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| ARC3 Survey Findings |
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| 2025 ARC3 Survey Findings and Recommendations |
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| Table of Contents |
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| Table of Contents |
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| Introduction ............................................................................................................................................5 |
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| Acknowledgements ..........................................................................................................................................5 |
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| .Definitions .........................................................................................................................................................8 |
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| .Executive.Summary ........................................................................................................................................10 |
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| .Progress.on.2022.ARC3.Recommendations ................................................................................................12 |
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| Findings ...............................................................................................................................................13 |
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| .Demographics .................................................................................................................................................13 |
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| .Campus.Safety................................................................................................................................................15 |
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| .Campus.Safety.by.Gender ..............................................................................................................................16 |
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| .Peer.Norms .....................................................................................................................................................17 |
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| .Perceptions.of.Campus.Climate ....................................................................................................................18 |
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| .Peer.Responses ..............................................................................................................................................20 |
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| .Knowledge.of.Resources ...............................................................................................................................21 |
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| .Consent ...........................................................................................................................................................22 |
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| .Training.Regarding.Sexual.Misconduct .........................................................................................................23 |
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| .Bystander.Intervention ...................................................................................................................................26 |
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| .Sexual.Harassment.by.Faculty,.Instructor,.Staff ...........................................................................................27 |
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| .Sexual.Harassment.by.Student .....................................................................................................................30 |
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| .Stalking ............................................................................................................................................................33 |
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| ..Prevalence.of.Stalking ................................................................................................................................34 |
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| .Dating.Violence. ..............................................................................................................................................35 |
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| ..Prevalence.of.Dating.Violence ...................................................................................................................36 |
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| .Sexual.Violence. .............................................................................................................................................37 |
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| ..Prevalence.of.Sexual.Violence. ..................................................................................................................40 |
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| .Institutional.Responses ..................................................................................................................................41 |
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| .Formal.Reporting.of.Victimization.................................................................................................................44 |
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| Summary ..............................................................................................................................................45 |
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| .Recommendations .........................................................................................................................................45 |
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| Acknowledgments: |
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| Acknowledgments: |
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| Acknowledgments: |
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| The.Division.of.Student.Affairs.extends.our.sincere.gratitude.to.all.of.the.students.who.shared.their. |
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| experiences.and.perspectives.with.us..We.are.especially.appreciative.of.those.who.courageously.recounted. |
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| their.victimization.to.help.us.further.develop.our.programs,.promote.resources,.raise.awareness,.and.help. |
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| others.avoid.similar.experiences.in.the.future..Thank.you.to.those.who.promoted.the.survey.and.support. |
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| Student.Affairs.in.spreading.the.word.about.the.importance.of.this.work..A.special.thanks.to.Dr..Brenda. |
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| Mammenga.for.her.assistance.with.survey.dissemination.and.for.compiling.the.key.findings.included.in.the. |
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| final.report. |
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| Resources At Northern: |
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| Resources At Northern: |
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| This.report.contains.information.and.material.about.sexual.violence,.harassment,.stalking,.and.dating. |
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| violence..Should.you,.or.someone.you.know,.need.support.or.assistance.at.Northern,.you.may.contact.any.of. |
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| the.following.support.services: |
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| Krista.Bau,.Title.IX.Coordinator |
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| Krista.Bau,.Title.IX.Coordinator |
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| Student.Center,.222 |
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| 605-626-3007 |
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| Eric.Paul,.Campus.Police.Officer |
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| Eric.Paul,.Campus.Police.Officer |
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| Student.Center,.222 |
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| 605-380-8925 |
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| Susan.Bostian,.Deputy.Title.IX.Coordinator |
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| Susan.Bostian,.Deputy.Title.IX.Coordinator |
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| 605-626-2520 |
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| Counseling.Services.(Confidential). |
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| Student.Center,.222 |
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| 605-626-3007 |
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| Safe.Harbor.(Confidential,.24/7.Helpline). |
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| Safe.Harbor.(Confidential,.24/7.Helpline). |
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| 2005.S.Merton.Street |
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| 605-226-1212 |
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| National.Sexual.Assault.Hotline.(Confidential,.24/7.Support) |
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| National.Sexual.Assault.Hotline.(Confidential,.24/7.Support) |
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| 1-800-656-4673 |
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| National.Domestic.Violence.Hotline.(Confidential,.24/7.Support) |
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| National.Domestic.Violence.Hotline.(Confidential,.24/7.Support) |
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| 1-800-799-7233 |
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| About the Office of Title IX: |
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| About the Office of Title IX: |
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| The.Director.of.Student.Rights.and.Responsibilities/Title.IX.Coordinator.is.responsible.for.leading.and.coordinating. |
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| the.University’s.efforts.to.ensure.compliance.with.Title.IX.of.the.Higher.Education.Act.of.1972..This.includes.the. |
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| development,.implementation,.and.oversight.of.policies,.procedures,.and.processes.related.to.Title.IX.disclosures.and. |
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| responses.. |
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| Additional.responsibilities.of.the.Title.IX.Coordinator.include: |
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| Additional.responsibilities.of.the.Title.IX.Coordinator.include: |
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| •.Providing.training.and.education.on.Title.IX.and.the.complaint.resolution.process |
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| •.Providing.training.and.education.on.Title.IX.and.the.complaint.resolution.process |
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| •.Ensuring.access.to.supportive.measures.and.available.resources |
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| •.Ensuring.access.to.supportive.measures.and.available.resources |
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| •.Overseeing.fair.and.timely.resolution.options.for.all.parties.involved |
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| •.Overseeing.fair.and.timely.resolution.options.for.all.parties.involved |
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| •.Promoting.awareness.and.understanding.of.rights.and.responsibilities.under.Title.IX |
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| •.Promoting.awareness.and.understanding.of.rights.and.responsibilities.under.Title.IX |
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| Northern.State.University.remains.committed.to.providing.a.safe.and.inclusive.environment.free.from.harassment.and. |
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| Northern.State.University.remains.committed.to.providing.a.safe.and.inclusive.environment.free.from.harassment.and. |
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| discrimination.for.all.students,.faculty,.and.staff. |
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| About Student Affairs: |
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| About Student Affairs: |
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| Student.Affairs.advances.the.student.success.agenda.of.Northern.State.University.through.engagement,.holistic. |
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| wellness,.providing.excellent.student-centered.services.and.the.Student.Affairs.Strategic.Plan.(2025-30)..We. |
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| are.Campus.Recreation.and.Intramurals,.Campus.Safety,.Community.Service.and.Civic.Engagement,.Counseling. |
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| Services,.Dean.of.Students.Office,.Dining.Services,.New.Student.Programs.(HOWL.and.Wolf.Pack.Welcome),.Northern. |
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| State.Welcome.Desk,.Residence.Life,.Student.Accessibility.Services,.Student.Activities.and.Involvement,.Student. |
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| Center,.Student.Government.Association,.Student.Health.Services,.Student.Organizations,.Student.Rights.and. |
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| Responsibilities,.Summer.Camps.and.Conferences,.Title.IX,.and.Wellness.and.Prevention.Services. |
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| About Northern State University: |
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| About Northern State University: |
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| Founded.in.1901,.Northern.State.University.is.a.student-centered.institution.that.provides.an.outstanding.educational. |
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| experience,.preparing.students.through.the.liberal.arts.and.professional.education.for.their.future.endeavors..A. |
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| regional.university,.Northern.offers.a.personalized.educational.experience,.with.rigorous,.nationally.accredited. |
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| academic.programs.in.arts.and.sciences,.business,.fine.arts,.and.teacher.education..With.more.than.45.majors,.55. |
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| minors.and.16.pre-professional.programs,.Northern.provides.hands-on.learning.and.internship.opportunities.that. |
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| help.unleash.students’.potential..The.university.strives.to.enrich.the.community.through.partnerships.such.as.its. |
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| Educational.Impact.Campaign..With.the.$55.million.campaign,.NSU.has.been.the.recipient.of.more.than.$150.million. |
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| in.privately.funded.building.projects.and.scholarships.within.a.decade. |
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| Land Acknowledgment: |
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| Land Acknowledgment: |
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| Northern.State.University.(NSU).acknowledges.South.Dakota.as.the.ancestral.territory.of.the.Santee,.Yankton,.and. |
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| Teton.Lakota,.which.is.an.alliance.known.as.the.Oceti.Sakowin.(o-che-tee.sha-koh-ween).(Seven.Council.Fires).. |
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| Oceti.Sakowin.is.historically.known.as.the.Sioux.by.non-Native.people..The.nine.Native.Nations.that.share.the.state’s. |
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| geography.include:.Cheyenne.River.Sioux.Tribe,.Crow.Creek.Sioux.Tribe,.Flandreau.Santee.Sioux.Tribe,.Lower.Brule. |
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| Sioux.Tribe,.Oglala.Sioux.Tribe,.Rosebud.Sioux.Tribe,.Sisseton-Wahpeton.Oyate,.Standing.Rock.Sioux.Tribe,.and. |
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| Yankton.Sioux.Tribe..Northern.State.University.acknowledges.that.before.this.land.was.called.South.Dakota,.it.was. |
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| home.to.many.Native.Nations.indigenous.to.this.area..It.is.with.profound.respect.that.we.acknowledge.the.indigenous. |
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| peoples.of.this.land.past,.present.and.future. |
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| Title IX Commitment |
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| Title IX Commitment |
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| Title.IX.of.the.Education.Amendments.of.1972.prohibits.sex-based.discrimination.in.any.education.program.or.activity. |
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| receiving.federal.funding..It.states: |
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| “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or |
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| “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or |
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| be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” |
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| Northern.State.University.fully.embraces.both.the.spirit.and.legal.requirements.of.Title.IX,.striving.to.uphold.a.campus. |
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| Northern.State.University.fully.embraces.both.the.spirit.and.legal.requirements.of.Title.IX,.striving.to.uphold.a.campus. |
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| culture.rooted.in.safety,.equity,.and.respect. |
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| Purpose of the ARC3 Survey |
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| Purpose of the ARC3 Survey |
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| Northern.State.University.administers.the.Administrator.Researcher.Campus.Climate.Collaborative.(ARC3).Campus. |
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| Northern.State.University.administers.the.Administrator.Researcher.Campus.Climate.Collaborative.(ARC3).Campus. |
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| Climate.Survey.to.assess.students’.experiences.and.perceptions.related.to.sexual.misconduct,.dating.and.domestic. |
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| violence,.stalking,.sexual.harassment,.institutional.response,.and.general.campus.safety..The.survey.provides.critical. |
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| insight.into.the.effectiveness.of.prevention.efforts,.policies,.and.support.services..The.2025.administration.offers.an. |
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| opportunity.to.evaluate.progress.since.2022.and.identify.emerging.trends.and.needs. |
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| This.evidence-based.tool.is.designed.for.higher.education.institutions.to.assess.student.perceptions,.knowledge,.and. |
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| This.evidence-based.tool.is.designed.for.higher.education.institutions.to.assess.student.perceptions,.knowledge,.and. |
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| experiences.related.to.sexual.misconduct.and.campus.response. |
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| The.ARC3.includes.19.modules.covering: |
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| The.ARC3.includes.19.modules.covering: |
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| •.Sexual.harassment |
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| •.Sexual.harassment |
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| •.Dating.and.intimate.partner.violence |
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| •.Dating.and.intimate.partner.violence |
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| •.Stalking |
