4) If the victim is incapable of giving consent because of any intoxicating, narcotic, or anesthetic agent or hypnosis; or 5) If the victim is 13 years of age, but less than 16 years of age, and the perpetrator is at least three years older than the victim. Other Sexual Offenses Besides rape, other sexual offenses include the following: sodomy (forced anal intercourse); oral copulation (forced oral-genital contact); rape by a foreign object (forced penetration by a foreign object, including a finger); and sexual battery (the unwanted touching of an intimate part of another person for the purpose of sexual arousal). Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is a form of misconduct that undermines the integrity of the academic environment. It is the policy of Northern State University that sexual harassment is prohibited. All members of the Northern community, especially officers, faculty and other individuals who exercise supervisory authority, have an obligation to promote an environment that is free of sexual harassment. South Dakota Board of Regents Policy 1.4.1, Harassment including Sexual Harassment Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. It includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual violence is a form of sexual harassment prohibited by Title IX. Any complaints or inquiries regarding sexual harassment of a student by administration, faculty member or staff member should be brought to the immediate attention of officials. REPORTING OPTIONS Any person with knowledge about sexual misconduct or gender-based violence or the crime of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence or domestic violence, and all additional criminal activity is encouraged to report it immediately. A student or an employee wishing to report an incident may do so by using one of the following reporting options: Aberdeen Police Department The Aberdeen Police Department provides 24-hour services in the City of Aberdeen and on the Northern campus. To file a report or to seek victim resources, please visit the Aberdeen Police Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 15
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