Suffolk Law Student Handbook 2019-2020

 Unauthorized posting or distribution of materials involving the sexual activity of another person, including electronic postings; sexual voyeurism (such as watching a person who is undressing, using the bathroom, or engaging in sexual acts without the consent of the person observed); or  Engaging in sexual activity with another person while knowingly infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or another sexually transmitted infection (STI) and without informing the other person of the infection; or  Hazing or bullying relating to sex or gender; or  Administering alcohol or drugs (such as “date rape” drugs) to another person without their knowledge or effective consent. Relationship violence encompasses dating violence, intimate partner violence, and domestic violence. Relationship Violence is violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Relationship Violence includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former intimate partner, or spouse of a victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as intimate partner or spouse, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under Massachusetts law, or by a spouse or any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected under the domestic or family violence laws of Massachusetts. Relationship Violence

Stalking

Stalking which includes cyberstalking, means a knowing pattern of conduct or series of acts over a period of time directed at a specific person which seriously alarms or annoys that person and makes a threat with the intent to cause a reasonable person to fear for their or others’ safety or to suffer substantial emotional distress.

Retaliation

Retaliation means to take an adverse action against the Complainant, or any person or group of persons involved in a protected activity including the report, interim measures, investigation and/or resolution of a Sexual Misconduct complaint that would discourage a reasonable person from engaging in further protected activity. Retaliation can be committed by any person or group of persons, not just a Respondent. Retaliation can include threats, intimidation, coercion, harassment, continued abuse, violence or other forms of harm to others, and in varying modes, including in person and in electronic and online communication. Retaliation includes subjecting an individual to conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with that individual’s educational experience, work or educational performance, or creates an educational experience or work environment that a reasonable person would find intimidating or hostile. Retaliation should be reported promptly to Suffolk University Police and Security, or the Director of Title IX Compliance and may result in sanctions/disciplinary action in addition to the University’s response to the underlying allegations of Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking.

V. Report of Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence and Stalking

The University encourages reporting of Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking (prohibited conduct) to the University and/or local law enforcement. Individuals who believe they have been subjected to the misconduct are encouraged to report the prohibited conduct as soon as possible so

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