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| •.Stalking |
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| •.Victimization.and.perpetration |
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| •.Victimization.and.perpetration |
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| •.Awareness.of.resources.and.prevention.programs |
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| •.Awareness.of.resources.and.prevention.programs |
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| •.Student.knowledge.and.attitudes |
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| •.Student.knowledge.and.attitudes |
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| In.2025,.all.undergraduate.and.graduate.degree-seeking.students.(N=1,083).were.invited.to.participate..While. |
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| In.2025,.all.undergraduate.and.graduate.degree-seeking.students.(N=1,083).were.invited.to.participate..While. |
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| the.response.rate.was.13%,.lower.than.in.2022,.the.results.still.offer.valuable.insights.into.ongoing.progress.and. |
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| remaining.areas.for.growth..Additionally,.data.limitations.such.as.self-reported.data,.gender.participation,.and.small. |
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| sample.size.can.impact.results..Despite.these.limitations,.the.ARC3.survey.remains.a.reliable.tool.for.assessing. |
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| campus.climate.and.guiding.evidence-based.improvements. |
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| It.is.important.to.recognize.the.ongoing.challenge.of.collecting.accurate.data.on.sexual.misconduct..According.to.the. |
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| It.is.important.to.recognize.the.ongoing.challenge.of.collecting.accurate.data.on.sexual.misconduct..According.to.the. |
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| National.Intimate.Partner.and.Sexual.Violence.Survey.(NISVS): |
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| •.26.8%.of.women.and.3%.of.men.report.having.experienced.completed.or.attempted.rape.in.their.lifetime. |
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| •.26.8%.of.women.and.3%.of.men.report.having.experienced.completed.or.attempted.rape.in.their.lifetime. |
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| •.Nearly.50%.of.women.and.25%.of.men.report.having.experienced.some.form.of.sexual.violence.in.the.past.year. |
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| •.Nearly.50%.of.women.and.25%.of.men.report.having.experienced.some.form.of.sexual.violence.in.the.past.year. |
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| These.sobering.statistics.highlight.that.sexual.misconduct.has.significant.impacts.that.can.extend.throughout.a. |
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| These.sobering.statistics.highlight.that.sexual.misconduct.has.significant.impacts.that.can.extend.throughout.a. |
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| person’s.life..Data.collection.is.critical.to.understanding.these.issues,.informing.prevention.and.education.initiatives,. |
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| and.ensuring.support.and.resources.are.available.to.those.affected. |
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| Northern.State.University.remains.committed.to.using.this.data.to.strengthen.efforts.in.stopping,.preventing,.and. |
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| Northern.State.University.remains.committed.to.using.this.data.to.strengthen.efforts.in.stopping,.preventing,.and. |
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| remedying.sexual.misconduct.on.campus.and.beyond..This.comparison.highlights.progress.made,.persistent. |
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| concerns,.and.strategic.opportunities.to.enhance.student.well-being.and.safety. |
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| Definitions |
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| Definitions |
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| The.ARC3.survey.does.not.define.terms.related.to.sex.or.gender-based.discrimination.for.participants..For.the. |
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| The.ARC3.survey.does.not.define.terms.related.to.sex.or.gender-based.discrimination.for.participants..For.the. |
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| purposes.of.the.survey,.sexual.misconduct.definitions.are.defined.by.the.South.Dakota.Board.of.Regents: |
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| Dating violence |
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| Dating violence |
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| means.violence.committed.by.a.person.who.is.or.has.been.in.a.social.relationship.of.a.romantic.or. |
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| intimate.nature.with.the.victim.. |
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| .1).The.existence.of.such.a.relationship.shall.be.determined.based.on.the.reporting.party’s.statement.and.with. |
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| .1).The.existence.of.such.a.relationship.shall.be.determined.based.on.the.reporting.party’s.statement.and.with. |
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| consideration.of.the.length.of.the.relationship,.the.type.of.relationship,.and.the.frequency.of.interaction.between.the. |
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| persons.involved.in.the.relationship.. |
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| .2).For.the.purposes.of.this.definition,. |
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| .2).For.the.purposes.of.this.definition,. |
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| .a).Dating.violence.includes,.but.is.not.limited.to,.sexual.or.physical.abuse.or.the.threat.of.such.abuse.. |
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| .b).Dating.violence.does.not.include.acts.covered.under.the.definition.of.domestic.violence. |
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| Sexual assault |
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| Sexual assault |
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| .means.any.offense.that.constitutes.rape,.fondling,.incest,.or.statutory.rape:. |
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| .1).Rape.has.the.same.meaning.as.given.above.in.§.3(B)(2)(b).. |
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| .1).Rape.has.the.same.meaning.as.given.above.in.§.3(B)(2)(b).. |
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| .2).Fondling.means.the.touching.of.the.private.body.parts.of.another.person.for.the.purpose.of.sexual.gratification,. |
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| .2).Fondling.means.the.touching.of.the.private.body.parts.of.another.person.for.the.purpose.of.sexual.gratification,. |
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| without.the.consent.of.the.victim,.including.instances.where.the.victim.is.incapable.of.giving.consent.because.of. |
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| his/her.age.or.because.of.his/her.temporary.or.permanent.mental.incapacity. |
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| .3).Incest.means.sexual.intercourse.between.persons.who.are.related.to.each.other.within.the.degrees.wherein. |
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| .3).Incest.means.sexual.intercourse.between.persons.who.are.related.to.each.other.within.the.degrees.wherein. |
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| marriage.is.prohibited.by.SDCL.§.25-1-6,.which.provides.that:. |
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| ..Marriages.between.parents.and.children,.ancestors.and.descendants.of.every.degree,.and.between.brothers.and |
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| ..Marriages.between.parents.and.children,.ancestors.and.descendants.of.every.degree,.and.between.brothers.and |
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| .sisters.of.the.half.as.well.as.the.whole.blood,.and.between.uncles.and.nieces,.or.aunts.and.nephews,.and. |
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| .between.cousins.of.the.half.as.well.as.of.the.whole.blood,.are.null.and.void.from.the.beginning,.whether.the. |
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| .relationship.is.legitimate.or.illegitimate..The.relationships.provided.for.in.this.section.include.such.relationships. |
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| .that.arise.through.adoption.. |
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| .4).Statutory.Rape.means.sexual.intercourse.with.a.person.who.is.under.the.statutory.age.of.sixteen. |
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| .4).Statutory.Rape.means.sexual.intercourse.with.a.person.who.is.under.the.statutory.age.of.sixteen. |
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| Stalking |
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| Stalking |
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| means:. |
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| .1).Engaging.in.a.course.of.conduct.directed.at.a.specific.person.that.would.cause.a.reasonable.person.to:. |
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| .1).Engaging.in.a.course.of.conduct.directed.at.a.specific.person.that.would.cause.a.reasonable.person.to:. |
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| ..a).Fear.for.the.person’s.safety.or.the.safety.of.others;.or. |
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| ..a).Fear.for.the.person’s.safety.or.the.safety.of.others;.or. |
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| ..b).Suffer.substantial.emotional.distress.. |
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| ..b).Suffer.substantial.emotional.distress.. |
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| .2).For.the.purposes.of.this.definition:. |
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| .2).For.the.purposes.of.this.definition:. |
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| ..a).Course.of.conduct.means.two.or.more.acts,.including,.but.not.limited.to,.acts.in.which.the.stalker.directly,. |
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| ..a).Course.of.conduct.means.two.or.more.acts,.including,.but.not.limited.to,.acts.in.which.the.stalker.directly,. |
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| .indirectly,.or.through.third.parties,.by.any.action,.method,.device,.or.means,.follows,.monitors,.observes,.surveils,. |
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| .threatens,.or.communicates.to.or.about.a.person,.or.interferes.with.a.person’s.property.. |
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| ..b).Reasonable.person.means.a.reasonable.person.under.similar.circumstances.and.with.similar.identities.to. |
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| ..b).Reasonable.person.means.a.reasonable.person.under.similar.circumstances.and.with.similar.identities.to. |
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| .the.victim.. |
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| ..c).Substantial.emotional.distress.means.significant.mental.suffering.or.anguish.that.may,.but.does.not. |
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| ..c).Substantial.emotional.distress.means.significant.mental.suffering.or.anguish.that.may,.but.does.not. |
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| .necessarily,.require.medical.or.other.professional.treatment.or.counseling. |
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| Consent |
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| Consent |
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| may.be.implied.from.the.facts.and.circumstances.surrounding.the.commission.of.an.act. |
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| Consent.will.not.be.found.where.an.act.has.been.done.through.the.use.of.force,.coercion,.or.threats.of.immediate.and. |
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| great.bodily.harm..Submission.does.not.equal.consent,.and.to.establish.consent,.a.party.charged.must.utterly.negate. |
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| any.element.of.force,.coercion,.or.threat..Consent,.once.given,.may.be.retracted..Consent.will.not.be.found.under.any. |
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| of.the.following.circumstances:. |
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| .1).if.the.victim.is.less.than.thirteen.years.of.age;.or. |
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| .1).if.the.victim.is.less.than.thirteen.years.of.age;.or. |
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| .2).through.the.use.of.force,.coercion,.or.threats.of.immediate.and.great.bodily.harm.against.the.victim.or.other. |
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| .2).through.the.use.of.force,.coercion,.or.threats.of.immediate.and.great.bodily.harm.against.the.victim.or.other. |
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| persons.within.the.victim’s.presence,.accompanied.by.apparent.power.of.execution;.or. |
9 |
| .3).if.the.victim.is.incapable,.because.of.physical.or.mental.incapacity,.of.giving.consent.to.such.act;.or. |
9 |
| .3).if.the.victim.is.incapable,.because.of.physical.or.mental.incapacity,.of.giving.consent.to.such.act;.or. |
9 |
| .4).if.the.victim.is.incapable.of.giving.consent.because.of.any.intoxicating,.narcotic,.or.anesthetic.agent.or.hypnosis;. |
9 |
| .4).if.the.victim.is.incapable.of.giving.consent.because.of.any.intoxicating,.narcotic,.or.anesthetic.agent.or.hypnosis;. |
9 |
| or.if.the.victim.is.thirteen.years.of.age,.but.less.than.sixteen.years.of.age,.and.the.perpetrator.is.at.least.three.years. |
9 |
| older.than.the.victim. |
9 |
| Sexual harassment |
9 |
| Sexual harassment |
9 |
| 3 |
9 |
| :.Conduct.on.the.basis.of.sex.that.satisfies.one.or.more.of.the.following:. |
9 |
| |
9 |
| 1).An.employee.of.an.institutional.conditioning.the.provision.of.education.benefits.on.participation.in.unwelcome. |
9 |
| sexual.conduct.(i.e.,.quid.pro.quo);.or. |
9 |
| .2).Unwelcome.conduct.that.a.reasonable.person.would.determine.is.so.severe,.pervasive,.and.objectively.offensive. |
9 |
| .2).Unwelcome.conduct.that.a.reasonable.person.would.determine.is.so.severe,.pervasive,.and.objectively.offensive. |
9 |
| that.it.effectively.denies.a.person.equal.access.to.the.institution’s.education.program.or.activity;.or |
9 |
| .3).Sexual.assault.(as.defined.in.the.Clery.Act),.dating.violence,.domestic.violence,.or.stalking.as.defined.in.the. |
9 |
| .3).Sexual.assault.(as.defined.in.the.Clery.Act),.dating.violence,.domestic.violence,.or.stalking.as.defined.in.the. |
9 |
| Violence.Against.Women.Act.(VAWA),.the.definitions.of.which.are.set.forth.in.BOR.Policy.1.4.1 |
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| Executive Summary |
10 |
| Executive Summary |
10 |
| The.2025.ARC3.(Administrator.Researcher.Campus.Climate.Collaborative).survey.provides.a.comprehensive. |
10 |
| The.2025.ARC3.(Administrator.Researcher.Campus.Climate.Collaborative).survey.provides.a.comprehensive. |
10 |
| evaluation.of.perceptions.of.safety,.experiences.of.sexual.misconduct,.reporting.behaviors,.and.views.of.institutional. |
10 |
| response.at.Northern.State.University..The.2025.results.indicate.substantial.improvements.across.key.institutional. |
10 |
| response.measures.and.awareness.indicators,.while.also.identifying.areas.where.additional.focus.is.needed.to. |
10 |
| strengthen.campus.safety.and.support. |
10 |
| Students.in.2025.reported.stronger.awareness.of.Title.IX.processes,.increased.confidence.in.institutional.response. |
10 |
| Students.in.2025.reported.stronger.awareness.of.Title.IX.processes,.increased.confidence.in.institutional.response. |
10 |
| fairness,.and.greater.familiarity.with.campus.resources.compared.to.2022..However,.gender.disparities.in.perceived. |
10 |
| safety.widened,.and.the.majority.of.students.who.experienced.sexual.misconduct.did.not.disclose.their.experience. |
10 |
| before.taking.the.survey..Alcohol-related.risk.factors.and.off-campus.incidents.remain.persistent.concerns. |
10 |
| Northern.State.University.has.made.meaningful.progress.through.improved.programming,.prevention.initiatives,. |
10 |
| Northern.State.University.has.made.meaningful.progress.through.improved.programming,.prevention.initiatives,. |
10 |
| expanded.training,.and.increased.staff.engagement..The.findings.support.continued.investment.in.trauma-informed. |
10 |
| practices,.bystander.intervention.training,.alcohol-related.consent.education,.and.efforts.to.increase.survey. |
10 |
| representativeness. |
10 |
| The.recommendations.outlined.in.this.report.provide.a.strategic.roadmap.for.sustaining.progress.and.addressing. |
10 |
| The.recommendations.outlined.in.this.report.provide.a.strategic.roadmap.for.sustaining.progress.and.addressing. |
10 |
| remaining.gaps.in.student.safety,.awareness,.and.support. |
10 |
| Key Improvements (2022-2025) |
10 |
| Key Improvements (2022-2025) |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| Increased sense of safety for women: |
10 |
| |
10 |
| .Women.reported.a.greater.sense.of.safety.on.campus.in.2025.compared.to.2022. |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| Improved consent education and awareness: |
10 |
| |
10 |
| |
10 |
| Students.in.2025.demonstrated.a.stronger.understanding.of.affirmative.consent.and.expressed.greater. |
10 |
| |
10 |
| .knowledge.of.where.and.how.to.report.incidents. |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| More positive perceptions of institutional response: |
10 |
| |
10 |
| .Students.were.more.likely.to.believe.the.university.would.take.reports.seriously,.provide.accommodations,.and. |
10 |
| |
10 |
| .handle.cases.fairly. |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| • |
10 |
| Knowledge of resources: |
10 |
| |
10 |
| .Students.reported.being.more.familiar.with.campus.and.community.resources..Additionally,.students.increased. |
10 |
| |
10 |
| .their.knowledge.of.knowing.where.to.go.to.report. |
10 |
| Persistent Challenges |
11 |
| Persistent Challenges |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| Limited male participation: |
11 |
| |
11 |
| .Fewer.men.took.the.survey,.resulting.in.a.lack.of.insight.into.their.experiences.and.perceptions. |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| Stigma around reporting: |
11 |
| |
11 |
| .A.portion.of.students.still.fear.being.labeled.a.troublemaker.or.facing.retaliation.from.peers.or.alleged.offenders. |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| Incidents involving alcohol remain a concern: |
11 |
| |
11 |
| .Many.reported.cases.of.sexual.violence.continue.to.involve.situations.where.the.victim.was.intoxicated. |
11 |
| |
11 |
| .or.incapacitated. |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| • |
11 |
| Gaps in Bystander Intervention |
11 |
| |
11 |
| .Some.students.report.uncertainty.or.discomfort.in.knowing.how.to.safely.intervene.or.support.someone.who. |
11 |
| |
11 |
| .may.be.in.a.risky.or.potentially.harmful.situation. |
11 |
| Progress of 2022 ARC3 Recommendations |
12 |
| Progress of 2022 ARC3 Recommendations |
12 |
| Demographics |
13 |
| Demographics |
13 |
| Demographic.profile.of.survey.participants |
13 |
| Demographic.profile.of.survey.participants |
13 |
| Demographics |
14 |
| Demographics |
14 |
| Questions.about.demographic.information.were.asked.at.the.end.of.the.survey..Due.to.the.nature.of.the.survey,.some. |
14 |
| Questions.about.demographic.information.were.asked.at.the.end.of.the.survey..Due.to.the.nature.of.the.survey,.some. |
14 |
| participants.did.not.answer.all.the.questions.in.the.survey.and.the.results.reported.are.those.who.were.able.to.reach. |
14 |
| the.demographic.questions.. |
14 |
| The.majority.of.participants.who.completed.the.survey.were.women.(70%).while.men.accounted.for.22%.of.the. |
14 |
| The.majority.of.participants.who.completed.the.survey.were.women.(70%).while.men.accounted.for.22%.of.the. |
14 |
| population..Most.participants.were.also.between.the.ages.of.19-22.(47%).and.were.within.the.first.two.years.of.their. |
14 |
| academic.programs.(58%)..Additionally,.the.majority.of.participants.also.reported.that.they.lived.off-campus.(54%)..In. |
