"YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW"
SAFETY AT JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
In compliance with
the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act of 1998 (formerly the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of
1990)
October 1, 2007
Safety on the university campus is a natural source of
concern for parents, students and university employees. Education - the business of James Madison
University - can take place only in an environment in which each student and
employee feels safe and secure. JMU recognizes this and employs a number of
security measures to protect the members of its community.
Although the area, with its small-town feel and
neighborly attitude, is perceived to have a relatively low crime rate, crime
prevention remains a high priority among residents. JMU does its part to ensure the safety of its students and employees.
A professionally trained and supervised police force, a closely screened and
well-trained residence life staff, and the students and employees themselves
all share in the responsibility of making the JMU campus a safe place to study,
work and live.
JMU provides full-service police protection to the campus
community through its Office of Public Safety. The jurisdiction of the university police includes, but is
not limited to, a core campus of 655 acres and 102 major buildings.
Out of a group of 32 sworn and commissioned police officers,
all with comprehensive arrest powers, there are 25 fulltime and seven (7) part
time officers. 24 are in uniform and supervise or patrol the campus and
residence hall areas 24 hours a day, seven days a week as well as provide
coverage for special events. Six (6) normally plain clothed officers are the Chief of Police, investigators, technical
support, primary crime prevention or administrative personnel. Their authority,
responsibility and training are the same as required of any police officer in
Virginia. Within their jurisdiction which includes all university-owned,
-leased or -controlled property, the adjacent streets and sidewalks and
expanded off-campus jurisdiction within designated neighboring areas of the
city of Harrisonburg (through mutual aid and concurrent jurisdiction
agreements), university police have the authority to enforce all regulations
and laws, both of the university and of Virginia. They work closely with the
Harrisonburg Police Department, the Rockingham County Sheriff's office and the
local contingent of the Virginia State Police on incidents that occur off
campus. The 25 sworn fulltime officers
primarily perform or are assigned additional tasks such as:
Eight officers do crime prevention
programs
Two are certified and primarily
assigned bike patrol officers
Two are certified evidence
technicians
There is one Investigation
Lieutenant (commander) plus one Sergeant Investigator.
There are four Patrol Sergeants
There is one Patrol Lieutenant
There is one Support Services
Lieutenant
There is one Support Services
Sergeant
One Chief of Police
Five are certified Firearms Instructors
Two are certified First Aid
Instructors
One is a certified Òhigh techÓ
crime analyst and investigator
One is a Breathalyzer Instructor
One is a Defensive Tactics
instructor
Two are certified OC (chemical
weapon) instructors
The seven part time officers
primarily are assigned to work special and athletic events but are subject to
patrol assignments when necessary.
When a James Madison University student is involved in an
off-campus offense, JMU police officers may assist in the investigation in
cooperation with local, county, state or federal law enforcement. The
Harrisonburg police may work and communicate with campus officers on any
serious incidents occurring on-campus or in the immediate neighborhood and
business areas surrounding campus. Many JMU students live in apartment
complexes and neighborhoods surrounding the university. While the
Harrisonburg police exercise primary jurisdiction in all areas off campus
within the city, JMU officers have the authority to respond to student and non
student related incidents that occur in close proximity to campus in the
aforementioned designated expanded off-campus jurisdiction. This option is exercised judiciously and
usually with the full knowledge and concurrence, or at the request of the Harrisonburg
Police. JMU officers have direct radio communication with city police,
fire and rescue services to facilitate rapid response in any emergency
situation.
By mutual agreement with state and federal agencies, the
University Police Department maintains a VCIN/NCIC data and information
communication terminal (Virginia Crime Information Network/National Crime
Information Center).
University police officers are graduates of any of several
state-affiliated regional criminal justice training academies, having completed
the 480-hour police basic performance-based training program, and are required
to complete 40 hours of in-service training biennially. All are certified by
the state Department of Criminal Justice Services as police officers and are
trained in all phases of law enforcement, including the use of firearms.
Officers carry standard issue or approved firearms at all times and must
maintain firearms proficiency through semiannual classroom training,
qualification and certification at a local firing range.
The university police department utilizes state-of-the-art Automatic External Defibulators (AEDs) in the field. All sworn personnel within the department have been trained on the proper use of AEDs and basic life support techniques (Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR). An AED unit is taken out into the field each shift by one of assigned officers on patrol. This officer is the primary officer directed to all calls in which medical emergency response with the AED may be indicated. Emergency Notiification The University Police enjoy autonomous authority on activation and messaging on the multiple mass-communication emergency alert and notification systems. Go to: http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/EmergencyProceduresPoster.pdf for more detailed information on the official JMU mass communication systems plus related the poster and advice on response to a hostile intruder, fire and weather emergencies.
The
mission of the Forensic Unit is to support the actions of the Criminal
Investigation and Patrol Divisions of university's Police Department in its
effort to provide a safe and secure environment for the entire James Madison
University community.
Historical
Overview - James Madison University has and will continue to field a
professional and competent Police Department in an effort to provide the best
vehicle for personal development and growth. This directly benefits the
university community through the level of services provided. To that end the
Office of Police and Public Safety organized and continues to maintain the
DepartmentÕs Forensic Unit. The Forensic Unit consists of high technology
(cyber) and evidence gathering response teams. It is staffed by graduates of
the Virginia Forensic Science Academy and the National White Collar Crime
Center.
The
members of the Forensic Unit are primarily engaged in the forensic
identification, investigation and recovery of physical evidence and are
equipped to respond to any incident or accident. This section is also actively
engaged in the continuing education of graduating members of the Central
Shenandoah Criminal Justice Academy as well as responding to outside agency
resource requests for varying crime scene or other needs.
The
members of the unit maintain a high level of excellence and technical skill
applying effective and scientific practices. The sworn officers of the Forensic
Unit are dedicated to cooperation throughout the local, state, federal and
international law enforcement communities. Members of the unit have in the past
and are available now for the team teaching of students on the practical
application of forensics in investigations in the University's academic
programs. They were also actively involved several years ago in a special summer session "Governor's
School" program for exceptionally talented secondary school students.
Fingerprint
evidence maintains its scientific validity and continues to be the primary
mainstay in identification. Fingerprints are recovered from scenes were it is
necessary to collect evidence. The university police are able to close cases
due to the ability to link suspects and victims to crimes.
Forensic
Unit Capabilities
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Recovery of fingerprints, tool marks, forensic biology specimens and
trace
evidence
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Image recovery and enhancement
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Accident reconstruction
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Forensic illustration
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Information (cyber) security and recovery
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Demonstrative evidence and analogies
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Presumptive drug exams
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Catastrophic incident response
Through
the Campus Police Cadet Program, carefully screened students are employed to
act as additional eyes and ears for the university police. Cadets are on duty
from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays
and 8 p.m. until 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, patrolling their assigned areas
and providing escort services to students walking across campus and to and from
parking lots. Following cadet duty hours, university police officers escort
students as needed. Cadets are also responsible for patrolling and securing
academic and administrative buildings on campus each evening.
