Responsible Employee training today, 10-11 a.m.

Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? There is still time to sign up for today’s virtual Responsible Employee training from 10-11 a.m. to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.

If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up by 9:30 a.m. today using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a responsible employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Responsible Employee training Aug. 11

Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? Sign up for an upcoming Responsible Employee training to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.

Another virtual session is available on Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 10-11 a.m. If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a responsible employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Additional Responsible Employee training dates approaching

Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? Sign up for an upcoming Responsible Employee training to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.

Two more virtual sessions will be held between now and the beginning of fall semester, taking place on Aug. 9 from 3-4 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 10-11 a.m. If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a responsible employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Additional Responsible Employee training dates approaching

Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? Sign up for an upcoming Responsible Employee training to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.

Two more virtual sessions will be held between now and the beginning of fall semester, taking place on Aug. 9 from 3-4 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 10-11 a.m. If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a responsible employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Responsible Employee training

Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? Sign up for an upcoming Responsible Employee training to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.

Three sessions are available between now and the beginning of fall semester, including:

  • July 15 at 11 a.m.
  • Aug. 9 at 3 p.m.
  • Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Registration for this morning’s Responsible Employee training session will remain open until 10 a.m. If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a Responsible Employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Responsible Employee training

Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? Sign up for an upcoming Responsible Employee training to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.

Four virtual sessions will be held between now and the beginning of fall semester, including:

  • July 12 at 2 p.m.
  • July 15 at 11 a.m.
  • Aug. 9 at 3 p.m.
  • Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Registration for this afternoon’s Responsible Employee training session will remain open until 12:30 p.m. If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a Responsible Employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Responsible Employee training in July and August

Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? Sign up for an upcoming Responsible Employee training to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.

Four virtual sessions will be held between now and the beginning of fall semester, including:

  • July 12 at 2 p.m.
  • July 15 at 11 a.m.
  • Aug. 9 at 3 p.m.
  • Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a Responsible Employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Compliance and prevention coordinator office in Student Life

Shelby Bedford, compliance and prevention coordinator, recently moved offices and is now located in the LLCC Student Life office in the lower level of Menard Hall. Shelby will continue in her role as the compliance and prevention coordinator, but in a new space! As a reminder, Shelby is the reporting official for student incidents of sexual or domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, other harassment and discrimination. In addition, Shelby serves as the campus ombudsperson; supports students experiencing gender-based violence in accessing their rights and support options; plans awareness events related to sexual assault, domestic/dating violence and stalking; and serves on the Campus Climate Team’s Safety & Inclusivity workgroup.

To report disclosures/incidents or talk about any of the topics listed, please don’t hesitate to visit Shelby in the Student Life office or reach out by phone (217-786-4682) or email (shelby.bedford@llcc.edu).

January is Stalking Awareness Month

In recognition of Stalking Awareness Month, LLCC Compliance & Prevention and Student Life will be sharing information and resources with students throughout the month of January. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to increase their awareness related to stalking to contribute to a supportive environment for our students and a safe community for us all. For instance, did you know:

  • The 2018 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey found that nearly one in six women and one in 17 men have experienced stalking victimization (statistics were unavailable for gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals through this study).
  • The majority of stalking victims are stalked by someone they know. Many victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner, or by an acquaintance.
  • The college provides support to students who have experienced stalking, intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault through the LLCC Compliance & Prevention office (217-786-4682 or shelby.bedford@llcc.edu). Information regarding resources and support options is also available through LLCC’s confidential advisors (217-786-2590). Remember to refer students experiencing stalking, sexual assault, domestic violence or dating violence to these support resources.

More information is available through the Stalking Prevention and Resource Center and LLCC’s Sexual Violence Resources webpage.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

#LLCCSAAMCHALLENGE With my awareness, I PLEDGE to speak up when I hear harmful misconceptions about sexual assault.This Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), LLCC Compliance & Prevention partnered with Student Life to offer virtual challenges aimed at helping our community turn our awareness into action. In order to show support for SAAM’s mission of increasing awareness and preventing sexual violence, we are also inviting faculty and staff to take part in the final challenges (prizes are only for students). Instructions can be found on LLCC’s Sexual Violence Resources webpage. Information AND opportunities to participate can be found on the LLCC Student Life Facebook page. A challenge with trivia questions began yesterday. Check out the video to the first question.

We hope you’ll join us in taking part in these challenges and encouraging students to participate. Questions? Contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.