14 |
| 2022,.more.on-campus.students.completed.the.survey.at.60%. |
14 |
| When.asked.about.their.race/ethnicity,.participants.indicated.that.the.majority.were.White/Caucasian.(79%),.then. |
14 |
| When.asked.about.their.race/ethnicity,.participants.indicated.that.the.majority.were.White/Caucasian.(79%),.then. |
14 |
| International.student.(6%),.Hispanic/Latino/a.(5%),.two.or.more.races.(3%),.Asian/Asian.American.(2%),.Black/African. |
14 |
| American.(0%),.and.Native.American/Alaskan.Native.(2%)..Due.the.smaller.number.of.participants.in.minority.groups,. |
14 |
| disaggregate.data.was.not.reviewed. |
14 |
| Participants.were.also.asked.about.their.sexual.orientation..79%.of.participants.reported.being.heterosexual.and.15%. |
14 |
| Participants.were.also.asked.about.their.sexual.orientation..79%.of.participants.reported.being.heterosexual.and.15%. |
14 |
| indicated.they.identified.as.part.of.the.LGBTQA+.community..Currently,.Northern.does.not.maintain.a.summary.of. |
14 |
| sexual.orientation.data.for.the.broader.student.population,.which.limits.direct.comparison. |
14 |
| Campus Safety |
15 |
| Campus Safety |
15 |
| Questions.about.general.perceptions.of.Northern.State.University |
15 |
| Questions.about.general.perceptions.of.Northern.State.University |
15 |
| Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements. |
15 |
| Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements. |
15 |
| Campus Safety |
15 |
| Campus Safety |
15 |
| Participants.were.asked.to.indicate.their.level.of.agreement.with.statements.related.to.sexual.violence.safety.at. |
15 |
| Participants.were.asked.to.indicate.their.level.of.agreement.with.statements.related.to.sexual.violence.safety.at. |
15 |
| Northern..A.majority.(79%).reported.feeling.safe.on.campus.in.2025,.a.slight.decrease.from.82%.in.2022. |
15 |
| Perceptions.around.the.prevalence.of.sexual.violence.have.shifted.as.well..In.2025,.46%.of.students.agreed.that. |
15 |
| Perceptions.around.the.prevalence.of.sexual.violence.have.shifted.as.well..In.2025,.46%.of.students.agreed.that. |
15 |
| sexual.violence.is.not.a.problem.at.Northern—an.increase.from.34%.in.2022. |
15 |
| Additionally,.fewer.students.in.2025.felt.that.sexual.violence.is.something.they.need.to.actively.think.about.while.in. |
15 |
| Additionally,.fewer.students.in.2025.felt.that.sexual.violence.is.something.they.need.to.actively.think.about.while.in. |
15 |
| college..In.2022,.65%.of.students.agreed.with.this.sentiment,.compared.to.only.47%.in.2025. |
15 |
| Overall,.the.data.suggests.that.while.students.generally.feel.safe,.the.declining.perceived.relevance.of.sexual.violence. |
15 |
| Overall,.the.data.suggests.that.while.students.generally.feel.safe,.the.declining.perceived.relevance.of.sexual.violence. |
15 |
| as.a.campus.issue.may.indicate.a.need.to.strengthen.ongoing.education.and.engagement.efforts.to.maintain. |
15 |
| awareness.and.promote.a.proactive.culture.of.prevention. |
15 |
| Perceptions of Campus Safety by Gender |
16 |
| Perceptions of Campus Safety by Gender |
16 |
| Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements. |
16 |
| Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements. |
16 |
| Perceptions of Campus Safety by Gender |
16 |
| Perceptions of Campus Safety by Gender |
16 |
| Breaking.down.the.data.by.gender.provides.valuable.insight.into.how.male.and.female.students.perceive.campus. |
16 |
| Breaking.down.the.data.by.gender.provides.valuable.insight.into.how.male.and.female.students.perceive.campus. |
16 |
| safety.related.to.sexual.misconduct..In.2025,.87%.of.female.students.reported.feeling.safe.at.northern,.compared. |
16 |
| to.78%.in.2022..This.positive.shift.may.be.attributed.to.enhanced.safety.initiatives.implemented.by.Northern.in. |
16 |
| 2023,.including.improved.lighting.on.the.campus.green.and.updated.campus.police.officer.hours.(now.Tuesday– |
16 |
| Friday,.12.p.m.–10.p.m.,.with.increased.presence.in.residence.halls)..These.changes.likely.contributed.to.a.greater. |
16 |
| sense.of.security.among.female.students..Conversely,.male.students.reported.feeling.slightly.less.safe.in.2025. |
16 |
| compared.to.2022..While.the.decline.was.not.large,.the.reversal.is.notable..This.shift.may.reflect.changes.in.campus. |
16 |
| culture,.differing.interpretations.of.safety,.or.increased.male.awareness.of.risks.or.responsibilities.related.to.sexual. |
16 |
| misconduct..The.contrast.between.rising.safety.perceptions.among.women.and.declining.ones.among.men.suggests. |
17 |
| that.gendered.experiences.of.safety.continue.to.vary.and.should.be.explored.further. |
17 |
| When.asked.whether.sexual.violence.is.a.problem.at.Northern,.25%.of.females.and.17%.of.males.agreed.in.2025. |
17 |
| When.asked.whether.sexual.violence.is.a.problem.at.Northern,.25%.of.females.and.17%.of.males.agreed.in.2025. |
17 |
| compared.to.40%.of.females.and.20%.of.males.in.2022..While.this.data.could.indicate.a.perception.that.sexual. |
17 |
| violence.has.become.less.of.an.issue.over.time.they.could.also.point.to.reduced.awareness,.reporting,.or.concern,. |
17 |
| highlighting.the.importance.of.maintaining.education.and.prevention.efforts..A.reduced.perception.of.risk.does.not. |
17 |
| necessarily.mean.the.problem.has.been.resolved. |
17 |
| Peer Norms |
17 |
| Peer Norms |
17 |
| Questions.about.perceived.attitudes.among.friends.towards.sexual.conduct. |
17 |
| Questions.about.perceived.attitudes.among.friends.towards.sexual.conduct. |
17 |
| To what extent would your friends approve of: |
17 |
| To what extent would your friends approve of: |
17 |
| Peer Norms |
18 |
| Peer Norms |
18 |
| When.comparing.2022.and.2025.data,.student.perceptions.of.peer.attitudes.around.sexual.and.dating.violence.have. |
18 |
| When.comparing.2022.and.2025.data,.student.perceptions.of.peer.attitudes.around.sexual.and.dating.violence.have. |
18 |
| remained.largely.consistent..In.both.years,.most.participants.reported.that.their.friends.would.disapprove.or.strongly. |
18 |
| disapprove.of.behaviors.such.as.using.alcohol.or.drugs.to.obtain.sex,.lying.for.sexual.purposes,.or.using.physical. |
18 |
| force.in.a.dating.context. |
18 |
| One.area.showing.little.change.and.continued.ambiguity.is.peer.approval.of.telling.stories.about.sexual.experiences.. |
18 |
| One.area.showing.little.change.and.continued.ambiguity.is.peer.approval.of.telling.stories.about.sexual.experiences.. |
18 |
| In.both.years,.responses.were.mixed..The.lack.of.clarity.likely.stems.from.the.question.wording,.which.did.not.specify. |
18 |
| whether.these.were.positive,.consensual.experiences.or.negative,.harmful.ones..Therefore,.a.need.for.continued. |
18 |
| education.on.respectful.communication.about.sexual.experiences.and.boundaries. |
18 |
| Perceptions of Campus Climate |
18 |
| Perceptions of Campus Climate |
18 |
| Questions.about.anticipated.response.at.Northern.to.an.instance.of.sexual.misconduct. |
18 |
| Questions.about.anticipated.response.at.Northern.to.an.instance.of.sexual.misconduct. |
18 |
| The following statements describe how Northern might handle it if a student reported an incident of sexual misconduct. |
18 |
| The following statements describe how Northern might handle it if a student reported an incident of sexual misconduct. |
18 |
| Please indicate the likelihood of each statement: |
18 |
| Perceptions of Campus Climate |
19 |
| Perceptions of Campus Climate |
19 |
| Overall,.perceptions.of.Northern’s.institutional.response.to.sexual.misconduct.improved.between.2022.and.2025.. |
19 |
| Overall,.perceptions.of.Northern’s.institutional.response.to.sexual.misconduct.improved.between.2022.and.2025.. |
19 |
| In.2025,.77%.of.students.believed.the.university.would.take.a.report.of.sexual.misconduct.seriously.which.is.a.10%. |
19 |
| increase.from.2022..Confidence.in.Northern’s.ability.to.provide.accommodations,.honor.a.reporter’s.wishes,.and. |
19 |
| respond.appropriately.also.rose.during.this.period. |
19 |
| In.2025,.14%.of.participants.believed.the.institution.would.have.difficulty.supporting.the.person.making.a.report,. |
19 |
| In.2025,.14%.of.participants.believed.the.institution.would.have.difficulty.supporting.the.person.making.a.report,. |
19 |
| a.slight.improvement.from.16%.in.2022..Additionally,.some.students.still.expressed.apprehension.about.potential. |
19 |
| retaliation.and.remained.uncertain.about.the.university’s.ability.to.address.systemic.factors.that.contribute.to. |
19 |
| misconduct. |
19 |
| These.results.point.to.steady.progress.in.building.institutional.trust,.while.emphasizing.the.need.for.continued.work.to. |
19 |
| These.results.point.to.steady.progress.in.building.institutional.trust,.while.emphasizing.the.need.for.continued.work.to. |
19 |
| eliminate.fears.of.retaliation.and.strengthen.prevention.efforts. |
19 |
| Peer Responses |
20 |
| Peer Responses |
20 |
| The following is a list of reactions that people sometimes have when responding to a person who has experienced sexual |
20 |
| The following is a list of reactions that people sometimes have when responding to a person who has experienced sexual |
20 |
| misconduct. If you experienced sexual misconduct and you told your friends/peers, how would they respond? |
20 |
| Knowledge of Resources |
21 |
| Knowledge of Resources |
21 |
| Using.the.scale.provided,.please.indicate.the.degree.to.which.you.agree.or.disagree.with.the.following.statements:. |
21 |
| Using.the.scale.provided,.please.indicate.the.degree.to.which.you.agree.or.disagree.with.the.following.statements:. |
21 |
| Participants.were.asked.to.rate.their.agreement.with.statements.about.their.awareness.of.campus.resources.related. |
22 |
| Participants.were.asked.to.rate.their.agreement.with.statements.about.their.awareness.of.campus.resources.related. |
22 |
| to.sexual.misconduct..In.2025,.73%.of.respondents.reported.knowing.where.to.seek.help.on.campus.if.they.or.a.friend. |
22 |
| experienced.sexual.misconduct..This.was.a.significant.increase.from.2022,.up.24%. |
22 |
| Understanding.of.the.reporting.process.also.improved.notably..Compared.to.2022,.there.was.an.18%.increase.in. |
22 |
| Understanding.of.the.reporting.process.also.improved.notably..Compared.to.2022,.there.was.an.18%.increase.in. |
22 |
| students.who.understood.what.happens.after.a.report.is.made,.and.a.24%.increase.in.those.who.knew.where.to.file. |
22 |
| |
22 |
| a.report. |
22 |
| When.viewed.alongside.the.Peer.Responses.data,.these.results.indicate.that.students.in.2025.are.not.only.more. |
22 |
| When.viewed.alongside.the.Peer.Responses.data,.these.results.indicate.that.students.in.2025.are.not.only.more. |
22 |
| aware.of.available.resources,.but.also.better.informed.about.the.steps.to.take.when.seeking.support..This.progress. |
22 |
| reflects.targeted.communication.and.outreach.efforts.over.the.past.three.years,.aimed.at.equipping.students.with.the. |
22 |
| knowledge.and.confidence.to.access.help.when.needed. |
22 |
| Consent |
22 |
| Consent |
22 |
| Using the scale provided, please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: |
22 |
| Using the scale provided, please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: |
22 |
| Consent |
23 |
| Consent |
23 |
| Participants.were.asked.about.their.agreement.with.statements.regarding.consent..Results.from.both.2022.and.2025. |
23 |
| Participants.were.asked.about.their.agreement.with.statements.regarding.consent..Results.from.both.2022.and.2025. |
23 |
| show.a.consistently.strong.understanding.of.core.consent.principles,.with.over. |
23 |
| 90% |
23 |
| .of.respondents.in.both.years. |
23 |
| affirming.that: |
23 |
| •.Consent.must.be.given.at.each.step.of.a.sexual.encounter |
23 |
| •.Consent.must.be.given.at.each.step.of.a.sexual.encounter |
23 |
| •.Consent.can.be.withdrawn.at.any.time |
23 |
| •.Consent.can.be.withdrawn.at.any.time |
23 |
| •.Incapacitation.due.to.drugs.or.alcohol.negates.the.ability.to.consent |
23 |
| •.Incapacitation.due.to.drugs.or.alcohol.negates.the.ability.to.consent |
23 |
| While.these.findings.are.encouraging,.some.misconceptions.remain.unchanged.between.2022.and.2025..A.small. |
23 |
| While.these.findings.are.encouraging,.some.misconceptions.remain.unchanged.between.2022.and.2025..A.small. |
23 |
| percentage.of.students.in.both.years.agreed.with.myths.such.as.“mixed.signals.can.mean.consent.”.These.lingering. |
23 |
| beliefs.underscore.the.need.to.reinforce.affirmative,.enthusiastic.consent.education.for.all.students. |
23 |
| South.Dakota.Board.of.Regents.Policy.1.4.2.defines.consent.as.outlined.above..Additionally,.the.State.of.South. |
23 |
| South.Dakota.Board.of.Regents.Policy.1.4.2.defines.consent.as.outlined.above..Additionally,.the.State.of.South. |
23 |
| Dakota’s.House.Bill.1287.defines.consent.as.“a.person’s.positive.cooperation.in.act.or.attitude.pursuant.to.the. |
23 |
| person’s.exercise.of.free.will.” |
23 |
| Training Regarding Sexual Misconduct |
23 |
| Training Regarding Sexual Misconduct |
23 |
| Using the scale provided, please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: |
23 |
| Using the scale provided, please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: |
23 |
| Since.coming.to.Northern,.have.you.received.written.(e.g.,.brochures,.emails).or.verbal.information.(e.g.,. |
23 |
| Since.coming.to.Northern,.have.you.received.written.(e.g.,.brochures,.emails).or.verbal.information.(e.g.,. |
23 |
| presentations,.training).from.anyone.at.Northern.about.the.following? |
23 |
| Training Regarding Sexual Misconduct |
25 |
| Training Regarding Sexual Misconduct |
25 |
| Participants.were.asked.about.their.sexual.misconduct.training.prior.to.attending.Northern.as.well.as.their.exposure. |
25 |
| Participants.were.asked.about.their.sexual.misconduct.training.prior.to.attending.Northern.as.well.as.their.exposure. |
25 |
| to.sexual.misconduct.topics.and.resources.since.enrolling..Approximately.68%.of.participants.reported.receiving. |
25 |
| some.form.of.training.on.sexual.misconduct.before.coming.to.campus,.a.slight.decrease.from.74%.in.2022..However,. |
25 |
| there.was.a.notable.increase.in.participants’.understanding.of.key.concepts.such.as.the.definitions.of.sexual. |
25 |
| misconduct.(up.17%),.how.to.report.an.incident.(up.15%),.where.to.seek.help.(up.18%),.Title.IX.protections.(up.11%),. |
25 |
| and.strategies.for.prevention.(up.11%)..These.positive.changes.reflect.the.progress.made.since.2022.in.educating.the. |
25 |
| campus.community.about.Title.IX.and.available.reporting.and.support.options. |
25 |
| Additionally,.since.arriving.at.Northern,.students.reported.increased.exposure.to.educational.efforts.related.to. |
25 |
| Additionally,.since.arriving.at.Northern,.students.reported.increased.exposure.to.educational.efforts.related.to. |
25 |
| sexual.misconduct,.including.classroom.discussions,.bystander.intervention.events,.campus.posters,.informational. |
25 |
| reports,.and.crime.alerts..While.these.topics.can.be.challenging.to.discuss,.fostering.open.dialogue.and.awareness. |
25 |
| is.essential..Encouraging.students.to.engage.in.discussions,.recognize.educational.materials.on.campus,.and.review. |
25 |
| reports.not.only.promotes.understanding.but.also.reinforces.the.message.that.responsibility.lies.solely.with.the. |
25 |
| perpetrator.and.highlights.where.to.access.support.both.on.and.off.campus. |
25 |
| Bystander Intervention |
26 |
| Bystander Intervention |
26 |
| Questions.about.bystander.actions |
26 |
| Questions.about.bystander.actions |
26 |
| When the following situations arose at Northern, how often did you do any of the following? |
26 |
| When the following situations arose at Northern, how often did you do any of the following? |
26 |
| Bystander Intervention |
26 |
| Bystander Intervention |
26 |
| Participants.were.asked.about.their.reactions.to.specific.situations.they.may.have.encountered.at.Northern..It.is. |
26 |
| Participants.were.asked.about.their.reactions.to.specific.situations.they.may.have.encountered.at.Northern..It.is. |
26 |
| important.to.note.that.not.all.participants.responded.to.every.question;.therefore,.the.percentage.of.respondents.for. |
26 |
| each.item.is.documented.on.the.right.for.reference..Please.note.that.in.the.chart,.2025.data.are.displayed.beneath.the. |
26 |
| 2022.data.for.comparison. |
26 |
| Since.2022,.there.has.been.a.noticeable.decrease.in.students’.reported.likelihood.of.intervening.in.certain.situations.. |
26 |
| Since.2022,.there.has.been.a.noticeable.decrease.in.students’.reported.likelihood.of.intervening.in.certain.situations.. |
26 |
| This.decline.may.partially.reflect.that.some.students.have.not.encountered.these.situations.at.Northern.and.therefore. |
26 |
| indicated.they.would.not.have.intervened..Nonetheless,.overall.responses.suggest.students.are.less.likely.to.intervene. |
26 |
| in.certain.circumstances..The.most.significant.change.was.a.15%.increase.in.students.reporting.they.would.not. |
26 |
| intervene.if.a.friend.was.being.verbally.abusive.toward.another.person. |
26 |
| Sexual Harassment by Faculty, Instructor or Staff Member |
27 |
| Sexual Harassment by Faculty, Instructor or Staff Member |
27 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.harassment.at.Northern |
27 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.harassment.at.Northern |
27 |
| Since you enrolled at Northern, have you been in a situation in which a |
27 |
| Since you enrolled at Northern, have you been in a situation in which a |
27 |
| faculty member, instructor or staff member: |
27 |
| Sexual Harassment by Faculty, Instructor or Staff Member (2025) |
28 |
| Sexual Harassment by Faculty, Instructor or Staff Member (2025) |
28 |
| Follow-Up.Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.harassment.at.Northern |
28 |
| Follow-Up.Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.harassment.at.Northern |
28 |
| Respondents.that.indicated.an.instance.of.sexual.harassment.by.a |
28 |
| Respondents.that.indicated.an.instance.of.sexual.harassment.by.a |
28 |
| faculty member, instructor, or staff member |
28 |
| were. |
28 |
| asked.a.series.of.follow-up.questions. |
28 |
| Think about the instances of sexual harassment by a faculty member, instructor, or staff member that happened to you |
28 |
| Think about the instances of sexual harassment by a faculty member, instructor, or staff member that happened to you |
28 |
| that you marked on a prior screen. Now think about the ONE SITUATION that had the greatest effect on you and answer |
28 |
| the following questions. |
28 |
| Sexual Harassment by Faculty, Instructor or Staff Member |
29 |
| Sexual Harassment by Faculty, Instructor or Staff Member |
29 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.about.their.experiences.with.faculty.members,.instructors,.or.staff. |
29 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.about.their.experiences.with.faculty.members,.instructors,.or.staff. |
29 |
| members.since.enrolling.at.Northern..The.majority.of.responses.indicate.that.participants.never.had.negative. |
29 |
| situations.regarding.sexual.harassment..However,.the.same.concerns.from.2022.where.prevalent.where.participants. |
29 |
| indicated.that.faculty,.instructors,.or.staff.on.one.or.more.occasion.treated.them.“differently”.because.of.their.sex. |
29 |
| (all.genders).as.well.as.made.offensive.sexist.remarks.to.include.gender.norms.and.appearance..Both.of.these.areas. |
29 |
| increased.by.3%.and.5%,.respectively.. |
29 |
| For.individuals.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.sexual.harassment.by.a.faculty.member,.instructor,.or.staff. |
29 |
| For.individuals.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.sexual.harassment.by.a.faculty.member,.instructor,.or.staff. |
29 |
| were.given.follow.up.questions..Due.to.the.low.responses.to.this.question,.we.provided.the.results;.however,.less.than. |
29 |
| ten.students.were.captured.that.voluntarily.provided.additional.information. |
29 |
| Sexual Harassment by a Student |
30 |
| Sexual Harassment by a Student |
30 |
| Since you enrolled at Northern, have you been in a situation in which a student: |
30 |
| Since you enrolled at Northern, have you been in a situation in which a student: |
30 |
| Sexual Harassment by a Student (2025) |
31 |
| Sexual Harassment by a Student (2025) |
31 |
| Follow-Up.Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.harassment.at.Northern |
31 |
| Follow-Up.Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.harassment.at.Northern |
31 |