Normally
there are a minimum of 35 cadets assigned to walking patrol and escorts during
the fall and spring semesters. For summers 12
cadets are the routine, primarily doing building lockup and security but who
are also available to provide escorts.
The
on-campus emergency number, 568-6911, directly connects any campus phone with
the university police department and should be used when fire, police or
medical response is required. This number is also published in the university
telephone directory, the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County telephone directory and
is printed on a sticker and attached to all residence hall student phones. From
the university police department, a network of speed-dialed lines provide
direct access to Harrisonburg/Rockingham Emergency Services for local and state
law enforcement, fire and rescue services. For information, escort services and
other non-emergencies, students and employees should dial 568-6913. The
on-campus number for parking concerns is 568-3300.
In
addition to a telephone in each student's room, there are 97 interior courtesy
telephones housed in light blue colored boxes, 90 Area of Rescue Assistance
(ARA) phones in stairwells and 120 outdoor
emergency ÒBlue LightÓ phones located across campus and at the main entrance of
each of the 34 residence halls. These telephones, housed in highly visible
yellow call boxes, feature one-button speed dialing for instant communication
with university police.
Campus
Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568-6911
Information and non-emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 568-6913
Parking Concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568-3300
Security in University Housing
Nearly
5,800 undergraduate students reside in 33 residence halls on the JMU
campus. Six of those located on the west-shore of Newman Lake are units
divided into 17 sub unit ÒhousesÓ, each with individual entrances.
All were former on-campus fraternities or are currently occupied by
sororities. All sororities are housed on-campus.
Eight sorority houses are located in three of the residence hall units with
four in one sub unit exclusively, three in another exclusively with the one
remaining in a sub unit shared with non sorority housing in the other subunits.
The nine remaining non sorority sub units are referred to as the ÒtreeÓ
houses due to their being designated by various common tree names. There
are no longer any fraternities located on campus. Freshmen are
required to live on campus, with the exception of day student commuters.
Upper-class students select residence hall assignments dependent upon
availability.
Off-campus
housing includes apartments, private homes, individual rooms or apartments
within private homes, and 12 off-campus
fraternity houses. The university does not provide supervision for
unaffiliated off-campus housing. It does provide supervision for the
leased Denton Apartments located in the center of Harrisonburg between
Court Square and North Liberty Street as well as the university owned
Rockingham Hall, the former Howard JohnsonÕs Motel, situated diagonally across
Interstate 81 from the Port Republic Road entrance to campus.
University
housing provides coeducational housing for such lifestyle options as first
year, upper class, substance-free, and international. Each residence hall has
set visitation hours which may be further reduced by a vote of the residents.
Guests must be escorted by a hall resident at all times. Overnight guests in
the residence halls must be of the same sex.
Access
to on-campus housing by university employees is on an "as needed"
basis and incorporates strict card key control procedures during hours of
restricted access. All university repair and maintenance personnel must be in
uniform or wear a JMU photo ID to allow for easy identification by residents.
Each
residence hall is staffed with a hall director and a number of resident
advisers (one per 30 to 45 students). These individuals, living in the halls
and on call 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily, are members of the university's
residence life staff and receive extensive training in the enforcement of
residence hall security policies.
All
residence hall doors accessing resident living areas remain locked 24 hours
daily, seven days a week. Unrestricted access to certain administrative, dining
service, public assembly, and meeting rooms in Chandler, Huffman, and
Frederikson Halls is permitted generally 7:30a.m. to 5:00p.m., weekdays.
Interior doors separating public access from residential room areas
remain locked at all times in these halls. Currently perimeter security to all
university-owned residence halls is maintained by automated card access.
The leased Denton Apartments feature mechanical key access. Some
rooms at Rockingham Hall feature direct exterior access while others are
accessed from a central interior corridor.
A
resident director or adviser is on duty each evening in the office at the main
entrance of each hall from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Sunday through Thursday and
from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following morning Friday and Saturday. This
individual is in immediate telephone contact with university police, if
necessary. Following this desk assignment detail, the person on duty remains on
call, with the office phone transferred to his or her apartment or room.
All
residence halls and on-campus sororities are closed during Thanksgiving, Spring
Break and semester breaks. During low occupancy periods, such as the
summer terms, students remaining on campus are moved into one concentrated area
of the residence life complex to enhance security effectiveness. Be assured though that the University Police remain in
service during all breaks. Over extended breaks, the doors of all vacated
halls are secured from access by even the assigned residents by means of a
temporary programming change in the card access software.
Inspections
are conducted periodically by representatives from residence life, facilities
management, locksmiths shop, police and safety engineering to survey the
security integrity of university housing. In addition, a committee of students
meets monthly to discuss security concerns and to provide feedback to the
residence life staff. Repairs are made promptly, locks quickly replaced when
keys are lost or stolen, and reports of potential safety hazards, such as
broken windows, receive immediate response.
Greek
Life
Student
Affairs maintains contact with recognized fraternity and sorority organizations
through the efforts of the Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority (Greek)
Life. University police, though they may have jurisdiction in areas where
some of the twelve off-campus fraternities are
located (a thirteenth fraternity has non chapter ÒcolonyÓ status and no chapter
house on or off campus), do not routinely provide law enforcement services to
off-campus residences of recognized fraternities. Criminal activity at
recognized off-campus fraternity residences is monitored and recorded by the
Harrisonburg Police Department. Student Affairs, though its offices of
Judicial Affairs and Greek Life, and the JMU Police members enjoy a close working
relationship with the Harrisonburg Police Department, especially when
violations of federal, state or local laws surface. This cooperative team
approach addresses situations as they arise as well as future concerns.
JMU
is committed to work against the illicit use of drugs and alcohol among
students and employees. University police officers enforce all Virginia laws
and university policies concerning the purchase, possession, consumption, sale
and storage of alcoholic beverages and drugs, including the following:
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Individuals must be 21 years of age to buy, possess or drink alcoholic
beverages.
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Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or furnished to any person who at
the time of sale or exchange is visibly under the influence of alcohol.
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Falsely representing one's age for the purpose of purchasing or
possessing alcohol is against state law.
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Drunkenness and possession of open containers of alcohol in public areas
are prohibited by law.
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The unlawful or unauthorized manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession or use of alcohol and other drugs in the work place is prohibited.
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Impairment in the work place from the use of alcohol or other drugs
(except the use of drugs for legitimate medical purposes) is prohibited.
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Alcoholic beverages may not be possessed, distributed or consumed at
events open to the general university community and held on university
property, except when specific written approval has been obtained for the event
in advance. Sponsors are responsible for assuring that all persons in
attendance at an event comply with state alcohol law and university alcohol
policy.
