Scripts:
President
“Hello and welcome newly admitted [mascot name]! I am President [Name]. As you saw in the opening video, sexual violence is an issue that affects far too many college students across the nation. Here at the [College/University Name], we have started a conversation about sexual violence that we hope will result in less violence and more support for those whounfortunately do experience violence. This video is your introduction to the [College/University]programtoengage the university community in preventing sexual violence in any. As new students, I encourage you to join this important conversation to create a community of respect and safety for all.”
Title IX Coordinator
Hello, my name is [Name], and I am the [College/University]’s Title IX Coordinator. Here at [College/University], sexual violence is not tolerated and it is my job to make sure that we work together as a community to stop sexual violence when it occurs, to prevent future acts sexual violence and to support those who are affected by sexual violence. Here at [College/University] we expect all members of the University community to play their part preventing sexual violence. As a new [mascot name] that expectation applies to you. In order for you live up to this expectation, it is first important that you understand what we mean at [College/University] when we use the term sexual violence.
Advocate/Staff Member:
The [College/University] wants students who have experienced sexual violence to have a safe, comfortable, and confidential space to go to in the aftermath of such violence. [Include information about any specific resource, such as: It is for this reason that the University established the Advocacy Center for Sexual Violence, a Center that is devoted to serving survivors of all forms of sexual violence; sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking.]
[UAlbany text that can be personalized] Our Center provides a dedicated space for survivors, as well as their friends and family members to seek support and advocacy. It is a one stop, safe environment to get assistance by a staff dedicated to serve as their advocate to manage all of the services and processes they may choose to help them heal. Speaking with an advocate at the Center does not constitute an official report to the University. The Center puts you in control of your situation. If it matters to you, it matters to us and we will assist youin any way we can.
Students: Consent
So, as you see understanding consent is as simple as understanding if someone wants a cup of tea. Asking for consent doesn’t have to be awkward, there are ways that you can ask your partner for consent without making things weird. For example:
- Just Ask: “is this okay” when you’re starting to initiatesexwith your partner
- Just Ask: When you said you wanted to come by to watch Netflix and chill…did you mean chill, or did you mean “chill”? (two students, sitting together).
- [Insert other examples relevant to individual campus]
Some of our students have now discussed ways that they would ask and would like to be asked for consent. There are a bunch of ways to ask in any given situation but the most important part is that you do ask. If you invite someone over to watch Netflix, they may really just want to watch stranger things and chill, with pants on. If you’re not sure, don’t leave it up to chance, Just ask.
Police Chief/TIX Coordinator
Chief:
My name is [name], and I am the [College/University]’s Chief of Police. I am here with your Title IX Coordinator, [name]. As a [College/University] student, you have the right to report sexual violence to the University police and to request that the police conduct an investigation to determine whether a crime has been committed.
TIX Coordinator:
Students also have the right to report sexual violence to my office and to request that the University initiate an administrative investigation aimed at determining whether a member of the community has violated [College/University] policy.
Chief:
It is important to know that if you do choose to speak with either of our offices, you will be in control. My officers will listen to you, explain your options, and will allow you to choose if you want to proceed with a criminal investigation.
TIX Coordinator:
The investigators in my office will also, listen, explain, and allow you to decide how you want to proceed.
Students: Bystander Empowerment
Shots of students alone:
- An empowered bystander helped me when someone made me feel unsafe in my residence hall
- An empowered bystander made sure I got home safely last weekend after I had had too much to drink
- An empowered bystander helped me find the support I needed to end an unhealthy relationship
Group of students
As [mascot], we know how lucky we are to be a part of such a great campus community. As members of this community, we get to pursue our passions, meet new people, and we know that our community always has our back. As you saw at the start of this training, sexual violence is occurring far too often on college campuses across the nation. We have the power to change that.
Individual students:
- That change starts with me
- It starts with you
Group of students together
- It starts with us.
Group of students:
Here at the [College/University], we are encouraged to be active, positive bystanders and through empowered bystander training we are provided with the tools we need to safely and effectively intervene in sexual violence before, during, and after it happens.
Do you part to create a safer [College/University]
Become an empowered bystander
Change the world!