| Respondents.that.indicated.an.instance.of.sexual.harassment.by.a |
31 |
| Respondents.that.indicated.an.instance.of.sexual.harassment.by.a |
31 |
| student |
31 |
| .were.asked.a.series.of. |
31 |
| |
31 |
| follow-up.questions. |
31 |
| Think about the instances of sexual harassment by a student that happened to you that you marked on a prior screen. |
31 |
| Think about the instances of sexual harassment by a student that happened to you that you marked on a prior screen. |
31 |
| Now think about the ONE SITUATION that had the greatest effect on you and answer the following questions. |
31 |
| Sexual Harassment by a Student |
32 |
| Sexual Harassment by a Student |
32 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.about.their.experiences.with.other.students.since.enrolling.at.Northern.. |
32 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.about.their.experiences.with.other.students.since.enrolling.at.Northern.. |
32 |
| While.the.majority.reported.never.experiencing.sexual.harassment.by.another.student,.a.small.number.indicated.that. |
32 |
| they.had.experienced.sexual.harassment.by.a.Northern.student.on.more.than.one.occasion. |
32 |
| Since.2022,.the.results.provided.by.participants.decreased.in.their.experiences.with.sexual.harassment.by.a.student. |
32 |
| Since.2022,.the.results.provided.by.participants.decreased.in.their.experiences.with.sexual.harassment.by.a.student. |
32 |
| with.the.exception.of.a.slight.increase.in.those.experiencing.gestures.or.used.body.language.of.a.sexual.nature. |
32 |
| that.embarrassed.or.offended.the.individual..This.represents.a.general.improvement.in.campus.sexual.harassment. |
32 |
| climate.compared.to.2022. |
32 |
| For.individuals.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.sexual.harassment.by.a.student.were.given.follow.up. |
32 |
| For.individuals.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.sexual.harassment.by.a.student.were.given.follow.up. |
32 |
| questions..The.questions.were.geared.toward.one.experience.that.had.the.greatest.impact.on.them..According.to. |
32 |
| the.breakdown.of.prevalence.data,.75%.of.survey.participants.were.female.and.indicated.80%.of.the.perpetrator.was. |
32 |
| male..On.the.contrary,.25%.of.survey.participants.that.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.sexual.harassment.were. |
32 |
| male,.about.25%.perpetrators.were.female.. |
32 |
| The.majority.of.participants.indicated.that.the.incident.of.sexual.harassment.happened.on.campus.(75%),.which.is. |
32 |
| The.majority.of.participants.indicated.that.the.incident.of.sexual.harassment.happened.on.campus.(75%),.which.is. |
32 |
| about.10%.higher.than.2022..The.situation.reported.highest.by.participants.was.sexist.or.sexually.offensive.language,. |
32 |
| gestures,.or.pictures.(63%),.unwanted.sexual.attention.(38%),.and.unwanted.touching.(19%)..These.numbers.are.lower. |
32 |
| than.those.who.were.reported.in.2022;.however,.the.situations.reported.are.voluntary.to.the.survey.participant. |
32 |
| Students.also.demonstrated.greater.assertiveness.and.help-seeking.behaviors,.with.50%.telling.the.person.to.stop,. |
32 |
| Students.also.demonstrated.greater.assertiveness.and.help-seeking.behaviors,.with.50%.telling.the.person.to.stop,. |
32 |
| an.increase.of.15%.from.2022,.and.44%.seeking.help.from.someone,.which.had.previously.been.the.lowest.reported. |
32 |
| response..Taken.together,.these.trends.suggest.increasing.student.empowerment,.decreased.prevalence.of.most. |
32 |
| forms.of.peer.sexual.harassment,.and.continued.need.for.focused.on-campus.prevention.efforts. |
32 |
| Stalking |
33 |
| Stalking |
33 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.stalking.at.Northern |
33 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.stalking.at.Northern |
33 |
| How many times have one or more people done the following things to you since you enrolled at Northern? |
33 |
| How many times have one or more people done the following things to you since you enrolled at Northern? |
33 |
| Stalking |
33 |
| Stalking |
33 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.related.to.their.experiences.with.stalking.since.enrolling.at.Northern.. |
33 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.related.to.their.experiences.with.stalking.since.enrolling.at.Northern.. |
33 |
| While.a.majority.of.participants.reported.that.they.have.never.experienced.stalking.since.coming.to.Northern.. |
33 |
| Compared.to.the.2022.responses,.data.stayed.somewhat.similar.in.experiences.at.Northern.. |
33 |
| Prevalence of Stalking (2025) |
34 |
| Prevalence of Stalking (2025) |
34 |
| Prevalence of Stalking |
34 |
| Prevalence of Stalking |
34 |
| For.individuals.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.stalking.since.enrolling.at.Northern,.follow-up.questions. |
34 |
| For.individuals.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.stalking.since.enrolling.at.Northern,.follow-up.questions. |
34 |
| were.administered.to.better.understand.the.context.of.these.incidents..Among.those.who.experienced.stalking,.70%. |
34 |
| of.participants.identified.as.female.and.30%.identified.as.male,.reflecting.overlap.due.to.multiple-selection.reporting.. |
34 |
| Approximately.70%.of.stalking.perpetrators.were.identified.as.male.and.17%.as.female..Just.over.half.of.stalking. |
34 |
| incidents.(57%).occurred.on.campus,.representing.a.decrease.from.the.2022.data.. |
34 |
| When.identifying.their.relationship.with.the.perpetrator,.35%.of.participants.reported.the.individual.was.an. |
34 |
| When.identifying.their.relationship.with.the.perpetrator,.35%.of.participants.reported.the.individual.was.an. |
34 |
| acquaintance,.while.another.35%.reported.the.perpetrator.was.a.stranger,.a.notable.shift.from.2022.patterns.. |
34 |
| Regarding.substance.use,.91%.of.participants.stated.they.were.not.using.drugs.or.alcohol.prior.to.the.incident,.and. |
34 |
| most.indicated.that.the.perpetrator.was.either.not.using.substances.(13%).or.that.their.use.was.unknown.(65%).. |
34 |
| Finally,.61%.of.participants.reported.that.the.perpetrator.was.another.Northern.student,.underscoring.the.importance. |
34 |
| of.continued.campus-based.prevention.and.response.initiatives. |
34 |
| Overall,.the.findings.highlight.a.continued.need.for.campus-focused.prevention.efforts,.greater.awareness.of.stalking. |
34 |
| Overall,.the.findings.highlight.a.continued.need.for.campus-focused.prevention.efforts,.greater.awareness.of.stalking. |
34 |
| dynamics,.and.support.pathways.for.students.who.may.be.targeted.by.peers. |
34 |
| Dating Violence |
35 |
| Dating Violence |
35 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.dating.violence.at.Northern |
35 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.dating.violence.at.Northern |
35 |
| Answer the next questions about any hook-up, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife you have had, including exes, |
35 |
| Answer the next questions about any hook-up, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife you have had, including exes, |
35 |
| regardless of the length of the relationship since you enrolled at Northern. |
35 |
| Dating Violence |
35 |
| Dating Violence |
35 |
| Since.enrolling.at.Northern,.the.vast.majority.of.participants.(90%).reported.that.they.have.not.experienced.dating. |
35 |
| Since.enrolling.at.Northern,.the.vast.majority.of.participants.(90%).reported.that.they.have.not.experienced.dating. |
35 |
| violence..Among.the.small.proportion.who.did.report.such.experiences,.10%.indicated.that.someone.scared.them. |
35 |
| without.making.physical.contact,.9%.reported.being.threatened.or.fearing.they.might.be.harmed,.and.6%.experienced. |
35 |
| physical.behaviors.such.as.being.pushed,.grabbed,.or.shaken..These.findings.suggest.that.while.dating.violence.is. |
35 |
| relatively.uncommon,.it.does.occur.in.both.psychological.and.minor.physical.forms. |
35 |
| Prevalence of Dating Violence (2025) |
36 |
| Prevalence of Dating Violence (2025) |
36 |
| Prevalence of Dating Violence (2025) |
36 |
| Prevalence of Dating Violence (2025) |
36 |
| Participants.who.reported.experiencing.any.form.of.dating.violence.one.or.more.times.were.asked.a.series.of. |
36 |
| Participants.who.reported.experiencing.any.form.of.dating.violence.one.or.more.times.were.asked.a.series.of. |
36 |
| follow-up.questions..Among.these.participants,.the.majority.were.female.(80%),.and.the.reported.perpetrators.were. |
36 |
| predominantly.male.(60%)..Over.half.of.the.incidents.(60%).occurred.off.campus..Compared.to.2022.data,.these. |
36 |
| findings.indicate.a.shift,.with.a.higher.proportion.of.males.reporting.dating.violence,.whereas.in.2022,.more.females. |
36 |
| had.reported.such.experiences. |
36 |
| All.participants.who.reported.experiencing.dating.violence.indicated.that.they.had.not.used.alcohol.or.drugs.prior.to. |
36 |
| All.participants.who.reported.experiencing.dating.violence.indicated.that.they.had.not.used.alcohol.or.drugs.prior.to. |
36 |
| the.incident.(100%)..Regarding.the.perpetrators,.40%.were.reported.to.have.been.using.alcohol.or.drugs,.20%.were. |
36 |
| not,.and.40%.were.classified.as.“unknown.”.The.majority.of.perpetrators.(60%).were.Northern.students..These.findings. |
36 |
| are.largely.consistent.with.the.patterns.observed.in.2022. |
36 |
| Sexual Violence (2025) |
37 |
| Sexual Violence (2025) |
37 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.violence.at.Northern |
37 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.violence.at.Northern |
37 |
| Sexual Violence (2025) |
39 |
| Sexual Violence (2025) |
39 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.regarding.experiences.of.sexual.violence.victimization..The.first.set. |
39 |
| Participants.were.asked.a.series.of.questions.regarding.experiences.of.sexual.violence.victimization..The.first.set. |
39 |
| of.questions.addressed.non-penetrative.acts,.such.as.being.fondled,.kissed,.or.having.clothes.removed.without. |
39 |
| consent..Among.participants.who.reported.these.experiences,.10%.indicated.that.the.perpetrator.showed.displeasure,. |
39 |
| criticizing.their.sexuality.or.attractiveness.or.becoming.angry—without.using.physical.force.after.the.participant. |
39 |
| refused..Compared.to.2022,.a.higher.proportion.of.participants.reported.incidents.involving.alcohol. |
39 |
| The.next.set.of.questions.asked.participants.whether.someone.had.attempted.oral,.anal,.or.vaginal.sex.without.their. |
39 |
| The.next.set.of.questions.asked.participants.whether.someone.had.attempted.oral,.anal,.or.vaginal.sex.without.their. |
39 |
| consent,.regardless.of.previous.responses..Over.90%.of.participants.reported.that.this.had.not.occurred..Among. |
39 |
| those.who.did.experience.such.attempts,.5%.described.the.perpetrator.showing.displeasure,.criticizing.their.sexuality. |
39 |
| or.attractiveness,.or.becoming.angry.without.using.physical.force.after.refusal. |
39 |
| Additional.questions.asked.whether.participants.had.been.subjected.to.oral.sex.or.forced.to.perform.oral.sex.without. |
39 |
| Additional.questions.asked.whether.participants.had.been.subjected.to.oral.sex.or.forced.to.perform.oral.sex.without. |
39 |
| consent..Again,.over.90%.reported.no.such.experiences..Of.those.who.did,.5%.noted.that.the.perpetrator.showed. |
39 |
| displeasure.or.became.angry.without.using.physical.force.after.the.participant.declined. |
39 |
| The.final.set.of.questions.addressed.acts.of.penetration,.including.instances.where.someone.put.their.penis,.fingers,. |
39 |
| The.final.set.of.questions.addressed.acts.of.penetration,.including.instances.where.someone.put.their.penis,.fingers,. |
39 |
| or.other.objects.into.a.participant’s.vagina.or.anus.without.consent..Among.the.small.percentage.of.participants.who. |
39 |
| experienced.this.form.of.sexual.violence,.5%.indicated.the.perpetrator.showed.displeasure,.criticized.their.sexuality.or. |
39 |
| attractiveness,.or.became.angry.without.physical.force.after.refusal. |
39 |
| Overall,.these.findings.differ.from.2022,.with.the.majority.of.reported.sexual.violence.incidents.in.2025.involving. |
39 |
| Overall,.these.findings.differ.from.2022,.with.the.majority.of.reported.sexual.violence.incidents.in.2025.involving. |
39 |
| perpetrators.attempting.to.take.advantage.of.participants.while.under.the.influence.of.alcohol..It.is.possible. |
39 |
| that.students.are.associating.experiences.of.sexual.violence.with.alcohol.use,.reflecting.an.understanding.of. |
39 |
| the.correlation.between.victimization.and.consent.when.alcohol.is.involved..This.may.help.explain.why.a.higher. |
39 |
| proportion.of.participants.reported.incidents.involving.alcohol.in.previous.years.but.not.this.year. |
39 |
| Prevalence of Sexual Violence |
40 |
| Prevalence of Sexual Violence |
40 |
| Thinking about the instance of nonconsensual oral, anal, or vaginal sex that had the greatest effect on you, to what extent |
40 |
| Thinking about the instance of nonconsensual oral, anal, or vaginal sex that had the greatest effect on you, to what extent |
40 |
| during the incident did you feel: |
40 |
| Prevalence of Sexual Violence |
40 |
| Prevalence of Sexual Violence |
40 |
| Participants.who.reported.experiencing.any.form.of.sexual.violence.were.asked.additional.questions.regarding.the. |
40 |
| Participants.who.reported.experiencing.any.form.of.sexual.violence.were.asked.additional.questions.regarding.the. |
40 |
| single.incident.that.had.the.greatest.impact.on.them..Among.these.participants,.83%.identified.as.female,.and.75%. |
40 |
| identified.the.perpetrator.as.male..The.majority.of.incidents.occurred.off.campus.(88%),.a.notable.increase.compared. |
40 |
| to.2022..Over.half.of.perpetrators.(56%).were.reported.as.not.being.Northern.students,.while.38%.were.Northern. |
40 |
| students,.reflecting.a.shift.from.2022.when.more.incidents.involved.fellow.students. |
40 |
| Regarding.substance.use,.31%.of.participants.indicated.that.they.had.consumed.alcohol.or.drugs.prior.to.the.incident,. |
40 |
| Regarding.substance.use,.31%.of.participants.indicated.that.they.had.consumed.alcohol.or.drugs.prior.to.the.incident,. |
40 |
| while.33%.had.not..Most.participants.(81%).reported.knowing.their.perpetrator,.with.relationships.categorized.as. |
40 |
| friends.(31%),.former.romantic.partners.(25%),.acquaintances.(13%),.current.romantic.partners.(6%),.or.faculty/staff. |
40 |
| members.(6%). |
40 |
| When.asked.about.their.emotional.response,.76%.of.participants.reported.feeling.scared,.45%.felt.in.danger,.and.44%. |
40 |
| When.asked.about.their.emotional.response,.76%.of.participants.reported.feeling.scared,.45%.felt.in.danger,.and.44%. |
40 |
| believed.that.the.perpetrator.would.hurt.them.if.they.did.not.comply..These.findings.suggest.an.increased.perception. |
40 |
| of.threat.to.personal.safety.during.incidents.of.sexual.violence. |
40 |
| Institutional Responses |
41 |
| Institutional Responses |
41 |
| Thinking about the instance(s) of sexual misconduct described in prior questions, did Northern play a role in your |
41 |
| Thinking about the instance(s) of sexual misconduct described in prior questions, did Northern play a role in your |
41 |
| experience(s) by: |
41 |
| Institutional Responses (2025) |
42 |
| Institutional Responses (2025) |
42 |
| Thinking about the instance(s) of sexual misconduct described in prior questions, did Northern play a role in your experience(s) by: |
42 |
| Thinking about the instance(s) of sexual misconduct described in prior questions, did Northern play a role in your experience(s) by: |
42 |
| Institutional Responses |
43 |
| Institutional Responses |
43 |
| Participants.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.any.sexual.harassment,.stalking,.dating.violence,.or.sexual. |
43 |
| Participants.who.indicated.that.they.have.experienced.any.sexual.harassment,.stalking,.dating.violence,.or.sexual. |
43 |
| violence.were.asked.how.Northern.played.a.role.in.their.experiences..The.2025.data.demonstrated.substantial. |
43 |
| improvements.in.institutional.responses.compared.to.2022,.reflecting.meaningful.progress.in.supporting.students. |
43 |
| affected.by.sexual.misconduct..Notable.increases.were.observed.in.several.key.areas:.participants.who.felt.actively. |
43 |
| supported.with.formal.or.informal.resources.rose.from.44%.to.70%,.and.those.who.received.an.apology.for.what. |
43 |
| happened.increased.from.14%.to.52%..Students.also.reported.feeling.more.valued.and.supported,.with.perceptions. |
43 |
| of.being.treated.as.an.important.member.of.the.institution.rising.from.54%.to.61%.and.having.their.needs.for.support. |
43 |
| and.accommodations.met.increasing.from.54%.to.61%..Additionally,.the.institution.made.significant.strides.in. |
43 |
| creating.a.safer.and.more.responsive.environment,.with.participants.indicating.that.the.campus.was.safe.to.discuss. |
43 |
| these.experiences.(56%. |
43 |
| → |
43 |
| .77%).and.recognized.such.experiences.as.a.problem.(53%. |
43 |
| → |
43 |
| .74%)..While.smaller.gains. |
43 |
| were.seen.in.allowing.students.a.say.in.how.their.report.was.handled.(38%. |
43 |
| → |
43 |
| .43%),.perceptions.of.whether.reports. |
43 |
| were.believed.remained.consistent.at.38%.. |
43 |
| Participants.were.also.asked.additional.questions.about.how.Northern.played.a.role.in.their.experiences.of.sexual. |
43 |
| Participants.were.also.asked.additional.questions.about.how.Northern.played.a.role.in.their.experiences.of.sexual. |
43 |
| misconduct..Since.2022,.most.responses.indicate.a.positive.correlation.with.institutional.support..However,.some. |
43 |
| negative.experiences.increased.slightly,.including.perceptions.of.being.punished.in.some.way.for.reporting.(increase. |
43 |
| of.16%),.responding.inadequately.to.their.experiences.(increase.of.14%),.mishandling.their.case.if.disciplinary.action. |
43 |
| was.requested.(increase.of.7%),.and.denying.their.experience.in.some.way.(increase.of.6%). |
43 |
| Overall,.these.findings.highlight.the.positive.impact.of.Northern’s.ongoing.programming,.training.initiatives,. |
43 |
| Overall,.these.findings.highlight.the.positive.impact.of.Northern’s.ongoing.programming,.training.initiatives,. |
43 |
| and.supportive.staff,.demonstrating.a.stronger,.more.responsive.environment.that.prioritizes.student.safety,. |
43 |
| empowerment,.and.access.to.resources,.while.also.identifying.areas.for.continued.improvement. |
43 |
| Formal Reporting of Victimization (2025) |
44 |
| Formal Reporting of Victimization (2025) |
44 |
| Thinking about the instance(s) of sexual misconduct described in prior questions, did you tell anyone about the incident |
44 |
| Thinking about the instance(s) of sexual misconduct described in prior questions, did you tell anyone about the incident |
44 |
| before this questionnaire? |
44 |
| Formal Reporting of Victimization |
44 |
| Formal Reporting of Victimization |
44 |
| It.is.important.to.note.that,.regardless.of.the.type.of.sexual.misconduct.experienced,.the.majority.of.survey. |
44 |
| It.is.important.to.note.that,.regardless.of.the.type.of.sexual.misconduct.experienced,.the.majority.of.survey. |
44 |
| participants.(73%).did.not.disclose.the.incident.to.anyone.prior.to.completing.this.questionnaire..Among.the.27%. |
44 |
| who.did.share.their.experience,.most.told.a.close.friend.other.than.a.roommate.(24%).or.an.off-campus.counselor.or. |
44 |
| therapist.(17%)..Notably,.there.was.a.significant.increase.in.students.reporting.that.they.disclosed.their.experience. |
44 |
| to.someone.from.the.institution,.reflecting.a.20%.increase.since.2022..This.rise.may.be.attributed.to.enhanced. |
44 |
| awareness.campaigns,.targeted.training.initiatives,.and.the.active.involvement.of.supportive.staff,.which.appear.to. |
44 |
| have.encouraged.more.students.to.come.forward. |
44 |
| Summary and Recommendations |
45 |
| Summary and Recommendations |
45 |
| The.2025.ARC3.survey.data.highlight.both.areas.of.progress.and.continued.opportunities.for.enhancing.institutional. |
45 |
| The.2025.ARC3.survey.data.highlight.both.areas.of.progress.and.continued.opportunities.for.enhancing.institutional. |
45 |
| support.for.students.affected.by.sexual.misconduct,.including.dating.violence,.sexual.violence,.sexual.harassment,. |
45 |
| and.stalking..While.the.majority.of.participants.reported.not.experiencing.these.incidents,.those.who.did.revealed. |
45 |
| needs.and.experiences.that.warrant.targeted.accommodations.and.interventions. |
45 |
| 1. Supportive Resources and Services |
45 |
| 1. Supportive Resources and Services |