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No student shall possess or distribute an illegal drug, as defined by
Virginia's Drug Control Act. Such possession or distribution is prohibited in
any building or on any property owned or operated by the university. Possession
is defined to include any area or property for which the student is responsible.
Convictions
for violations of these laws could result in fines, loss of driver's license
and imprisonment. University sanctions could include penalties ranging from
fines to suspension from the university.
Many
physical and psychological health risks are associated with the abuse of
alcohol and other substances, including the following:
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difficulty with attention and learning
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physical and psychological dependence
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damage to the brain, liver and heart
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unwanted sexual activity
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accidents due to impaired judgment and coordination
Staff
members at the JMU Health Center and the JMU Counseling and Student Development
Center can provide additional information about these concerns. More complete
information on JMU's substance abuse policy can be found in the section on
"University Policies."
University
Policy #1110 Addressing Substance Abuse - complies with relevant laws
related to the abuse of controlled substances and help provide for a healthy
and safe university community for employees, students, local community and
campus visitors. In addition, it is the intent of the University to offer
support and possible solutions to employees who are struggling with alcohol or
drug-related problems. This policy addresses standards of conduct that
clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution
of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees in addition to students on the
institution's property or as part of any of the institution's activities; a
description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal
law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol; a
description of the health-risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and
the abuse of alcohol; a description of any drug or alcohol counseling,
treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available to
employees or students; and a clear statement that the institution will impose
sanctions on employees in addition to students (consistent with local, state,
and federal law), and a description of those sanctions, up to and including
expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution, for
violations of the Commonwealth of VirginiaÕs standards of conduct.
This
policy is applicable to all employees of the university, whether classified or
non-classified, full- time or part-time salaried or hourly, and includes all
instructional and administrative & professional faculty.
For
further information including but not limited to prohibitions, rehabilitation
and sanctions one can go to http://www.jmu.edu/JMUpolicy/1110.shtml
within the universityÕs Manual of Policies and Procedures. University
employees with drug or alcohol problems are encouraged to seek counseling
assistance. Sanctions will be commensurate with the severity and/or frequency
of the offense and may include termination of employment.
From
the Student Handbook's Judicial Policies Section J14-101 Gambling: "No student shall illegally
wager or assist in the illegal wagering of money or any other thing of value on
any game or contest.Ó
From
the Counseling and Student Development Center: "Depending on the
assessment of a licensed professional, interventions may include sending the
student to a clinician with specialty in gambling addictions or to a
twelve-step program." Peer mentoring is always available where and when
appropriate. "The Counseling and Student Development Center is available
for students with gambling or other addictive or problematic habits to help
these students assess their concerns, identify relevant goals and interventions
and to assist with finding appropriate treatment and/or support
resources."
An
overview of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules applied and
enforced by the James Madison University Athletics Compliance Office are as follows. NCAA rules prohibit
sports gambling of any kind. In addition
to student-athletes this rule applies to:
Coaches
Support Staff
Equipment Managers
Student Managers
Athletic Administrators
Athletic Trainers
Student Trainers
Secretaries
What
does this mean? None of the aforementioned people may place any bet of any sort
on ANY COLLEGE OR PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENT. They may not give information to anyone who does place bets on college
or professional sports.
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No wagers on ANY professional or college sports event, even those that
do not involve James Madison University
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No participation in any activity that involves predictions of athletics
contests (radio, television, newspaper, etc.)
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No sports "pools", even those run by friends
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No internet gambling on sports events
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No sports wagering using "800" numbers
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No exchange of information about your team with ANYONE who gambles. This
means no information about injuries, new plays, team morale, discipline
problems or anything else.
The
consequences for violation of these rules are that the Student-Athlete will be
declared ineligible to compete in college sports. The JMU Student- Athletes are
informed that if they place bets of any kind on any college or professional
sport or if they give information to anyone who uses that information to make a
bet, they are at risk of being:
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Removed from their team
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Expelled from college
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Turned down for future jobs
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Sent to jail
Furthermore,
they are forewarned that sports wagering can destroy any future plans, dreams,
or hopes for themselves. Pretty strong words, but ones based on reality. For
this reason, college athletes, college athletic administrators, college
athletic staff members and conference staff officials may not gamble on college
or professional sporting events.
Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Programs
Through
a cooperative effort between public safety and the police crime prevention
coordinator, residence life, the campus health center and the affiliated
Associate Director for Sexual Assault Prevention,
the counseling center and the School of Health and Human Services, programs on
personal safety and security, rape prevention and response, date rape,
substance abuse, self-defense and resistance to burglary, larceny and vandalism
are conducted regularly throughout the school year.
Each
fall, in cooperation with Public SafetyÕs Crime Prevention Coordinator and the
Safety Engineer, residence life conducts a safety and security campaign,
distributing safety literature to each resident student and requiring all
residents to attend hall meetings on personal safety. Resident advisers in each
hall are required to offer a number of programs throughout the year to students
in their areas on varying topics of personal safety. At least one lock check
per semester is conducted late at night in each residence hall to ensure that
student room doors are properly secured. Operation ID, a program which provides
engraving and registration services for valuable personal property, is
conducted once each semester in residence halls and is available on an ongoing
basis through the Office of Public Safety.
In
addition to programming throughout the year, the university annually sponsors
Alcohol Awareness Week and Drug Awareness Week, two weeks devoted specifically
to alcohol and substance abuse prevention.
Through
these comprehensive awareness programs, members of the university community
learn more about the university's efforts to enhance their safety and become
aware of their personal stake in their own security and that of others. For a
list of the crime prevention and personal safety programs presented by various
offices of James Madison University in Academic year 2006-2007, go to the end
of this report.
Emergencies
Involving Students
For
emergencies involving students, the campus police call on the services of the
student affairs staff, including the JMU Counseling Center and the Sexual
Assault Prevention Office as well as the local
Victim/Witness Assistance Program when and where appropriate. The
Victim/Witness Assistance Program, established through a cooperative effort
between the commonwealth attorney's office, the campus police, Harrisonburg and
Rockingham County law enforcement agencies, state police, and the
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board, is designed to lessen the
impact of criminal acts on the victims and witnesses of crimes and to ensure
that such individuals receive fair treatment while participating in the
criminal justice system. The campus police can arrange assistance by the victim/witness
coordinator and can also provide a handbook outlining what being a victim or
witness can mean and the agencies available to assist in criminal justice
procedures.
