Bullying, Hate Crimes and Violence Support
We all assume that bullying is a part of life when we're younger, but bullying doesn't just occur in grades K-12. It is being reported more and more frequently on college campuses. Bullying can take many forms in the college setting; hazing, intimidation, and even cyber bullying just to name a few. Bullying can impact a person's self esteem, self worth and cause devastating emotional effects no matter what the age. The most serious result being suicide.
With recent stories about intimidation and harrassment on college campuses leading to completed suicides, we know how very important it is for students to seek support and to know where resources are on campus to help them resolve the issue if they are being bullied in some way. Bullying is unacceptable behavior and is not tolerated on SCSU's campus.
Below is a list of resources you can access if you are being bullied or know of/have witnessed someone else being mistreated.
Don't keep it to yourself! Don't be bullied and don't be a bystander!
SCSU DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION POLICY
Purpose
It is the policy of Southern Connecticut State University to prohibit discrimination based on all protected classes including but not limited to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. Discrimination includes harassment on any basis mentioned above, and sexual harassment as defined in the Connecticut General Statutes, U. S. EEOC Guidelines of Sexual Harassment, and in Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated at Southern Connecticut State University, whether by faculty, students or staff, or by others while on property owned by or under the control of the University.
The following websites are intended to provide information and resources to those concerned about or experiencing bullying, hate crimes or any type of violence. They are not intended to be a form of counseling or to take the place of professional help. Please notify someone at the university level, whether it be an administrator, counselor or professor, if you are in need of assistance with any of these issues. We are here to help you. *See below for contact information
- It Gets Better: www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject
- The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org
- We Give A Damn: www.wegiveadamn.org
- UW "Stop the Silence" http://lgbt.wisc.edu/stopthesilence
- Truth Wins Out (TWO) Fighting Anti-Gay: www.truthwinsout.org
- The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association: www.glma.org
- MTV video project www.loveislouder.com/video.html
- MTV program on depression at college www.halfofus.com
- The angels take on cybersaftey www.cyberangels.org/
- Wiredkids resource page www.stopcyberbullying.org
- KY program in performed in schools www.lookingforlilith.org/MainPages/Productions/Choices/Choices.htm
- National Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying
- www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/bullying/cyberbullying.pdf
- A teacher resource page on tolerance www.tolerance.org
- Resource Center www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php
- The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-005.html
- National Conference of State Legislators---state by state law www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=13495
SCSU contacts:
Diversity and Equity Programs: Schwartz Hall 012, Director, Marcia Glasper Smith (203) 392-5491
Vice President of Student and University Affairs: EN A212, Dr. Peter Troiano (203) 392-5550
University Police: Granoff Building, Chief, Joseph Dooley (203) 392-5375 or 911
Judicial Affairs: EN B116, Director, Christopher Piscitelli (203) 392-5190
University Counseling Services: EN B219, Director, Dr. Julie Liefeld (203) 392-5475