45 |
| •.A.significant.increase.in.students.feeling.actively.supported.with.formal.or.informal.resources.(44% |
45 |
| •.A.significant.increase.in.students.feeling.actively.supported.with.formal.or.informal.resources.(44% |
45 |
| → |
45 |
| 70%). |
45 |
| demonstrates.that.counseling,.academic.services,.and.outreach.meetings.are.having.a.positive.impact..Expanding. |
45 |
| availability.and.visibility.of.these.resources.will.further.ensure.that.students.know.where.to.turn.for.help. |
45 |
| •.Participants.emphasized.feeling.valued.and.supported.(treated.as.an.important.member.of.the.institution:.54%. |
45 |
| •.Participants.emphasized.feeling.valued.and.supported.(treated.as.an.important.member.of.the.institution:.54%. |
45 |
| → |
45 |
| .61%;.needs.for.accommodations.met:.54%. |
45 |
| → |
45 |
| .61%)..Continued.focus.on.individualized.support.plans,.timely. |
45 |
| accommodations,.and.accessible.services.will.reinforce.these.positive.trends. |
45 |
| 2. Reporting and Communication |
45 |
| 2. Reporting and Communication |
45 |
| •.Although.more.students.disclosed.incidents.to.institutional.staff.(20%.increase.since.2022),.the.majority.(73%). |
45 |
| •.Although.more.students.disclosed.incidents.to.institutional.staff.(20%.increase.since.2022),.the.majority.(73%). |
45 |
| had.not.previously.reported.experiences..Encouraging.safe.reporting.through.awareness.campaigns,.accessible. |
45 |
| reporting.channels,.and.confidential.support.remains.a.key.focus. |
45 |
| •.Gains.were.observed.in.allowing.students.a.say.in.how.their.report.was.handled.(38% |
45 |
| •.Gains.were.observed.in.allowing.students.a.say.in.how.their.report.was.handled.(38% |
45 |
| → |
45 |
| 43%).and.perceptions. |
45 |
| of.apologies.received.(14%. |
45 |
| → |
45 |
| 52%),.indicating.the.importance.of.maintaining.transparent.communication.and. |
45 |
| follow-up.practices. |
45 |
| 3. Campus Climate and Perception of Safety |
45 |
| 3. Campus Climate and Perception of Safety |
45 |
| •.Students.reported.improvements.in.perceptions.of.a.safe.environment.to.discuss.sexual.misconduct.(56%. |
45 |
| •.Students.reported.improvements.in.perceptions.of.a.safe.environment.to.discuss.sexual.misconduct.(56%. |
45 |
| → |
45 |
| 77%).and.recognition.of.these.experiences.as.a.serious.problem.(53%. |
45 |
| → |
45 |
| 74%)..Continuing.to.cultivate.an. |
45 |
| environment.that.promotes.openness,.inclusion,.and.zero.tolerance.for.misconduct.is.essential. |
45 |
| •.The.majority.of.incidents.still.occur.off.campus.(dating.violence:.60%;.sexual.violence:.88%),.highlighting.the. |
45 |
| •.The.majority.of.incidents.still.occur.off.campus.(dating.violence:.60%;.sexual.violence:.88%),.highlighting.the. |
45 |
| importance.of.extending.outreach,.education,.and.support.beyond.campus.boundaries. |
45 |
| 4. Risk and Victimization Patterns |
45 |
| 4. Risk and Victimization Patterns |
45 |
| •.Among.victims,.females.represented.the.majority.of.participants.reporting.dating.or.sexual.violence.(dating. |
45 |
| •.Among.victims,.females.represented.the.majority.of.participants.reporting.dating.or.sexual.violence.(dating. |
45 |
| violence:.80%;.sexual.violence:.83%),.with.perpetrators.primarily.male..Most.perpetrators.were.known.to.the. |
45 |
| participants.(dating.violence:.81%.reported.knowing.the.perpetrator;.sexual.violence:.81%.knew.the.perpetrator),. |
45 |
| including.friends,.former.romantic.partners,.or.acquaintances..This.underscores.the.importance.of.programming. |
45 |
| focused.on.bystander.intervention,.healthy.relationship.education,.and.consent. |
45 |
| •.Alcohol.and.drug.use.remains.a.significant.factor.in.incidents.of.sexual.violence,.with.many.perpetrators.under.the. |
45 |
| •.Alcohol.and.drug.use.remains.a.significant.factor.in.incidents.of.sexual.violence,.with.many.perpetrators.under.the. |
45 |
| influence,.while.most.victims.were.not..Programming.that.addresses.the.intersection.of.substance.use,.consent,. |
46 |
| and.risk.prevention.is.recommended. |
46 |
| 5. Emotional Safety and Support |
46 |
| 5. Emotional Safety and Support |
46 |
| •.High.percentages.of.participants.reported.feeling.scared.(76%),.in.danger.(45%),.or.believing.they.could.be.harmed. |
46 |
| •.High.percentages.of.participants.reported.feeling.scared.(76%),.in.danger.(45%),.or.believing.they.could.be.harmed. |
46 |
| (44%).during.incidents,.indicating.a.critical.need.for.mental.health.support,.trauma-informed.care,.and.crisis. |
46 |
| response.protocols. |
46 |
| •.Institutions.should.continue.offering.counseling,.advocacy.services,.and.safety.planning.to.ensure.students’. |
46 |
| •.Institutions.should.continue.offering.counseling,.advocacy.services,.and.safety.planning.to.ensure.students’. |
46 |
| emotional.and.physical.well-being.following.an.incident. |
46 |
| 6. Areas for Improvement |
46 |
| 6. Areas for Improvement |
46 |
| •.Some.participants.reported.negative.experiences.with.institutional.response,.including.perceptions.of.punishment. |
46 |
| •.Some.participants.reported.negative.experiences.with.institutional.response,.including.perceptions.of.punishment. |
46 |
| for.reporting.(16%.increase),.inadequate.response.(14%.increase),.mishandling.cases.if.disciplinary.action.was. |
46 |
| requested.(7%.increase),.and.denial.of.experiences.(6%.increase)..Targeted.training.for.staff,.clearer.protocols,. |
46 |
| and.consistent.follow-up.are.essential.to.reduce.these.occurrences. |
46 |
| •.The.perception.that.reports.were.believed.remained.static.at.38%,.highlighting.a.need.for.staff.training.and. |
46 |
| •.The.perception.that.reports.were.believed.remained.static.at.38%,.highlighting.a.need.for.staff.training.and. |
46 |
| communication.strategies.to.reinforce.trust.and.validation.in.the.reporting.process. |
46 |
| Recommended Focus: |
46 |
| Recommended Focus: |
46 |
| 1. Continue Biennial Campus Climate Surveys: |
46 |
| 1. Continue Biennial Campus Climate Surveys: |
46 |
| Maintaining.the.two-year.survey.cycle.remains.essential.to.track. |
46 |
| trends,.evaluate.progress,.and.respond.swiftly.to.emerging.issues..The.re-administration.in.2025.allowed.for. |
46 |
| meaningful.comparison.to.2022.benchmarks.and.should.remain.a.priority.moving.forward..The.next.ARC3.survey.will. |
46 |
| be.distributed.in.2027. |
46 |
| 2. Improve Male Student Participation and Engagement: |
46 |
| 2. Improve Male Student Participation and Engagement: |
46 |
| Survey.data.continue.to.be.disproportionately.representative. |
46 |
| of.women..Male.students.also.reported.a.21%.decline.in.feeling.safe.on.campus.compared.to.2022. |
46 |
| To.strengthen.data.quality.and.address.gender-specific.concerns: |
46 |
| To.strengthen.data.quality.and.address.gender-specific.concerns: |
46 |
| •.Implement.targeted.outreach.to.men’s.athletic.teams,.music.fraternities,. |
46 |
| •.Implement.targeted.outreach.to.men’s.athletic.teams,.music.fraternities,. |
46 |
| |
46 |
| and.male-identifying.student.organizations. |
46 |
| •.Host.pre-survey.information.sessions.emphasizing.why.their.voices.matter. |
46 |
| •.Host.pre-survey.information.sessions.emphasizing.why.their.voices.matter. |
46 |
| •.Consider.incentives.or.classroom.partnership.strategies.to.boost.participation. |
46 |
| •.Consider.incentives.or.classroom.partnership.strategies.to.boost.participation. |
46 |
| 3. Increase Representativeness and Awareness of the Survey: |
46 |
| 3. Increase Representativeness and Awareness of the Survey: |
46 |
| To.ensure.the.survey.reflects.the.campus.population: |
46 |
| •.Use.pre-survey.discussions,.tabling.events,.and.faculty.partners.to.build.awareness. |
46 |
| •.Use.pre-survey.discussions,.tabling.events,.and.faculty.partners.to.build.awareness. |
46 |
| •.Clarify.how.climate.survey.data.directly.drive.safety.initiatives,.funding,.and.programming. |
47 |
| •.Clarify.how.climate.survey.data.directly.drive.safety.initiatives,.funding,.and.programming. |
47 |
| •.Consider.creating.promotional.materials.and.short.videos.featuring.student.leaders |
47 |
| •.Consider.creating.promotional.materials.and.short.videos.featuring.student.leaders |
47 |
| 4. Strengthen and Expand Bystander Intervention Training: |
47 |
| 4. Strengthen and Expand Bystander Intervention Training: |
47 |
| Data.demonstrated.mixed.progress.in.bystander. |
47 |
| engagement..Many.students.still.report.limited.intervention.in.alcohol-related.or.socially.complex.situations. |
47 |
| By.2027,.Northern.should: |
47 |
| By.2027,.Northern.should: |
47 |
| •.Implement.an.evidence-based,.campuswide.bystander.intervention.curriculum. |
47 |
| •.Implement.an.evidence-based,.campuswide.bystander.intervention.curriculum. |
47 |
| •.Provide.scenario-based.training.tied.to.real.student.experiences. |
47 |
| •.Provide.scenario-based.training.tied.to.real.student.experiences. |
47 |
| •.Empower.peers.to.intervene.safely.and.connect.others.to.resources. |
47 |
| •.Empower.peers.to.intervene.safely.and.connect.others.to.resources. |
47 |
| This.will.address.lingering.gaps.highlighted.in.both.2022.and.2025.data,.including.reluctance.to.intervene.in.high-risk. |
47 |
| This.will.address.lingering.gaps.highlighted.in.both.2022.and.2025.data,.including.reluctance.to.intervene.in.high-risk. |
47 |
| social.situations. |
47 |
| 5. Expand Prevention Education on Alcohol, Consent & Risk: |
47 |
| 5. Expand Prevention Education on Alcohol, Consent & Risk: |
47 |
| Alcohol.continues.to.be.a.dominant.factor.in.incidents. |
47 |
| of.sexual.misconduct,.and.students.are.increasingly.recognizing.this.connection..However,.prevention.requires. |
47 |
| reinforcement. |
47 |
| Recommendations.include: |
47 |
| Recommendations.include: |
47 |
| •.Integrate.alcohol-and-consent.education.into.first-.and.second-year.programming. |
47 |
| •.Integrate.alcohol-and-consent.education.into.first-.and.second-year.programming. |
47 |
| •.Incorporate.training.into.residence.life.curriculum.and.student-athlete.onboarding. |
47 |
| •.Incorporate.training.into.residence.life.curriculum.and.student-athlete.onboarding. |
47 |
| •.Provide.regular.outreach.during.high-risk.times.(e.g.,.welcome.week,.homecoming,.major.campus.events). |
47 |
| •.Provide.regular.outreach.during.high-risk.times.(e.g.,.welcome.week,.homecoming,.major.campus.events). |
47 |
| 6. Strengthen Survivor Support Services: |
47 |
| 6. Strengthen Survivor Support Services: |
47 |
| Students.who.experienced.sexual.misconduct.reported.emotional.distress,. |
47 |
| fear,.perceived.danger,.and.belief.they.could.be.harmed,.indicating.the.need.for.ongoing.trauma-informed.care. |
47 |
| Recommended.actions: |
47 |
| Recommended.actions: |
47 |
| •.Expand.survivor.advocacy,.confidential.advising,.counseling.services,.and.on-campus.advocate. |
47 |
| •.Expand.survivor.advocacy,.confidential.advising,.counseling.services,.and.on-campus.advocate. |
47 |
| •.Provide.training.for.faculty.and.staff.in.trauma-informed.response. |
47 |
| •.Provide.training.for.faculty.and.staff.in.trauma-informed.response. |
47 |
| •.Improve.coordination.between.campus.and.community.resources.(e.g.,.Safe.Harbor’s.substantial.33%.awareness. |
47 |
| •.Improve.coordination.between.campus.and.community.resources.(e.g.,.Safe.Harbor’s.substantial.33%.awareness. |
47 |
| increase.since.2022). |
47 |
| Conclusion: |
47 |
| Conclusion: |
47 |
| Overall,.the.2025.ARC3.findings.show.that.Northern.State.University.has.made.significant.progress.in.key.areas.of. |
47 |
| Overall,.the.2025.ARC3.findings.show.that.Northern.State.University.has.made.significant.progress.in.key.areas.of. |
47 |
| campus.climate,.institutional.trust,.understanding.of.resources,.and.student.confidence.in.institutional.responses.. |
47 |
| Continued.investment.in.prevention.education,.trauma-informed.practices,.resource.awareness,.and.inclusive. |
47 |
| engagement,.paired.with.data-driven.action,.will.strengthen.Northern’s.commitment.to.student.safety,.well-being,.and. |
47 |
| a.culture.of.respect. |
47 |
| Administrator-Researcher.Campus.Climate.Collaborative..(2015)..ARC3.Campus.Climate.Survey.regarding.Sexual.Misconduct:.Guiding.Principles..Available.from.http://campusclimate.gsu.edu. |
7 |
| Administrator-Researcher.Campus.Climate.Collaborative..(2015)..ARC3.Campus.Climate.Survey.regarding.Sexual.Misconduct:.Guiding.Principles..Available.from.http://campusclimate.gsu.edu. |
7 |
| 1 |
7 |
| Basile,.K.C.,.Smith,.S.G.,.Kresnow,.M.,.Khatiwada.S.,.&.Leemis,.R.W..(2022)..The.National.Intimate.Partner.and.Sexual.Violence.Survey:.2016/2017.Report.on.Sexual.Violence..National.Center.for.Injury.Prevention.and.Control,.Centers.for.Disease.Control.and.Prevention..https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/nisvs/nisvsReportonSexualViolence.pdf.South.Dakota.Board.of.Regents.Policy.Manual..(2025)..Prevention.of.Dating.Violence,.Domestic.Violence,.Sexual.Assault.and.Stalking,.1.4.2..Available.from.https://pu |
8 |
| Basile,.K.C.,.Smith,.S.G.,.Kresnow,.M.,.Khatiwada.S.,.&.Leemis,.R.W..(2022)..The.National.Intimate.Partner.and.Sexual.Violence.Survey:.2016/2017.Report.on.Sexual.Violence..National.Center.for.Injury.Prevention.and.Control,.Centers.for.Disease.Control.and.Prevention..https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/nisvs/nisvsReportonSexualViolence.pdf.South.Dakota.Board.of.Regents.Policy.Manual..(2025)..Prevention.of.Dating.Violence,.Domestic.Violence,.Sexual.Assault.and.Stalking,.1.4.2..Available.from.https://pu |
8 |
| |
8 |
| 2 |
8 |
| South.Dakota.Board.of.Regents.Policy.Manual..(2025)..Sexual.Harassment,.1.4.1..Available.from.https://public.powerdms.com/SDRegents/tree/documents/1729424. |
10 |
| South.Dakota.Board.of.Regents.Policy.Manual..(2025)..Sexual.Harassment,.1.4.1..Available.from.https://public.powerdms.com/SDRegents/tree/documents/1729424. |
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| 3. |
10 |
| 10 |
10 |
| 10 |
10 |
| 10 |
10 |
| |
10 |
| |
10 |
| 2022 ARC3 |
10 |
| SURVEY FINDINGS |
10 |
| 11 |
11 |
| 11 |
11 |
| 11 |
11 |
| |
11 |
| |
11 |
| 2022 ARC3 |
11 |
| SURVEY FINDINGS |
11 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| 2022 Goal Recommendation |
12 |
| Met |
12 |
| Met |
12 |
| Met |
12 |
| 1..Administer.ARC3.survey.every.two.years.with.priority.metrics.for.tracking |
12 |
| 1..Administer.ARC3.survey.every.two.years.with.priority.metrics.for.tracking |
12 |
| 1..Administer.ARC3.survey.every.two.years.with.priority.metrics.for.tracking |
12 |
| 1..Administer.ARC3.survey.every.two.years.with.priority.metrics.for.tracking |
12 |
| ✓ |
12 |
| ✓ |
12 |
| Met |
12 |
| 2..Increase.participation.by.male-identifying.students.to.ensure.more.....representative.data. |
12 |
| 2..Increase.participation.by.male-identifying.students.to.ensure.more.....representative.data. |
12 |
| 2..Increase.participation.by.male-identifying.students.to.ensure.more.....representative.data. |
12 |
| |
12 |
| Negative.Change |
12 |
| Negative.Change |
12 |
| ✗ |
12 |
| |
12 |
| 3..Prioritize.stalking.in.prevention.campaigns.and.education.due.to.17%.of.women.. |
12 |
| 3..Prioritize.stalking.in.prevention.campaigns.and.education.due.to.17%.of.women.. |
12 |
| 3..Prioritize.stalking.in.prevention.campaigns.and.education.due.to.17%.of.women.. |
12 |
| ....indicating.concern. |
12 |
| ✓ |
12 |
| ✓ |
12 |
| Improved |
12 |
| 4..Increase.students’.knowledge.of.how.to.support.peers.and.access.resources. |
12 |
| 4..Increase.students’.knowledge.of.how.to.support.peers.and.access.resources. |
12 |
| 4..Increase.students’.knowledge.of.how.to.support.peers.and.access.resources. |
12 |
| ✓ |
12 |
| ✓ |
12 |
| Met |
12 |
| 5..Increase.student.awareness.of.where.and.how.to.report.sexual.misconduct. |
12 |
| 5..Increase.student.awareness.of.where.and.how.to.report.sexual.misconduct. |
12 |
| 5..Increase.student.awareness.of.where.and.how.to.report.sexual.misconduct. |
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| ✓ |
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| ✓ |
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| Met |
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| 6..Increase.student.willingness.to.intervene.in.risky.or.unsafe.scenarios. |
12 |
| 6..Increase.student.willingness.to.intervene.in.risky.or.unsafe.scenarios. |
12 |
| 6..Increase.student.willingness.to.intervene.in.risky.or.unsafe.scenarios. |
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| Negative.Change |
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| Negative.Change |
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| 7..Raise.awareness.about.alcohol.and.drug.use.as.key.risk.factors. |
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| 7..Raise.awareness.about.alcohol.and.drug.use.as.key.risk.factors. |
12 |
| 7..Raise.awareness.about.alcohol.and.drug.use.as.key.risk.factors. |
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| ✓ |
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| ✓ |
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| Met |
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| 8...Improve.the.perception.that.Northern.acknowledges.and.addresses......sexual.misconduct. |
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| 8...Improve.the.perception.that.Northern.acknowledges.and.addresses......sexual.misconduct. |
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| 8...Improve.the.perception.that.Northern.acknowledges.and.addresses......sexual.misconduct. |
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| Met |
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| 9...Reduce.the.number.of.students.who.do.not.disclose.their.experiences. |
12 |
| 9...Reduce.the.number.of.students.who.do.not.disclose.their.experiences. |
12 |
| 9...Reduce.the.number.of.students.who.do.not.disclose.their.experiences. |
12 |
| Minimal.Change |
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| Minimal.Change |
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| ✗ |
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| 10..Post.reports.on.the.university.website.for.accessibility.and.transparency. |
12 |
| 10..Post.reports.on.the.university.website.for.accessibility.and.transparency. |
12 |
| 10..Post.reports.on.the.university.website.for.accessibility.and.transparency. |
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| ✓ |
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| ✓ |
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| In.Progress,.Met |
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| 2022 ARC3 |
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| 2022 ARC3 |
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| ...SURVEY.FINDINGS.AND.RECOMMENDATIONS |
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| 70%22%0%1%6%1%WomanManTranswomanTransmanGenderqueer/gender non-…A gender not listed here |
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| 9%47%25%5%14%17-1819-2021-2223-2526+ |
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| 47%35%19%On-campus residenceOff-campus housingAt home with parent(s) orguardian(s) |
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| 34%24%23%14%5%FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior+Graduate-level |
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| 2%0%0%5%2%79%3%6%2%Asian or Asian AmericanBlack/African AmericanHawaiian or Pacific IslanderHispanic or Latino/aNative American or AlaskanNativeWhite/CaucasianTwo or more racesInternational studentA race not listed here |
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| 0%5%7%3%79%0%6%GayLesbianBisexualAsexualHeterosexual/straightQueerA sexual orientation not listed |
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| -4%-5%-21%-31%-40%-50%-47%-65%-9%-6%-8%-11%-5%-4%-1%-8%-2%-4%-4%79%82%46%34%19%21%20%16%77%75%75%69%78%81%78%77%91%87%83%73%% Disagree or Strongly disagree% Agree or Strongly agree |
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| I.feel.safe.on.campus.at.Northern. |
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| I.feel.safe.on.campus.at.Northern. |
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| I.feel.safe.on.campus.at.Northern. |
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| I.don’t.think.sexual.violence.is.a.problem.at.Northern. |
15 |
| I.don’t.think.sexual.violence.is.a.problem.at.Northern. |
15 |
| I.don’t.think.there.is.much.I.can.do.about.sexual.violence.on. |
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| I.don’t.think.there.is.much.I.can.do.about.sexual.violence.on. |
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| this.campus. |