If
a member of the University Community has reason to believe that a student is
missing, whether or not the student resides on campus, all possible efforts are
made to locate the student to determine his or her state of health and
well-being through the collaboration of the University Police and the Office of
Student Affairs. If the student is an on-campus resident, the University Police
will secure authorization from Student Affairs officials to make a welfare
entry into the student's room. If an off-campus student resident, the
University Police will informally enlist the aid of the neighboring police
agency having jurisdiction. Concurrently university officials will endeavor to
determine the student's whereabouts through contact with friends, associates,
and/or employers of the student. Whether or not the student has been attending
classes, labs, recitals, and scheduled organizational or academic meetings; or
appearing for scheduled work shifts will be established.
If
located, verification of the student's state of health and intention of
returning to the campus is made. When and where appropriate a referral will be
made to the Office of Counseling and Student Development and/or the University
Health Center.
If
not located, notification of the family within 24 hours of receiving the
initial report is made to determine if they know of the whereabouts of the
student. If the student is an off-campus resident, appropriate family members
or associates are encouraged to make an official missing person report to the
law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. The University Police will cooperate,
aid, and assist the primary investigative agency in all ways prescribed by law.
The University Police Department is an active participant partnering in the
Rockingham County/Harrisonburg City/James Madison University Mutual Aid Compact.
If the student is an on-campus resident, the University Police will open an
official investigation and retain status as the primary investigative unit.
All
pertinent law enforcement agencies, be they neighboring municipal, county, or
state; those located along suspected travel corridors; or place of original
domicile, will be notified and requested to render assistance, through direct
telephone contact or visit, Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN) message,
and/or radio transmission with a comprehensive BOL message based on the
totality of up-to date information.
Suzanne's
Law requiring local police to notify the
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) when someone between 18 and 21 is
reported missing was signed into law by President George W. Bush in the Spring
of 2003 as part of the national "Amber Alert" Bill http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d108:s.00151:.
The federal law is named after Suzanne Lyall, a State University of New York at
Albany student who has been missing since 1998.
Previously
police were only required to report missing persons under the age of 18. This
new law is intended to encourage police to begin investigating immediately when
college-age people disappear, instead of waiting a day, which has been a common
practice (the JMU Police have always initiated such investigations promptly).
Upon
closure of the missing person investigation, all parties previously contacted
will be advised of the status of the case.
The
JMU campus is well lighted and further improvements in campus lighting are
continually being made, including the placement of high-intensity metal halide
or sodium vapor lights on buildings, in parking lots, in areas with heavy
landscaping and along sidewalks and pathways frequently traveled by students.
Lighting
and shrubbery tours are conducted at least once an academic year by
representatives from all segments of the campus community, including student
government representatives, staff from Student Affairs, Facilities Management
and Public Safety. Safety and security concerns are identified and
recommendations for improvements made. In addition, the
university safety engineer makes regular
safety and health inspections, serves as a liaison with public health and
safety officials, schedules regular safety lectures and follows up on
recommendations with Locksmiths Shop and Facilities Management personnel.
JMU
students, faculty and staff have access to academic, recreational and
administrative facilities on campus. The general public may attend cultural and
recreational events on campus, with access limited to the facilities in which
these events are scheduled.
The
university's trespass policy, enforced by university police and posted in all
university housing, is as follows:
Only
those persons having legitimate business with James Madison University, members
of the university community and their invited guests, are permitted in this
building. The university reserves the right to exclude all persons not
conforming to acceptable behavior from these premises. Those who disregard this
warning are to be considered in violation of criminal trespass (under cited
Virginia code provisions) and are liable for prosecution.
University
police officers may serve verbal or written trespass notices on nonmembers of
the university community present on campus and may make immediate arrests of
persons in secure areas for which they have no legitimate business. If a person
served with a prior trespass notice reappears on campus, or if a person is
found in a posted facility with no legitimate purpose in that building, he or
she is subject to immediate arrest.
Firearms
and dangerous weapons of any type are not permitted in the residence halls or
other university facilities, except when carried by bonafide law enforcement
officers within their jurisdictions or as otherwise provided under Virginia and
federal law. Intentional use, possession or sale of firearms or other dangerous
weapons by students is strictly forbidden and is a violation of university
policy as stated in the student handbook. Provisions for storage of firearms
and other weapons such as hunting bows and arrows can be made with university
police for short-term purposes, such as hunting off campus in approved areas.
Strict sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed.
Crime
Log information appears on the University Police website http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/index.shtml
and can be accessed by scrolling down to links for Daily Police Crime Log
report summaries monthly from October 1998 to present. For those not having
access to the Daily Police Crime Log through the internet, the University
Police will make the hard copy Crime and Arrest Logs for the most recent 60 day
period open to public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through
Friday, excepting holidays and closure of school. The University Police
maintain a computer station kiosk 24/7 in the dispatcher reception lobby of the
police station with access limited to http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/index.shtml
plus all links including the Crime Log at http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/DailyCrimeLog.shtml.
Any portion of the log beyond 60 days, if not immediately available, will be
made accessible within two business days of a request for public inspection.
The only exceptions in the posting of crimes reported and/or investigated
are:
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If the disclosure is prohibited by law, or
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If the disclosure would jeopardize the confidentiality of the victim.
Posting
of crimes reported and/or investigated may be temporarily withheld in some
cases if the release of information would:
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Jeopardize an ongoing investigation,
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Jeopardize the safety of an individual,
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Cause a suspect to flee or evade detection, or
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Result in the destruction of evidence.
The
information temporarily withheld from the log for any of the aforementioned
justifications will be posted once the possibility of adverse or harmful effects
are no longer likely to occur.
The
university community is also kept aware of selected reported incidents on
campus and in the nearby community through the semiweekly student newspaper, The
Breeze in the publication's semi-weekly
"Police Log" section. The police reporter from The
Breeze contacts representatives from the
university police, the Harrisonburg Police Department and the local court
system prior to the printing of each issue to review all case activities since
the previous issue. As the University Police Department has no editorial
control over what eventually appears in The Breeze "Police Log" the complete
Crime Log as supplied to The Breeze
reporters usually is incomplete due to the editorsÕ selective omissions.
In
the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the
judgment of the Chief of University Police, constitutes an ongoing or
continuing threat, a campus wide Òtimely warningÓ will be issued. The warning
will be issued by means of various rapid response state-of-the-art
mass-communication technologies to students, faculty and staff:
¤
ÒBlastÓ bulk e-mailings originating from the Public
Safety Office to all student and employee e-mail accounts in text message,*
¤
companion posters sent to various residence life
listservs and other address book listings as attachments,
¤
AM 1600 low power radio system receivable on all
personal and car radios on the commercial AM band,
¤
wireless text messaging to those who opt for the free
service (contract effective August 1, 2007) and
¤
blast siren alert horns with follow-up instructional
and awareness voice messaging for exterior areas of the 500 acre core campus
(contract effective August 17, 2007).
Of
course other broad coverage rapid alert technologies will be explored once they
become available and proven. Go to: http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/EmergencyProceduresPoster.pdf
for more detailed information on the
official JMU mass communication systems.
