Prevention Awareness

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All students have been enrolled in the Sexual Violence Prevention online course.

There is NO fee associated with this course.

Sexual Violence Prevention – Students: this course found in D2L Brightspace is federally mandated to offer to all students and employees to take. All students and staff should complete this course within their existing or first semester.

If you have been a victim of sexual violence:

Know that you're the victim and it is not your fault
Find a safe environment and a trusted friend to stay with you
If you have been drinking and you're underage, reporting assault does not mean that you will get in trouble with NHCC for violating the Code of Conduct

Consider reporting the crime:

Any individual who believes she or he has been or is being subjected to conduct prohibited by Board Policy 1B.1 is encouraged to report the incident to the designated officer. The report/complaint should be brought as soon as possible after an incident occurs.

Any student, faculty member or employee who knows of, receives information about or receives a complaint of discrimination/harassment is strongly encouraged to report the information or complaint to the designated officer of the system office, college, or university.

Contact any of the following:

Report the assault to Normandale Public Safety (F 1250) by calling 952-358-8280, or call the Bloomington Police Department, or simply dial "911"
Normandale 1B.1 Sexual Assault Response Team

Consider taking steps to preserve physical evidence

If possible, go directly to an Emergency Room at a local hospital. It is best not to bathe or wash and keep your clothing in a paper bag to preserve evidence.

Other Local Resources

Sexual Violence Center: Hotline, 612-871-5111

Alexandra House: Crisis Line, 763-780-2330

The Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education: Hotline, 612-626-9111

Policy

To read the policy in full, please see MnState 1B.1 Non-Discrimination in Employment.

Background

The purpose of the Normandale Sexual Assault Response Protocol is to clearly outline the services available for victim/survivors who are associated with the Normandale community. All protocol participants are concerned with the rights of all parties involved in an assault (victim/survivor and accused student). We are committed to working collaboratively to ensure that rights are protected and excellent services are available.

This protocol outlines services available to victims/survivors who report sexual assault, what Normandale’s policy is regarding sexual violence, and what procedures we follow when investigating. This page will continue to be updated as offices and services change.

All members of the Normandale community are expected to provide services and follow regulations outlined by Minnesota State, the College, and federal and state law. To this end, all participants in this protocol understand the need to adhere to regulations regarding confidentiality including those outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA).

Additionally, all participants in this protocol understand the obligation to notify the college community if an alleged assault involves a threat to the community.

The policies that Normandale uses to determine procedure regarding harassment and sexual violence are Minnesota State 1B.1 Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education, and Minnesota State 1B.3 Sexual Violence Policy.