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| There.isn’t.much.need.for.me.to.think.about.sexual.violence |
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| There.isn’t.much.need.for.me.to.think.about.sexual.violence |
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| |
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| while.at.college. |
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| On.or.around.this.campus,.I.feel.safe.from.sexual.harassment. |
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| On.or.around.this.campus,.I.feel.safe.from.sexual.harassment. |
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| On.or.around.this.campus,.I.feel.safe.from.stalking. |
15 |
| On.or.around.this.campus,.I.feel.safe.from.stalking. |
15 |
| On.or.around.this.campus.I.feel.safe.from.dating.violence. |
15 |
| On.or.around.this.campus.I.feel.safe.from.dating.violence. |
15 |
| On.or.around.this.campus,.I.feel.safe.from.sexual.violence. |
15 |
| On.or.around.this.campus,.I.feel.safe.from.sexual.violence. |
15 |
| I.would.recommend.attending.Northern.to.others. |
15 |
| I.would.recommend.attending.Northern.to.others. |
15 |
| If.I.had.to.do.it.over.again,.I.would.still.attend.Northern. |
15 |
| If.I.had.to.do.it.over.again,.I.would.still.attend.Northern. |
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| Women |
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| -5%-7%-25%-40%-50%-54%-60%-69%-6%-11%-10%-17%-9%-7%-1%-12%-4%-4%-5%-6%87%78%41%21%17%19%22%9%78%66%72%58%75%73%77%68%91%86%82%74% |
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| -3%-2%-17%-20%-26%-45%-29%-61%-12%0%-5%-3%0%0%0%-1%0%-4%-3%-13%68%89%53%52%22%24%17%25%75%89%78%84%82%92%78%89%90%87%84%71% |
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| I feel safe on campus at Northern. |
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| I feel safe on campus at Northern. |
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| I feel safe on campus at Northern. |
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| I don’t think sexual violence |
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| is a problem at Northern. |
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| I don’t think there is much I can do |
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| I don’t think there is much I can do |
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| |
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| about sexual violence on this campus. |
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| There isn’t much need for me to think |
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| There isn’t much need for me to think |
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| about sexual violence while at college. |
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| On or around this campus, I feel |
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| On or around this campus, I feel |
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| safe from sexual harassment. |
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| On or around this campus, I feel |
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| On or around this campus, I feel |
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| safe from stalking. |
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| On or around this campus I feel |
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| safe from dating violence. |
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| On or around this campus, I feel |
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| On or around this campus, I feel |
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| safe from sexual violence. |
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| I would recommend attending |
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| Northern to others. |
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| If I had to do it over again, I |
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| would still attend Northern. |
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| -89%-90%-88%-93%-87%-88%-94%-90%-92%-96%-92%-97%2%1%3%1%3%2%0%4%2%1%2%1%% Never / Rarely% Frequently / Always |
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| -72%-60%-41%-35%-96%-95%-97%-95%-100%-99%-100%-99%-99%-97%8%14%25%35%0%2%1%2%0%0%0%0%0%1%% Disagree or Strongly disagree% Agree or Strongly agree |
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| Having many sexual partners. |
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| Having many sexual partners. |
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| Having many sexual partners. |
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| Telling stories about sexual experiences. |
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| Telling stories about sexual experiences. |
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| Getting someone drunk or high to have sex with them. |
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| Getting someone drunk or high to have sex with them. |
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| Lying to someone in order to have sex with them. |
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| Lying to someone in order to have sex with them. |
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| Forcing someone to have sex. |
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| Forcing someone to have sex. |
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| Using physical fo |
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| Using physical fo |
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| rce, such as hitting or beating, |
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| to resolve conflicts with dates. |
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| Insulting or swearing at their dates. |
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| My friends tell me that: |
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| It is alright for someone to hit a date in certain situations. |
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| Someone you are dating should have |
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| Someone you are dating should have |
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| sex with you when you want. |
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| When you spend money on a date, the person should |
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| When you spend money on a date, the person should |
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| have sex with you in return. |
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| You |
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| You |
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| should respond to a date’s challenges to your |
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| authority by insulting them or putting them down. |
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| It |
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| It |
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| is alright to physically force a person to have sex |
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| under certain conditions. |
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| -99%-96%-92%-91%-99%-97%-98%-99%-100%-99%1%1%1%3%0%1%0%0%0%0%% Disagree or Strongly disagree% Agree or Strongly agree |
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| -6%-16%-6%-8%-6%-12%-8%-11%-4%-8%-15%-14%-11%-19%-8%-15%-68%-68%-63%-62%-76%-75%77%67%82%80%79%71%75%72%77%71%70%69%67%63%71%66%15%13%14%16%9%11%% Unlikely / Very unlikely% Likely / Very likely |
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| The institution would take the report seriously. |
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| The institution would take the report seriously. |
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| The institution would take the report seriously. |
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| The institution would maintain the privacy of the person making the report. |
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| The institution would maintain the privacy of the person making the report. |
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| The institution would do its best to honor the request of |
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| The institution would do its best to honor the request of |
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| |
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| the person about how to go forward with the case. |
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| The institution would take steps to protect the safety of |
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| The institution would take steps to protect the safety of |
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| the person making the report. |
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| The institution would support the person making the report. |
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| The institution would support the person making the report. |
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| The institution would provide accommodations to |
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| The institution would provide accommodations to |
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| support the person (e.g., academic, housing, safety). |
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| The institution would take action to address factors |
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| that may have led to the sexual misconduct. |
18 |
| The institution would handle the report fairly. |
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| The institution would handle the report fairly. |
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| |
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| The institution would label the person making the report a troublemaker. |
18 |
| The institution would have a hard time |
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| The institution would have a hard time |
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| |
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| supporting the person who made the report. |
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| |
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| The institution would punish the person who made the report. |
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| -6%-16%-6%-8%-6%-12%-8%-11%-4%-8%-15%-14%-11%-19%-8%-15%-68%-68%-63%-62%-76%-75%77%67%82%80%79%71%75%72%77%71%70%69%67%63%71%66%15%13%14%16%9%11%% Unlikely / Very unlikely% Likely / Very likely |
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| If someone were to report a case of sexual misconduct to Northern: |
19 |
| If someone were to report a case of sexual misconduct to Northern: |
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| -76%-67%-74%-75%-58%-47%4%9%9%7%11%17%% Disagree or Strongly disagree% Agree or Strongly agree |
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| Students would label the person making the report a troublemaker. |
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| Students would label the person making the report a troublemaker. |
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| Students would label the person making the report a troublemaker. |
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| Students would have a hard time supporting the person who made the report. |
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| Students would have a hard time supporting the person who made the report. |
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| The alleged offender(s) or their friends would try to get back at |
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| The alleged offender(s) or their friends would try to get back at |
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| the person making the report. |
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| Sexual.misconduct.was.defined.as.physical.contact.or.non-physical.conduct.of.a.sexual.nature.in.the.absence.of.clear,.knowing.and.voluntary.consent..Examples.include.sexual.or.gender-based.harassment,.stalking,.dating.violence,.and.sexual.violence. |
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| Sexual.misconduct.was.defined.as.physical.contact.or.non-physical.conduct.of.a.sexual.nature.in.the.absence.of.clear,.knowing.and.voluntary.consent..Examples.include.sexual.or.gender-based.harassment,.stalking,.dating.violence,.and.sexual.violence. |
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| -15%-8%-22%-19%-26%-19%-26%-18%77%84%61%70%49%60%52%67%% Never / Rarely% Frequently / Always |
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| Help you get information of any kind about coping with the experience. |
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| Help you get information of any kind about coping with the experience. |
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| Help you get information of any kind about coping with the experience. |
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| Provide information and discussed options. |
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| Provide information and discussed options. |
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| Comfort you by telling you it would be all right or by holding you. |
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| Comfort you by telling you it would be all right or by holding you. |
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| Reassure you that you are a good person. |
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| Reassure you that you are a good person. |
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| -89%-90%-88%-93%-87%-88%-94%-90%-92%-96%-92%-97%2%1%3%1%3%2%0%4%2%1%2%1%% Never / Rarely% Frequently / Always |
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20 |
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| Make you feel like you didn’t know how to take care of yourself. |
20 |
| Make you feel like you didn’t know how to take care of yourself. |
20 |
| Make you feel like you didn’t know how to take care of yourself. |
20 |
| Treat you as if you were a child or somehow incompetent. |
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| Treat you as if you were a child or somehow incompetent. |
20 |
| Avoid talking to you or spending time with you. |
20 |
| Avoid talking to you or spending time with you. |
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| Tell you that you could have done more to prevent |
20 |
| Tell you that you could have done more to prevent |
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| |
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| this experience from occurring. |
20 |
| Treat you differently in some way than before you told them |
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| Treat you differently in some way than before you told them |
20 |
| |
20 |
| that made you uncomfortable. |
20 |
| Tell you that you were irresponsible or not cautious enough. |
20 |
| Tell you that you were irresponsible or not cautious enough. |
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| Peer Responses |
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| Peer Responses |
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| Peer Responses |
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| Participants.were.asked.how.they.believed.their.friends.would.respond.if.they.disclosed.an.experience.of.sexual. |
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| Participants.were.asked.how.they.believed.their.friends.would.respond.if.they.disclosed.an.experience.of.sexual. |
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| misconduct..From.2022.to.2025,.perceptions.of.peer.support.improved.across.several.measures..The.most.notable. |
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| increases.were.in.peers.“helping.you.get.information.about.coping.with.the.experience,”.which.rose.by.15%,.and. |
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| “providing.information.and.discussing.options,”.which.increased.by.11%. |
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| These.gains.suggest.that.more.students.now.feel.equipped.to.offer.not.just.emotional.support,.but.also.practical. |
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| These.gains.suggest.that.more.students.now.feel.equipped.to.offer.not.just.emotional.support,.but.also.practical. |
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| guidance..This.improvement.aligns.with.institutional.efforts.to.highlight.available.resources.early.in.students’.college. |
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| careers.through.programs.such.as.HOWL,.Wolfpack.Welcome,.classroom.presentations,.and.student.training..By. |
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| introducing.resource.awareness.during.students’.first.year,.Northern.has.strengthened.the.capacity.of.peers.to. |
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| connect.each.other.with.the.help.they.need. |
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| -12%-34%-20%-41%-18%-43%73%49%57%39%67%43% |
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| -12%-34%-20%-41%-18%-43%73%49%57%39%67%43% |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| If a friend or I experienced sexual misconduct, I know where to go to |
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| If a friend or I experienced sexual misconduct, I know where to go to |
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| If a friend or I experienced sexual misconduct, I know where to go to |
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| get help on campus. |
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| I understand what happens when a student reports a claim of sexual |
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| I understand what happens when a student reports a claim of sexual |
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| misconduct at Northern. |
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| I would know where to go to make a report of sexual misconduct. |
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| I would know where to go to make a report of sexual misconduct. |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| -89%-90%-88%-93%-87%-88%-94%-90%-92%-96%-92%-97%2%1%3%1%3%2%0%4%2%1%2%1%% Never / Rarely% Frequently / Always |
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| Please use the following scale to indicate how aware you are of the function of the campus and community resources |
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| Please use the following scale to indicate how aware you are of the function of the campus and community resources |
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| Please use the following scale to indicate how aware you are of the function of the campus and community resources |
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| specifically related to sexual misconduct response at Northern listed below: |
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| 13%21%3%13%1%3%6%24%2%4%17%28%8%21%1%8%11%21%14%10%38%29%30%28%19%22%25%30%26%23%20%14%34%23%51%40%30%14%38%38%12%9%25%14%29%27%28%11%20%25%% Not at all aware% Slightly aware% Somewhat aware% Very aware% Extremely aware |
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| 13%21%3%13%1%3%6%24%2%4%17%28%8%21%1%8%11%21%14%10%38%29%30%28%19%22%25%30%26%23%20%14%34%23%51%40%30%14%38%38%12%9%25%14%29%27%28%11%20%25%% Not at all aware% Slightly aware% Somewhat aware% Very aware% Extremely aware |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| Office of Student Conduct |
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| Office of Student Conduct |
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| Office of Student Conduct |
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| Title IX Compliance |
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| Title IX Compliance |
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| Counseling Services |