The
semiweekly student newspaper, The Breeze
is not a reliable source for ÒTimely WarningsÓ due to editorial prerogative and
the fact that it is published on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Depending
on the particular circumstances of the crime, especially in situations that
could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, the Office of
Public Safety may also post a notice on the campus-wide electronic bulletin
board at the University Police web site: http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/IncidentListings.shtml,
providing the university community with more immediate notification. In such
instances, a copy of the notice is posted in each residence hall, at the front
door of each on-campus fraternity and sorority house, and in the Center
for Off-Campus Living. The electronic bulletin board is immediately accessible
via computer by all faculty, staff and students. Anyone with information
warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the University
Police office, by phone (568-6911) or in person at the dispatch center within
Public Safety, Anthony-Seeger Hall, the southwest corner of West Grace and South
Main Streets. Timely Warnings of situations that may pose a threat
to others are generated from reports made to Campus Security Authorities as identified by JMU, the University Police and/or
the local police agencies having concurrent jurisdiction (See the section
on Campus Security Authorities).
*There is absolutely NO THIRD PARTY DELAY in the
sending of the message to all e-mail accounts since no prior authorization
outside of the Office of Public Safety is required. Once the message is sent by one of the designated Public
Safety information technicians, the only delay may be with the servers; up to
45 minutes with employees, up to 90 minutes with students; due primarily to the
number of accounts.
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, Sex
Offender Registry and Access to Related Information as amended
effective July 1, 2006*
Incarceration
may remove a sex offender from the streets but it does nothing to prevent the
offender from committing another crime when released.
The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (CSCPA), enacted on October 28, 2000, went into effect October 28, 2002. The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State, concerning registered sex offenders, may be obtained. It also mandates that sex offenders, already required to register in a state, to provide notice, as required under State law, of each institution of higher education in that state at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, volunteers services or is a student. States are under an obligation to advise registrants of these requirements and establish procedures to do so. States are also obligated to notify institutions if a registered sex
offender is employed, carries on a vocation, volunteers services or is a student (not all do though – thankfully Virginia does and has been doing so since 2004).
The CSCPA amended the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The CSCPA covers not only individuals actually employed BY an institution, but also those who are employed AT an institution such as third party contractors (food service, custodial, etc.) through outsourcing.
In
the Commonwealth of Virginia convicted sex offenders must register with the Sex
Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry.
The Registry was established pursuant to ¤ 19.2-390.1
of the Commonwealth's Crimes Code. Every person convicted on or after July 1,
1997, including juveniles tried and convicted in the circuit courts pursuant to
¤ 16.1-269.1,
whether sentenced as adults or juveniles, of an offense for which registration
is required shall be required as a part of the sentence imposed upon conviction
to register and reregister with the Commonwealth's Department of State Police
as provided by the law.
In
addition all persons convicted of violations under the laws of the United
States, any other state, foreign country or political subdivision thereof
(effective 7/1/06) substantially similar to an
offense for which registration is required shall provide to the local agency all
necessary information for inclusion in the State Police Registry within three
(3) days (effective 7/1/06) of establishing a residence within the
Commonwealth. Any person required to register shall also be
required to reregister within three (3) days (effective
7/1/06) following any change of residence, whether within or
without the Commonwealth. Prior to July 1, 2006 registration and
re-registration was within ten (10) days. Three (3) days is not much
time, especially when you realize that it is only 72 hours!
Nonresident
offenders entering the Commonwealth for employment, to carry on a vocation,
volunteer services or as a student attending school who are required to
register in their state of residence or who would be required to register under
this section if a resident of the Commonwealth shall, within three (3) days (effective 7/1/06) of accepting employment or
enrolling in school in the Commonwealth, be required to register and reregister
pursuant to the law. For purposes of this section "student" means a
person who is enrolled on a full-time or part- time basis, in any public or
private educational institution, including any secondary school, trade or
professional institution, or institution of higher education.
Effective July 1, 2006 Public and private two- and four-year institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required to electronically transmit information about applicants accepted for enrollment at each institution to the State Police for comparison with the Virginia Criminal Information Network and National Crime Information Center Convicted Sexual Offender Registry.
Information
concerning offenders registered with the Sex Offender and Crimes Against
Minors Registry may be disclosed to any
person requesting information on a specific individual in accordance with the
law. Information regarding a specific person requested pursuant to the law
shall be disseminated upon receipt of an official request form that may be
submitted directly to the Commonwealth's Department of State Police or to the
State Police through a local law-enforcement agency. The Department of State
Police shall make Registry information available, upon request, to criminal
justice agencies including local law-enforcement agencies through the Virginia
Criminal Information Network (VCIN). Registry information provided under this
section shall be used for the purposes of the administration of criminal
justice, for the screening of current or prospective employees or volunteers or
otherwise for the protection of the public in general and children in
particular. Use of the information for purposes not authorized by
this section is prohibited and a willful violation of this section with the
intent to harass or intimidate another shall be punished as a Class 1
misdemeanor.
The
Commonwealth's State Police maintains a system for making certain Registry
information on possessors of child pornography, sex offenders (effective
7/1/06), violent sex offenders and persons convicted of murdering a minor child
(effective 7/1/06) publicly available by
means of the Internet. The information made available includes the offender's
name; all aliases that he/she has used or under which he may have been known;
the date and locality of the conviction and a brief description of the offense;
his/her date of birth, current address and photograph; and such other
information as the State Police may from time to time determine is necessary to
preserve public safety. The system is secure and is not capable of being
altered except by or through the State Police. The system is updated each
business day with newly received registrations and re-registrations.
The
new pertinent web site address for securing related information in the
Commonwealth of Virginia is now: http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor/index.htm.
For
the neighboring West Virginia site go to: http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff
The
National Sex Offender Registry Web site maintained by the U.S. Department of
Justice is found at http://www.nsopr.gov/.
Also
PublicData.com <http://www.PublicData.com/>
is providing one-click search of sex offender databases in: Alabama, Alaska,
Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New
Mexico, New York, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West
Virginia and Wyoming for free. Once in PublicData.com
click on link "Click here for FREE SexOffender
searches" <http://www.criminalcheck.com/>.
If you do not get into PublicData.com
click on the ÒRefreshÓ icon in the tool bar.
The
JMU Office of Residence Life Housing Contract provides for the cancellation of
the housing contract of a sex offender, or any other convicted person, who is
disruptive to the educational environment of the residence hall.
Federal
laws governing the privacy of education records (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA for short) do not prevent campus security
agencies or other administrators from disclosing information concerning
registered sex offenders enrolled at, employed by JMU or by outside contractors
with operations on the JMU campus. FERPA has been so amended to make that clarification.
