其中提供了广泛的定义， 制裁和申诉政策程序，符合第九条规定.

  • 是的. You may choose to speak to a licensed professional in 健康 Services, Counseling & Psychological Services, or a pastoral counselor in complete confidence. 这些专业人士 没有你的直接允许，我不能说任何关于你的事. 虽然您的信息将被保密，但他们可以通知第九条协调员 that an incident of sexual 不当行为 did occur. This helps 的 University monitor 校园内发生的不当性行为，并提供数据帮助管理人员 evaluate 的 safety of community members on our 校园. 还有匿名在线报告选项，允许您报告事件 to University officials. 你可以使用 LiveSafe应用 to connect anonymously with 的 University Police Department.

  • 网赌上分平台有责任确保社区的安全和支持 members who may have experienced sexual 不当行为. If a student chooses to make a formal complaint of sexual 不当行为, 的y will be informed of 的ir options for 合理的安排和适当的补救措施，以确保他们的安全和能力 to engage in educational opportunities. Remedies may be in 的 form of "no contact" orders, changes in housing assignments and/or academic schedules. For more information on informal remedies/accommodations, contact Deputy 第九条协调员, Ophelie Rowe-Allen (203-932-7176), in 的 Dean of Students Office.

  • 由于留学旅行通常发生在国际地点，可利用的资源 at 的 time of 的 incident may be substantially different than those available on 校园. 这是 due to 的 specific location’s resources, none的less 的re are still options that may be available to you. You should contact 的 出国留学 Office for information regarding specific 位置. Whe的r you are still abroad or have returned from your trip, you may contact Deputy 第九条协调员, Ophelie Rowe-Allen (203-932-7176), for assistance in ending 的 harassment/assault, remedies to restore your educational environment, and o的r 必要的补救措施.

  • 网赌上分平台对性投诉没有时间限制 不当行为. It is encouraged that you seek help from any one of our on/off-校园 resources, 但学校认识到你可能还没有准备好进行正式投诉 立即. 你是 encouraged to still take advantage of 的 support systems available and to consider making a complaint when you feel ready to do so.

  • 大学警察、学生办公室主任和学院律师都可以联系 to assist you in contacting 的 correct police department. University Police and 的 大学律师会告诉你在刑事警察调查中应该期待什么.

  • No, but if you want to keep your legal options open, 的 University suggests that you do receive medical attention. The College Advocate from 的 Rape Crisis Center 可以陪你去医院并在手术期间支持你 过程.

    A sexual assault evidence collection kit may be administered at Milford Hospital, or Yale New Haven Hospital.  A "rape kit" involves a 过程 of collecting DNA evidence that may have been left by 的 perpetrator. If you do choose to undergo a rape kit, you are not required to cooperate with law enforcement or pursue criminal charges. However, only DNA evidence collected by a rape kit is admissible in court. 这是 a free service in 的 state of CT.

  • You can choose to refuse a rape kit. You may still want to seek medical treatment, emergency contraception, STI testing/treatment, and pregnancy testing. 大学 纽黑文健康服务中心的医生可以为你提供一些转诊选择 服务.

  • Seek immediate medical care if you are concerned about STIs, or pregnancy. 大学 纽黑文健康服务中心的医生可以为你提供一些转诊选择 服务. 

    On-校园 and off-校园 resources are available to help you navigate through 的 aftermath of a sexual 不当行为 incident. Please review 的 Sexual Misconduct, Intimate 伴侣暴力和跟踪页面在学生办公室的教务处 生命标签 myCharger.