21 |
| Counseling Services |
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| Safe Harbor |
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| Safe Harbor |
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| Health Services |
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| Health Services |
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| -1%-2%-4%-3%-89%-92%-99%-97%-95%-95%-90%-96%-99%-98%99%93%95%96%2%2%1%2%0%0%5%0%0%0%% Disagree or Strongly disagree% Agree or Strongly agree |
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| 2025 |
22 |
| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| Consent must be given at each step in a sexual encounter. |
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| Consent must be given at each step in a sexual encounter. |
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| Consent must be given at each step in a sexual encounter. |
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| If a person initiates sex, but during foreplay says they no longer want to, |
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| If a person initiates sex, but during foreplay says they no longer want to, |
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| the |
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| person has not given consent to continue. |
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| If a person doesn’t physically resist sex, they have given consent. |
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| If a person doesn’t physically resist sex, they have given consent. |
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| Consent for sex one time is consent for future sex. |
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| Consent for sex one time is consent for future sex. |
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| If you and your sexual partner are both drunk, you don’t |
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| If you and your sexual partner are both drunk, you don’t |
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| |
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| have to worry about consent. |
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| Mixed signals can sometimes mean consent. |
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| Mixed signals can sometimes mean consent. |
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| If someone invites you to their place, they are giving consent for sex. |
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| If someone invites you to their place, they are giving consent for sex. |
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| -89%-90%-88%-93%-87%-88%-94%-90%-92%-96%-92%-97%2%1%3%1%3%2%0%4%2%1%2%1%% Never / Rarely% Frequently / Always |
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| 32%26%68%74%NoYes |
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| Before coming to Northern, had you received any information or education |
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| Before coming to Northern, had you received any information or education |
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| Before coming to Northern, had you received any information or education |
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| |
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| (that did not come from Northern) about sexual misconduct? |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
23 |
| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| 63%46%54%39%58%40%75%64%56%45%56%55% |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| The definitions of types of sexual misconduct |
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| The definitions of types of sexual misconduct |
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| The definitions of types of sexual misconduct |
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| How to report an incident of sexual misconduct |
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| How to report an incident of sexual misconduct |
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| Where to go to get help if someone you know experiences sexual misconduct |
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| Where to go to get help if someone you know experiences sexual misconduct |
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| Title IX protections against sexual misconduct |
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| Title IX protections against sexual misconduct |
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| How to help prevent sexual misconduct |
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| How to help prevent sexual misconduct |
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| Student code of conduct or honor code |
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| Student code of conduct or honor code |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| Training Regarding Sexual Misconduct |
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| Training Regarding Sexual Misconduct |
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| Training Regarding Sexual Misconduct |
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| Since coming to Northern, which of the following have you done? |
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| 31%22%44%50%25%24%37%23%7%6%55%58%33%23%67%34%28%9%17%12%4%1%28%26%5%6% |
24 |
| 2025 |
24 |
| 2025 |
24 |
| 2025 |
24 |
| 2022 |
24 |
| 2022 |
24 |
| Discussed sexual misconduct/rape in class |
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| Discussed sexual misconduct/rape in class |
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| Discussed sexual misconduct/rape in class |
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| Discussed the topic of sexual misconduct with friends |
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| Discussed the topic of sexual misconduct with friends |
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| Discussed sexual misconduct with a family member |
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| Discussed sexual misconduct with a family member |
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| Attended an event or program about what you can |
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| Attended an event or program about what you can |
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| |
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| do as a bystander to stop sexual misconduct |
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| Attended a rally or other campus event about sexual misconduct or sexual assault |
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| Attended a rally or other campus event about sexual misconduct or sexual assault |
24 |
| Seen posters about sexual misconduct (e.g., raising awareness, |
24 |
| Seen posters about sexual misconduct (e.g., raising awareness, |
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| |
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| preventing rape, defining sexual misconduct) |
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| Seen or heard campus administrators or staff address sexual misconduct |
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| Seen or heard campus administrators or staff address sexual misconduct |
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| |
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| Seen crime alerts about sexual misconduct |
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| Read a report about sexual violence rates at Northern |
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| Read a report about sexual violence rates at Northern |
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| Visited a Northern website with information on sexual misconduct |
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| Visited a Northern website with information on sexual misconduct |
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| Volunteered or interned at an organization that addresses sexual misconduct |
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| Volunteered or interned at an organization that addresses sexual misconduct |
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| Seen or heard about sexual misconduct in a student publication or media outlet |
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| Seen or heard about sexual misconduct in a student publication or media outlet |
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| Taken a class to learn more about sexual misconduct |
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| Taken a class to learn more about sexual misconduct |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| STUDENT AFFAIRS |
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| STUDENT AFFAIRS |
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| STUDENT AFFAIRS |
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| |
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| 24 |
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| ...ANNUAL.REPORT |
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| 79%59%78%58%78%61%61%51%73%58%59%52%66%56%-46%-31%-27%-24%-31%-45%-55%-50%-37%-24%-32%-36%-22%-33%33%44%44%60%39%34%29%35%46%52%45%51%46%50%% Answering% Never / Rarely% Most of the time / Always |
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| Walked.a.friend.who.has.had.too.much.to.drink.home.from.a.party,.bar,.or. |
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| Walked.a.friend.who.has.had.too.much.to.drink.home.from.a.party,.bar,.or. |
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| Walked.a.friend.who.has.had.too.much.to.drink.home.from.a.party,.bar,.or. |
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| other.social.event. |
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| Talked.to.the.friends.of.a.drunk.person.to.make.sure.they.don’t.leave.him/her. |
26 |
| Talked.to.the.friends.of.a.drunk.person.to.make.sure.they.don’t.leave.him/her. |
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| behind.at.a.party,.bar,.or.other.social.event. |
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| Spoke.up.against.sexist.jokes. |
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| Spoke.up.against.sexist.jokes. |
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| Tried.to.distract.someone.who.was.trying.to.take.a.drunk.person.to.another. |
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| Tried.to.distract.someone.who.was.trying.to.take.a.drunk.person.to.another. |
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| room.or.trying.to.get.them.to.do.something.sexual. |
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| Ask.someone.who.looks.very.upset.at.a.party.if.they.are.okay.or.need.help. |
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| Ask.someone.who.looks.very.upset.at.a.party.if.they.are.okay.or.need.help. |
26 |
| Intervene.with.a.friend.who.was.being.physically.abusive.to.another.person. |
26 |
| Intervene.with.a.friend.who.was.being.physically.abusive.to.another.person. |
26 |
| Intervene.with.a.friend.who.was.being.verbally.abusive.to.another.person. |
26 |
| Intervene.with.a.friend.who.was.being.verbally.abusive.to.another.person. |
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| -80%-83%-91%-92%-82%-87%-90%-92%-92%-95%-96%-97%-88%-89%-97%-93%-100%-97%-100%-98%-98%-98%-100%-99%-100%-99%-100%-99%-99%-99%-99%-99%20%17%9%8%18%13%10%8%8%5%4%3%12%11%3%7%0%3%0%2%2%2%0%1%0%1%0%1%1%1%1%1%% Never% One or more times |
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| 2025 |
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| 2025 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2022 |
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| Treated.you.“differently”.because.of.your.sex.(for.example,.mistreated,. |
27 |
| Treated.you.“differently”.because.of.your.sex.(for.example,.mistreated,. |
27 |
| Treated.you.“differently”.because.of.your.sex.(for.example,.mistreated,. |
27 |
| slighted,.or.ignored.you)? |
27 |
| Displayed,.used,.or.distributed.sexist.or.suggestive.materials.(for.example,. |
27 |
| Displayed,.used,.or.distributed.sexist.or.suggestive.materials.(for.example,. |
27 |
| pictures,.stories,.or.pornography.which.you.found.offensive)? |
27 |
| Made.offensive.sexist.remarks.(for.example,.suggesting.that.people.of.your. |
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| Made.offensive.sexist.remarks.(for.example,.suggesting.that.people.of.your. |
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| sex.are.not.suited.for.the.kind.of.work.you.do)? |
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| Put.you.down.or.was.condescending.to.you.because.of.your.sex? |
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| Put.you.down.or.was.condescending.to.you.because.of.your.sex? |
27 |
| Repeatedly.told.sexual.stories.or.jokes.that.were.offensive.to.you? |
27 |
| Repeatedly.told.sexual.stories.or.jokes.that.were.offensive.to.you? |
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| Made.unwelcome.attempts.to.draw.you.into.a.discussion.of.sexual.matters. |
27 |
| Made.unwelcome.attempts.to.draw.you.into.a.discussion.of.sexual.matters. |
27 |
| (for.example,.attempted.to.discuss/comment.on.your.sex.life)? |
27 |
| Made.offensive.sexist.remarks.about.your.appearance,.body,.or. |
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| Made.offensive.sexist.remarks.about.your.appearance,.body,.or. |
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| |
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| sexual.activities? |
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| Made.gestures.or.used.body.language.of.a.sexual.nature.which.embarrassed. |
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| Made.gestures.or.used.body.language.of.a.sexual.nature.which.embarrassed. |
27 |
| or.offended.you? |
27 |
| Made.unwanted.attempts.to.establish.a.romantic.sexual.relationship.with. |
27 |
| Made.unwanted.attempts.to.establish.a.romantic.sexual.relationship.with. |
27 |
| you.despite.your.efforts.to.discourage.it? |
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| Continued.to.ask.you.for.dates,.drinks,.dinner,.etc.,.even.though. |
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| Continued.to.ask.you.for.dates,.drinks,.dinner,.etc.,.even.though. |
27 |
| |
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| you.said. |
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| “No”? |
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| Touched.you.in.a.way.that.made.you.feel.uncomfortable? |
27 |
| Touched.you.in.a.way.that.made.you.feel.uncomfortable? |
27 |
| Made.unwanted.attempts.to.stroke,.fondle,.or.kiss.you? |
27 |
| Made.unwanted.attempts.to.stroke,.fondle,.or.kiss.you? |
27 |
| Made.you.feel.like.you.were.being.bribed.with.some.sort.of.reward.or.special. |
27 |
| Made.you.feel.like.you.were.being.bribed.with.some.sort.of.reward.or.special. |
27 |
| treatment.to.engage.in.sexual.behavior? |
27 |
| Made.you.feel.threatened.with.some.sort.of.retaliation.for.not.being.sexually. |
27 |
| Made.you.feel.threatened.with.some.sort.of.retaliation.for.not.being.sexually. |
27 |
| cooperative.(for.example,.by.mentioning.an.upcoming.review)? |
27 |
| Treated.you.badly.for.refusing.to.have.sex? |
27 |
| Treated.you.badly.for.refusing.to.have.sex? |
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| Implied.better.treatment.if.you.were.sexually.cooperative |
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| Implied.better.treatment.if.you.were.sexually.cooperative |
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| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
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| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
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| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
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| The.perpetrator.was: |
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| The.perpetrator.was: |
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| The.perpetrator.was: |
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| 511Faculty memberStaff memberOther |
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| 13%75%88%13%13%Survey participantPerpetratorMale %Female %Other % |
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| Incident.location: |
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| Incident.location: |
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| Incident.location: |
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| 86%14%% On campus% Off campus |
28 |
| Reaction.to.incident: |
28 |
| Reaction.to.incident: |
28 |
| Reaction.to.incident: |
28 |
| The.situation.involved:. |
28 |
| The.situation.involved:. |
28 |
| The.situation.involved:. |
28 |
| 25%50%0%25%25%38%I ignored the person and didnothingI avoided the person asmuch as possible.I treated it like a joke.I told the person to stop.I reported the person.I asked someone for adviceand/or support. |
28 |
| 38%0%25%13%Sexist or sexually offensivelanguage, gestures or picturesUnwanted sexual attentionUnwanted touchingSubtle or explicit bribes orthreats |
28 |
| -83%-79%-90%-86%-84%-80%-88%-83%-86%-81%-86%-84%-88%-84%-84%-88%-86%-83%-92%-89%-91%-90%-93%-93%-92%-93%17%21%10%14%16%20%12%17%14%19%14%16%12%16%16%12%14%17%8%11%9%10%7%7%8%7%% Never% One or more times |
30 |
| Treated.you.“differently”.because.of.your.sex.(for.example,.mistreated,. |
30 |
| Treated.you.“differently”.because.of.your.sex.(for.example,.mistreated,. |
30 |
| Treated.you.“differently”.because.of.your.sex.(for.example,.mistreated,. |
30 |
| slighted,.or.ignored.you)? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Displayed,.used,.or.distributed.sexist.or.suggestive.materials.(for.example,. |
30 |
| pictures,.stories,.or.pornography.which.you.found.offensive)? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Made.offensive.sexist.remarks.(for.example,.suggesting.that.people.of.your. |
30 |
| sex.are.not.suited.for.the.kind.of.work.you.do)? |
30 |
| Put.you.down.or.was.condescending.to.you.because.of.your.sex? |
30 |
| Put.you.down.or.was.condescending.to.you.because.of.your.sex? |
30 |
| Repeatedly.told.sexual.stories.or.jokes.that.were.offensive.to.you? |
30 |
| Repeatedly.told.sexual.stories.or.jokes.that.were.offensive.to.you? |
30 |
| Made.unwelcome.attempts.to.draw.you.into.a.discussion.of.sexual.matters. |
30 |
| Made.unwelcome.attempts.to.draw.you.into.a.discussion.of.sexual.matters. |
30 |
| (for.example,.attempted.to.discuss.or.comment.on.your.sex.life)? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Made.offensive.sexist.remarks.about.your.appearance,.body,.or.sexual. |
30 |
| activities? |
30 |
| Made.gestures.or.used.body.language.of.a.sexual.nature.which. |
30 |
| Made.gestures.or.used.body.language.of.a.sexual.nature.which. |
30 |
| embarrassed.or.offended.you? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Made |
30 |
| .unwanted.attempts.to.establish.a.romantic.sexual.relationship.with. |
30 |
| you.despite.your.efforts.to.discourage.it? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Continued.to.ask.you.for.dates,.drinks,.dinner,.etc.,.even.though. |
30 |
| |
30 |
| you.said.“No”? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Sent |
30 |
| .or.posted.unwelcome.sexual.comments,.jokes.or.pictures.by.text,. |
30 |
| email,.Facebook.or.other.electronic.means? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Spread |
30 |
| .unwelcome.sexual.rumors.about.you.by.text,.email,.Facebook.or. |
30 |
| other.electronic.means? |
30 |
| |
30 |
| Called.you.gay.or.lesbian.in.a.negative.way.by.text,.email,.Facebook.or.other. |
30 |
| electronic.means? |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2025 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| 2022 |
30 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
31 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
31 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
31 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
31 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
31 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
31 |
| 25%80%75%20%Survey participantPerpetratorMale %Female % |
31 |