*First offense child pornography possession and burglary with the intent to commit certain felony sex offenses are now Registry offenses if committed after July 1, 2006. Criminal homicide in conjunction with child abuse is now a registrable offense. The sex offender website includes persons convicted of all registrable sex offenses not just persons convicted of violent sex offenses. The legislation modified the registration of a person convicted of murdering a child; registration is now required if the victim is under 15 years of age and if the minor victim is 15 or older and the murder is related to a registrable offense. Persons convicted in a foreign country are now be required to register. Offenders now have three days to register or reregister after an address change rather than the former 10 and have to reregister for any employment change. Sex offenders moving into the Commonwealth now have three days to register instead of 10, as do nonresident visitors, workers and college students who are subject to registration requirementsÉ
ÉPersons who have to register for murder of a minor are now required to reregister every 90 days, the same as a violent sex offender. In addition, when a sex offender is convicted of failing to register, he/she is now required to reregister more frequently (violent sex offenders monthly instead of every 90 days and sex offenders 180 days instead of the former 12 months). The duration of registration for sex offenders who have been convicted of failing to register is now extended as they are no longer be permitted to get off of the registry in 10 years from the date of registration, but instead the requirement is now 10 years from the date of their last conviction for failing to register. In addition, murder of a minor now requires lifetime registration.
Sex offenders convicted of failing to register are no longer permitted to petition for relief for three years from the date of registration, but now must wait to petition five years from the date of their last conviction for failure to register.
The legislation also made a second or subsequent conviction for failing to register as a sex offender a Class 6 felony and now requires GPS monitoring making a second or subsequent conviction of failing to register as a violent sex offender or murderer a Class 5 felony and requiring mandatory GPS monitoring...
ÉAn offender will be required to submit to having a DNA sample taken (if not already taken) and to being photographed by a law-enforcement agency every two years.
Failure to register is was added to the offenses for which conviction bars loitering within 100 feet of a school. Persons convicted of such offenses after July 1, 2006, are also be prohibited from loitering within 100 feet of a child day program. Persons convicted of certain sex offenses are now prohibited from working or volunteering on the grounds of a school or day care center and are now prohibited from residing within 500 feet of a school or day care centerÉ
Public and private two- and four-year institutions of higher education are required to electronically transmit information about applicants accepted for enrollment at each institution to the State Police for comparison with the Virginia Criminal Information Network and National Crime Information Center Convicted Sexual Offender RegistryÉ
...The Department of Criminal Justice Services is required to advise and initiate training standards for criminal justice agencies and state, local and regional employees who work with the Registry.
Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response
Prevention,
intervention and education programs specifically addressing rape, acquaintance
rape and other sexual offenses are regularly sponsored by a variety of
organizations at JMU. The JMU Health Center, Sexual Assault Prevention Office,
Counseling
and Student Development Center, Women's Resource Center, and C.A.R.E. (Campus
Assault Response Emergency hot line - a student organization) present programs
throughout the year in classes, residence halls and student organizations.
Programs on sexual assault occur at least once each semester in all residence
halls and the topic is addressed at freshman orientation.
If
a sexual offense should occur, the victim should take the following actions:
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Go to a safe place.
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Call the campus police if the incident occurred on campus; call the
local police if it occurred off campus. The police will then contact the
Counseling and Student Development Center.
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Contact a friend or family member.
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Do not shower, bathe, or douche.
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Do not urinate, if possible.
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Do not eat, drink liquids, smoke or brush teeth if oral contact took
place.
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Keep the clothes worn during the offense. If clothes are changed, place
clothes in a paper bag (evidence deteriorates in plastic).
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Get prompt medical attention.
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Do not destroy the physical evidence that may be found in the vicinity
of the crime. If the crime occurred in the victim's home, the victim should not
clean or straighten until the police have had an opportunity to collect
evidence.
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Tell someone all details remembered about the assault.
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Write down all details remembered as soon as possible.
Once
an incident is reported to the Counseling and Student Development Center, a
professional staff member will be assigned to work with the victim in deciding
whether or not to pursue legal action and in connecting with local programs and
agencies, such as Citizens Against Sexual Assault (CASA) and the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. The treating professional
will also assist the victim in making any necessary changes in academic program
or living situation.
Following
an incident, victims are encouraged to make a report to campus or local police.
This action does not obligate prosecution, but it does make legal action
possible if the decision to prosecute is made at a later date. The earlier an
incident is reported, the easier it is to collect valuable evidence. Victims
have the option of keeping their report of sexual assault in complete
confidence, protecting their right to anonymity, when making a report through
the university's Counseling and Student Development Center.
University
judicial action, criminal prosecution and civil suits are all options available
to victims of sexual assault. To begin university judicial action, the
counselor, police or victim should contact the Office of Judicial Affairs at
540-568-6218 to speak with a judicial advisor. During campus judicial
proceedings, both the victim and the accused may be present and may have an
attorney and/or adviser present to provide support and advice. Both the victim
and the accused will be informed of the results of the proceeding. Sanctions
for sexual assault may range up to and include suspension or expulsion from
JMU.
Volunteer On-campus Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy and
Support Organizations
CARE, and its Campus Assault Response Helpline (540)568-6411, was established to serve James
Madison University students by James Madison University students thus creating
an environment that offers compassion and support for sexual assault survivors.
CARE volunteers offer a free and
confidential support system including a telephone helpline service and Peer
Assistant program. CARE
surrounds both its volunteers and the students it serves in a warm and
supportive atmosphere. CARE is
not possible without the help and support of volunteers and contributors.
Non-emergency contact may be made with CARE through the James Madison University WomenÕs
Resource Center at (540)568-3407.
Additional resources are available through cooperating companion student
volunteer groups SCAR (Student Coalition Against Rape) and HAVEN, a student support group for sexual assault survivors.
Rockingham/Harrisonburg Community Based Sexual Assault
Services
Citizens
Against Sexual Assault - Citizens Against
Sexual Assault of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, Inc., or CASA, is a grass roots organization currently located at
165 S. Main St., Suite ÒD,Ó Harrisonburg, VA 22801. In October of 1987,
Shirley Collins, a well known community member, was sexually assaulted in
Harrisonburg. She died of the injuries she sustained during that assault. The
community was devastated and many people were moved to take action. In
response, community leaders, allied professionals and private citizens
developed a task force to analyze how sexual violence was affecting the community.
A needs assessment indicated that many people were seeking services for sexual
assault and abuse, but few resources were available that could address their
comprehensive needs. As a result, (CASA) was incorporated in 1988 and began providing services in October of
1989. All (CASA) services are
free and confidential.
CASA addresses the needs of women, men and children who
have experienced the trauma of sexual violence through crisis intervention,
advocacy and support. The agency also strives to reduce the occurrence of
sexual violence by raising awareness of this issue in our community. CASA staff
and volunteers work to achieve this mission through the provision of direct
victim services, allied professional training and community education programs.
The philosophy behind the agencyÕs services is to promote empowerment as the
basis for decision-making and dealing with oneÕs own unique situation.
Services
provided by CASA include crisis
intervention, support groups, court advocacy, workshops, education,
information, and referrals. CASA
can be reached by calling the 24-hour hotline, 434-CASA(2272). The CASA non-emergency office line is 432-6430.
Sexual
Assault Nurse Examiners, Rockingham Memorial Hospital (RMH) - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners program, otherwise
known as SANE, is a program set
up specifically to gather forensic evidence from victims of sexual assault. SANE nurses are on call for duties to be performed at
the RMH Emergency Room. As a routine, police investigators suggest that victims
receive an exam by a SANE nurse
if they are interested in pressing charges, though SANE exams are administered to walk-in victims. If a SANE nurse is unavailable a qualified RMH Emergency Room
physician will administer the recovery of forensic evidence utilizing the PERK
(physical evidence recovery) kit. The RMH Emergency Room is located one half
block north of the James Madison University campus on Mason Street south of the
intersection with Cantrell Ave.
SANE nurses are trained in examination techniques,
forensic practice, how to collaborate with law enforcement officers, and how to
present evidence as an expert witness in the courtroom. The SANE exam is an evidentiary exam, not a diagnostic one.
If the victim does not wish to support a police investigation or declines a
forensic exam, she/he will be referred to the Emergency Room Physician. There
is a SANE nurse available 24/7
and exams are done for both adult and pediatric victims.
For
the exam, the SANE nurse obtains a
brief medical history and may ask some detail about the assault that will help
to know what areas of physical examination are most important for a thorough
collection of forensic evidence. Blood, hair, and specific body fluids will be
collected and packaged in a manner prescribed by the Virginia State Crime Lab
(we are located in the Roanoke region - that lab is about two hours distant).
Specimens are labeled in detail and then sealed in a box that is remitted to
law enforcement, following the rules of chain-of-custody. The investigating
agency is then responsible for carrying the sealed evidence to the crime lab.
At
the completion of the exam, the victim is offered prophylaxis for sexually
transmitted diseases (SDTs) and pregnancy and is given follow-up instructions
depending on any findings during the exam. Follow-up can be through a private
physician, University Health Center, and/or the Public Health Department of
Rockingham/Harrisonburg.
When
the victim is a student from a local college/university, the SANE nurse requests of the victim that they allow the
nurse call a professional counselor from that school to let them know of the
assault. The SANE nurses are
bound by the limits of confidentiality, however, and may be able to only let
the counselor know that an assault occurred on a student, but be unable to name
that student if the victim wishes not to be named. The SANE nursesÕ experience has been that students rarely
decline their schoolÕs counseling services.
The
SANE team works in concert with the SART (Sexual Assault Response Team). SART is composed of representatives from SANE, local law enforcement (Harrisonburg city and JMU
Police, Rockingham County SheriffÕs Office), the Commonwealth AttorneyÕs (local
prosecutor) Office, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Department of Social Services
(primarily Child Protective Services), Citizens Against Sexual Assault, First
Step (for victims of domestic violence), JMUÕs Sexual Assault Prevention
Office, and representatives from Eastern Mennonite University and Bridgewater
College. SART meets quarterly to
discuss how communications can be maintained and improved, debrief members
about problems with particular cases, and use the meeting to educate each of
the members about the varied roles played by each with victims of sexual
assault.
Date
rape drugs can be placed in any drink, not just alcohol. Effects may range from
a feeling of well being and short term memory loss to an apparent aphrodisiac
and intoxication effect. Serious adverse effects can occur such as
seizures, insomnia, anxiety, nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, coma, even
death. Some common side effects of these drugs include a drunken appearance,
drowsiness, light-headedness, staggering, confusion, muscle relaxation and
amnesia that lasts up to 24 hours.
If
one suspects they or someone they know has been drugged and/or assaulted,
first, go to a safe place, call the university police or local police if off
campus, go to the University Health Center or the local hospitalÕs emergency
room for immediate treatment of any injuries, plus urine, blood, pregnancy,
sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and call the universityÕs Office of
Sexual Assault Prevention.
Support and Assistance Resources
|
JMU Counseling and Student Development Center |
568-6552 |
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JMU Health Center |
568-6177 |
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JMU Office of Sexual
Assault Prevention |
568-2831 |
|
Substance Abuse Prevention |
568-6177 |
|
JMU Campus Assault Response Emergency help line (C.A.R.E.) |
568-6411 |
|
JMU Women's Resource Center |
568-3407 |
|
JMU Office of Public Safety |
Emergency 568-6911 |
|
JMU Office of Judicial Affairs |
568-6218 |
|
Harrisonburg Police Department |
Emergency 911 |
|
Rockingham County Sheriff |
Emergency 911 |
|
Citizens Against Sexual Assault |
434-CASA (2272) |
Crime Victim and Witness Rights
As
a victim or witness of a crime, individuals have certain rights under
VirginiaÕs Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. James Madison
UniversityÕs Police are active participants in the city of Harrisonburg, county
of RockinghamÕs Victim/Witness Program
telephone 564-3350.
There
are specific steps one needs to take in order to receive these rights.
The victim/witness program at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office has been
implemented for the benefits of victims and witnesses of crime.
A
victim is defined as a person who has suffered physical, psychological, or
economic harm as a direct result of a crime.
As
a victim one may be entitled to information about:
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Financial Assistance and Social Services
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Address and telephone confidentiality
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Closed preliminary hearing or use of closed-circuit television, if one
was the victim of a
sexual offense
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Separate waiting area during court proceedings
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The right to remain in the courtroom during a criminal trial or
proceeding
As
a victim one may also be entitled to assistance in:
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Obtaining protection from further harm or threats of harm
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Obtaining property obtained by law enforcement agencies
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Obtaining financial assistance from the Criminal Injuries
Compensation Fund
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Intercession services with oneÕs employer and/or school
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Obtaining advanced notice of court proceedings
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Receive the services of an interpreter
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Preparing a victim impact statement prior to the defendantÕs sentencing
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Seeking restitution for damages or loss
As
a victim one may also be entitled to notification of:
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Case status information
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Changes in court dates
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Changes in the status of the defendant and release information
As
the witness to a crime, one may be
entitled to information about:
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Protection from harm or threats of harm
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Address and telephone number confidentiality
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A separate waiting area during court proceedings
As
a witness one may also be entitled to assistance with:
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Receiving intercession services with oneÕs employer or school
á
Receiving the services of an interpreter
A
crime victim or witness is subject to receiving a subpoena, which is a court
document requiring them to be present in court at the time and place stated.
Steps
one takes to receive confidentiality,
notification, or release of information if
they are a crime victim:
Confidentiality:
To request confidentiality, the crime
victim must file a Request for Confidentiality by Crime Victim Form (DC-301)
with the Magistrate, court, commonwealthÕs attorney, or law enforcement agency
in the locality where the crime occurred.