| 1303NSU undergraduate studentNSU graduate studentUnknown |
31 |
| Incident.location: |
31 |
| Incident.location: |
31 |
| Incident.location: |
31 |
| 75%25%% On campus% Off campus |
31 |
| The.situation.involved:. |
31 |
| The.situation.involved:. |
31 |
| The.situation.involved:. |
31 |
| Reaction.to.incident: |
31 |
| Reaction.to.incident: |
31 |
| Reaction.to.incident: |
31 |
| 38%44%19%50%25%44%I ignored the person and didnothingI avoided the person asmuch as possible.I treated it like a joke.I told the person to stop.I reported the person.I asked someone for adviceand/or support. |
31 |
| 63%38%19%19%Sexist or sexually offensivelanguage, gestures or picturesUnwanted sexual attentionUnwanted touchingSubtle or explicit bribes orthreats |
31 |
| -92%-93%-90%-86%-98%-94%-100%-95%-90%-86%-92%-92%-86%-86%-98%-95%-92%-89%-88%-87%8%7%10%14%2%6%0%5%10%14%8%8%14%14%2%5%8%11%12%13%% Never% One or more times |
33 |
| Watched.or.followed.you.from.a.distance,.or.spied.on.you.with.a.listening. |
33 |
| Watched.or.followed.you.from.a.distance,.or.spied.on.you.with.a.listening. |
33 |
| Watched.or.followed.you.from.a.distance,.or.spied.on.you.with.a.listening. |
33 |
| device,.camera,.or.GPS.[global.positioning.system]? |
33 |
| |
33 |
| Approached |
33 |
| .you.or.showed.up.in.places,.such.as.your.home,.workplace,.or. |
33 |
| school.when.you.didn’t.want.them.to.be.there? |
33 |
| Left.strange.or.potentially.threatening.items.for.you.to.find? |
33 |
| Left.strange.or.potentially.threatening.items.for.you.to.find? |
33 |
| Sneaked.into.your.home.or.car.and.did.things.to.scare.you.by.letting.you. |
33 |
| Sneaked.into.your.home.or.car.and.did.things.to.scare.you.by.letting.you. |
33 |
| know.they.had.been.there? |
33 |
| Left.you.unwanted.messages.(including.text.or.voice.messages)? |
33 |
| Left.you.unwanted.messages.(including.text.or.voice.messages)? |
33 |
| Made.unwanted.phone.calls.to.you.(including.hang.up.calls)? |
33 |
| Made.unwanted.phone.calls.to.you.(including.hang.up.calls)? |
33 |
| Sent.you.unwanted.emails,.instant.messages,.or.sent.messages |
33 |
| Sent.you.unwanted.emails,.instant.messages,.or.sent.messages |
33 |
| |
33 |
| through.social.media.apps? |
33 |
| |
33 |
| Left |
33 |
| .you.cards,.letters,.flowers,.or.presents.when.they.knew.you. |
33 |
| |
33 |
| didn’t.want.them.to? |
33 |
| |
33 |
| Made.rude.or.mean.comments.to.you.online? |
33 |
| Spread.rumors.about.you.online,.whether.they.were.true.or.not? |
33 |
| Spread.rumors.about.you.online,.whether.they.were.true.or.not? |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2025 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| 2022 |
33 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
34 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
34 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
34 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
34 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
34 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
34 |
| 35%35%17%0%9%0%0%StrangerAcquaintanceFriendRomantic partnerFormer romantic partnerRelative/familyFaculty/staff |
34 |
| 30%70%70%17%13%Survey participantPerpetratorMale %Female %Other % |
34 |
| Incident.location: |
34 |
| Incident.location: |
34 |
| Incident.location: |
34 |
| 57%43%% On campus% Off campus |
34 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
34 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
34 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
34 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
34 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
34 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
34 |
| 61%39%% Northernstudent% Not a NorthernstudentUnknown |
34 |
| 22%9%13%91%65%0%20%40%60%80%100%PerpetratorSurvey participantYes %No%I don't know % |
34 |
| -91%-94%-94%-92%-96%-98%-96%-100%-95%-98%-90%-90%9%6%6%8%4%2%4%0%5%2%10%10%% Never% One or more times |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.threatened.to.hurt.me. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.threatened.to.hurt.me. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.threatened.to.hurt.me. |
35 |
| and.I.thought.I.might.really.get.hurt. |
35 |
| |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.pushed,.grabbed,. |
35 |
| |
35 |
| or.shook.me. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.hit.me. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.hit.me. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.beat.me.up.. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.beat.me.up.. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.stole.or.destroyed. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.stole.or.destroyed. |
35 |
| |
35 |
| my. |
35 |
| property |
35 |
| . |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.can.scare.me.without. |
35 |
| Not.including.horseplay.or.joking.around,.the.person.can.scare.me.without. |
35 |
| laying.a.hand.on.me. |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2025 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| 2022 |
35 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
36 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
36 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
36 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
36 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
36 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
36 |
| 20%60%80%40%Survey participantPerpetratorMale %Female % |
36 |
| 0%0%0%40%60%0%0%StrangerAcquaintanceFriendRomantic partnerFormer romantic partnerRelative/familyFaculty/staff |
36 |
| Incident.location: |
36 |
| Incident.location: |
36 |
| Incident.location: |
36 |
| 60%40%% On campus% Off campus |
36 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
36 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
36 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
36 |
| 60%40%% Northern student% Not a Northern student |
36 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
36 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
36 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
36 |
| 40%20%100%40%PerpetratorSurvey participantYes %No%I don't know % |
36 |
| -94%-90%-96%-97%-94%6%10%4%3%6%% Never% One or more times |
37 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
37 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
37 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
37 |
| rumors.about.me,.making.promises.I.knew.were.untrue,.or.continually. |
37 |
| verbally.pressuring.me.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
37 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
37 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
37 |
| angry.but.not.using.physical.force,.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
37 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what. |
37 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what. |
37 |
| was.happening. |
37 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
37 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
37 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
37 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
37 |
| pinning.my.arms,.or.having.a.weapon. |
37 |
| Even though it didn’t happen, someone TRIED to have oral, anal, or vaginal sex with me without my consent by: |
37 |
| Even though it didn’t happen, someone TRIED to have oral, anal, or vaginal sex with me without my consent by: |
37 |
| Even though it didn’t happen, someone TRIED to have oral, anal, or vaginal sex with me without my consent by: |
37 |
| -97%-95%-99%-100%-99%3%5%1%0%1%% Never% One or more times |
37 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
37 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
37 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
37 |
| rumors.about.me,.making.promises.I.knew.were.untrue,.or.continually. |
37 |
| verbally.pressuring.me.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
37 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
37 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
37 |
| angry.but.not.using.physical.force,.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
37 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what |
37 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what |
37 |
| |
37 |
| was.happening. |
37 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
37 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
37 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
37 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
37 |
| pinning.my.arms,.or.having.a.weapon. |
37 |
| Sexual Violence (2025) |
38 |
| Sexual Violence (2025) |
38 |
| Sexual Violence (2025) |
38 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.violence.at.Northern |
38 |
| Questions.about.instances.of.sexual.violence.at.Northern |
38 |
| Someone had oral sex with me or made me perform oral sex on them without my consent by: |
38 |
| Someone had oral sex with me or made me perform oral sex on them without my consent by: |
38 |
| -97%-95%-98%-97%-97%3%5%2%3%3%% Never% One or more times |
38 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
38 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
38 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
38 |
| rumors.about.me,.making.promises.I.knew.were.untrue,.or.continually. |
38 |
| verbally.pressuring.me.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
38 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
38 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
38 |
| angry.but.not.using.physical.force,.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
38 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what. |
38 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what. |
38 |
| was.happening. |
38 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
38 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
38 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
38 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
38 |
| pinning.my.arms,.or.having.a.weapon. |
38 |
| Someone put their penis, fingers, or other objects into my vagina/butt without my consent by: |
38 |
| Someone put their penis, fingers, or other objects into my vagina/butt without my consent by: |
38 |
| Someone put their penis, fingers, or other objects into my vagina/butt without my consent by: |
38 |
| -96%-95%-99%-97%-95%4%5%1%3%5%% Never% One or more times |
38 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
38 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
38 |
| Telling.lies,.threatening.to.end.the.relationship,.threatening.to.spread. |
38 |
| rumors.about.me,.making.promises.I.knew.were.untrue,.or.continually. |
38 |
| verbally.pressuring.me.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
38 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
38 |
| Showing.displeasure,.criticizing.my.sexuality.or.attractiveness,.getting. |
38 |
| angry.but.not.using.physical.force,.after.I.said.I.didn’t.want.to. |
38 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what |
38 |
| Taking.advantage.of.me.when.I.was.too.drunk.or.out.of.it.to.stop.what |
38 |
| |
38 |
| was.happening. |
38 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
38 |
| Threatening.to.physically.harm.me.or.someone.close.to.me. |
38 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
38 |
| Using.force,.for.example.holding.me.down.with.their.body.weight,. |
38 |
| pinning.my.arms,.or.having.a.weapon. |
38 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
40 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
40 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
40 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
40 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
40 |
| Gender.of.involved.parties: |
40 |
| 38%56%6%% Northern student% Not a Northern studentUnknown |
40 |
| 17%75%83%19%6%Survey participantPerpetratorMale %Female %Other % |
40 |
| Incident.location: |
40 |
| Incident.location: |
40 |
| Incident.location: |
40 |
| 13%88%% On campus% Off campus |
40 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
40 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
40 |
| The.perpetrator.was: |
40 |
| 19%13%31%6%25%0%6%StrangerAcquaintanceFriendRomantic partnerFormer romantic partnerRelative/familyFaculty/staff |
40 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
40 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
40 |
| Alcohol/drug.use.just.prior.to.incident: |
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| 31%13%31%88%38%PerpetratorSurveyparticipantYes %No%I don't know % |
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| Scared |
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| Scared |
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| Scared |
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| Like.your.life.was.in.danger |
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| Like.your.life.was.in.danger |
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| Like.the.other.person.would.hurt.you.if.you.didn’t.go.along |
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| Like.the.other.person.would.hurt.you.if.you.didn’t.go.along |
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| -24%-55%-56%76%45%44%% Not at all / Slightly% Very / Extremely |
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| -30%-56%-48%-86%-32%-62%-57%-62%-39%-46%-39%-46%-23%-44%-26%-47%70%44%52%14%68%38%43%38%61%54%61%54%77%56%74%53%% No% Yes |
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| Actively.supporting.you.with.either.formal.or.informal.resources. |
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| Actively.supporting.you.with.either.formal.or.informal.resources. |
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| Actively.supporting.you.with.either.formal.or.informal.resources. |
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| (e.g.,.counseling,.academic.services,.meetings.or.phone.calls)? |
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| Apologizing.for.what.happened.to.you? |
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| Apologizing.for.what.happened.to.you? |
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| Believing.your.report? |
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| Believing.your.report? |
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| Allowing.you.to.have.a.say.in.how.your.report.was.handled? |
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| Allowing.you.to.have.a.say.in.how.your.report.was.handled? |
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| Ensuring.you.were.treated.as.an.important.member.of. |
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| Ensuring.you.were.treated.as.an.important.member.of. |
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| the.institution? |
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| Meeting.your.needs.for.support.and.accommodations? |
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| Meeting.your.needs.for.support.and.accommodations? |
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| Creating.an.environment.where.this.type.of.experience.was. |
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| Creating.an.environment.where.this.type.of.experience.was. |
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| safe.to.discuss? |
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| Creating.an.environment.where.this.type.of.experience.was. |
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| Creating.an.environment.where.this.type.of.experience.was. |
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| recognized.as.a.problem? |
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| -87%-78%-85%-80%-90%-85%-89%-78%-74%-88%-82%-89%-80%-83%-83%-89%-81%-97%-91%-88%-83%-87%-87%-78%-100%-97%-100%-94%-100%-96%-88%-85%-86%-91%-80%-91%13%22%15%20%10%15%11%22%26%12%18%11%20%17%17%11%19%3%9%12%17%13%13%22%0%3%0%6%0%4%12%15%14%9%20%9%% No% Yes |
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| Not.doing.enough.to.prevent.this.type.of.experience/s? |
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| Not.doing.enough.to.prevent.this.type.of.experience/s? |
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| Not.doing.enough.to.prevent.this.type.of.experience/s? |
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| Creating.an.environment.in.which.this.type.of.experience/s.seemed. |
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| Creating.an.environment.in.which.this.type.of.experience/s.seemed. |
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| common.or.normal? |
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| Creating.an.environment.in.which.this.experience.seemed.more. |
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| Creating.an.environment.in.which.this.experience.seemed.more. |
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| likely.to.occur? |
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| Making.it.difficult.to.report.the.experience/s? |
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| Making.it.difficult.to.report.the.experience/s? |
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| Responding.inadequately.to.the.experience/s,.if.reported? |
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| Responding.inadequately.to.the.experience/s,.if.reported? |
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| Mishandling.your.case,.if.disciplinary.action.was.requested? |
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| Mishandling.your.case,.if.disciplinary.action.was.requested? |
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| Covering.up.the.experience/s? |
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| Covering.up.the.experience/s? |
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| Denying.your.experience/s.in.some.way? |
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| Denying.your.experience/s.in.some.way? |
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| Punishing.you.in.some.way.for.reporting.the.experience/s |
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| (e.g.,.loss.of.privileges.or.status)? |
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| Suggesting.your.experience/s.might.affect.the.reputation. |
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| of.the.institution? |
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| Creating.an.environment.where.you.no.longer.felt.like.a.valued. |
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| member.of.the.institution? |
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| Creating.an.environment.where.staying.at.Northern.was.difficult. |
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| for.you? |
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| Responding.differently.to.your.experience/s.based.on.your.sexual. |
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| orientation? |
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| Creating.an.environment.in.which.you.felt.discriminated.against. |
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| based.on.your.sexual.orientation? |
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| Expressing.a.biased.or.negative.attitude.toward.you.and/or.your. |
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| experience/s.based.on.your.sexual.orientation? |
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| Responding.differently.to.your.experience/s.based.on.your.race? |
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| Creating.an.environment.in.which.you.felt.discriminated.against. |
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| based.on.your.race? |
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| Expressing.a.biased.or.negative.attitude.toward.you.and/or.your. |
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| experience/s.based.on.your.race? |
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| 73%27%8%24%10%13%5%0%4%0%17%2%2%0%8%2%2%14%NoYesRoommateClose friend other than roommateRomantic partnerParent or guardianOther family memberDoctor/nurseReligious leaderOff-campus rape crisis centerOff-campus counselor/therapistLocal policeCampus security or police departmentInsitution health servicesOn-campus counselor/therapistResident advisor or Residence Life staffOffice of student conductInsitution faculty or staff |
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