Silent
Witness: If you have any information
you feel would be helpful in an investigation but wish to remain anonymous, you
have the option to report it through Silent Witness at: http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/SilentWitness.shtml.
Please note: If the location of the incident is not provided, the
university's Clery Act Compliance
Coordinator will be unable to count the related statistic in the annual Clery Campus Crime Disclosure and Policy Report.
Court
Dates: A crime victim must give the
CommonwealthÕs Attorney their current name, address, and phone number, in
writing, if they wish to be notified in advance of the scheduled court dates in
their case.
Information
about release or status of defendant: The
crime victim must give the sheriff, jail superintendent, or Department of
Corrections their current name, address, telephone number and defendant name,
in writing, if they wish to be notified about the changes in the status of the
defendant or inmate.
Domestic
Violence
Domestic
violence is any violent or controlling behavior by a person toward a spouse or
partner. Although the partner is the primary target, domestic abuse also
affects the children in the household, extended family members, and even the
community at large. If anyone has ever been hit or abused by spouse, domestic
partner, or boy/girl friend and they want to report it as a crime; they should immediately call the police. The victim
or the police officer will need to go to the magistrate to see about getting an
arrest warrant and/or restraining order. If a warrant is issued, the offending
spouse or friend will be arrested. An arrest warrant charges someone with
committing a crime, usually assault and battery. If you are a student or
employee victim, please inform the University Police of any such warrant or
restraining order.
James
Madison University is committed to providing on-campus security, education,
training, and victim services to combat violence against all persons. ÒDating
violenceÓ is defined as violence committed by a person Òwho is or has been in a
social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim;Ó and
Òwhere the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a
consideration of...the length of the relationship, the type of relationship,
and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the
relationshipÓ 20 U.S.C. 1152(f)(1).
The
JMU Counseling & Student Development Center (CSDC) offers support and counseling for individuals who
have experienced dating violence. That support may be through individual or
group counseling. Counseling is also available for friends and partners of
people who have experienced this kind of violence.
Additionally,
the JMU CSDC offers psycho-educational
programs for students on issues of relationships (this includes such topics as
avoiding "toxic" relationships and violence to oneself by a dating
partner). Call 568-6552.
Likewise,
the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention
does not strictly limit its services to those who are victims of sexual
assault. Rather it is committed to enhancing the development of students by
supporting, educating, and collaborating with them as they learn to make
healthy choices. It is ready and able to extend its services to those who are
victims of dating violence. Call 568-2831.
A
student victim of dating violence has the right, in addition to filing charges
through the criminal justice system, to file a complaint with the universityÕs
Office of Judicial Affairs, relative acts of violence toward them or another
committed by JMU student(s). It does not matter whether the act of violence
occurred on or off-campus since the university reserves the right to hold
students accountable for certain types of off-campus behavior. Disciplinary
action will result if a studentÕs behavior jeopardizes the educational
atmosphere or mission of the institution. Examples of such off-campus behavior
would include but not be limited to crimes of violence, sexual assault and/or
alcohol or drug violations. Judicial response to referral(s) related to act(s)
of dating violence can result in a charge of ÒViolence to PersonsÓ (J43-100
Student Handbook) against the accused; Òno student shall engage or attempt to
engage in any form of violence directed toward another person or group of
peopleÓ (J43-101).
Campus
resources for dealing with dating violence are:
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Counseling and Student Development Center, Varner House, 568-6552
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Office of Sexual Assault Prevention, 404 Warren Hall, 568-2831
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Substance Abuse Prevention, Health Center, 568-6177
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University Police, Public Safety, Anthony-Seeger Hall, 568-6911
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Office of Judicial Affairs, Frederikson Hall, C101, 568-6218
In
addition to campus based resources there are community-based organizations such
as CASA (Citizens Against
Sexual Assault - 434-2272) and First
Step. CASAÕs services are covered in the prior section
pertaining to Rockingham/Harrisonburg Community Based Sexual Assault
Victim Services.
First
Step - First Step (434-0295) is a
non-profit organization located in the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia and
funded by federal, state and local grants; United Way and private gifts. First
Step provides the following services for victims of domestic violence regardless
of their permanent address:
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Twenty-four hour a day shelter
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Twenty-four hour a day hotline
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Support groups
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Court advocacy
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Counseling service referral
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Rental and mortgage assistance for those at imminent risk
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Children's services
Victim, Witness, Domestic & Dating Violence
Resource and Assistance:
|
Harrisonburg/RockinghamÕs Victim/Witness Program |
564-3350 |
|
Victim/Witness e-mail address is |
|
|
JMU Public Safety Office |
568-6913 |
|
JMU Counseling & Student Development Center |
568-6552 |
|
JMU Office of Sexual Assault Prevention |
568-2831 |
|
Harrisonburg Police Department |
434-4436 |
|
General District Court |
564-3130 |
|
Rockingham County Sheriff's Department |
564-3800 |
|
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court |
564-3370 |
|
Magistrate's Office |
564-3848 |
|
Circuit Court |
564-3118 |
|
First Step-Domestic Violence Shelter - 24 hour emergency
shelter, support and information for victims of domestic violence |
434-0295 |
|
24 hour emergency shelter, support and information for
victims of domestic violence Citizens Against Sexual Assault (CASA) |
434-2272 |
|
24 hour crises hotline and support services for victims of
sexual assault Center for Marriage and Family Counseling |
433-1546 |
|
Offers domestic and violence/anger control groups and
visitation assistance Community Services Board (CSB) |
434-1941 |
|
Mental Health counseling, outpatient treatment for alcohol
and drug problems, and 24 hour crisis services. Emergency Services |
Emergency 434-1766 |
Sexual Harassment Guidelines for Students
Any
questions, assistance or violations related to the university policy on sexual
harassment should be directed to the
universityÕs Office of Equal Opportunity, 1017 Harrison Street, MSC 5802, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, 540-568-6991.
If
a student believes that they have been harassed by a staff member, faculty
member or by a student employee, they should take one or more of the following
actions:
á
Discuss the matter with the faculty or staff member involved, explaining
why a particular comment or action was offensive.
á
Discuss the matter with the immediate supervisor of the faculty or staff
member, giving an account of the comment or action in question.
If a student believes that they have been harassed by a student, they should
take one or more of the following actions:
á
Discuss the matter with the accused, explaining why a particular comment
or action was offensive.
á
Bring a charge of harassment to the Office of Judicial Affairs in
Frederikson Hall, C 101.
If
a student employee believes that he or she has been a victim of harassment, he
or she should take one or more of the following actions:
á
Discuss the matter with the accused, explaining why a particular comment
or action was offensive.
á
Discuss the matter with the immediate supervisor of the accused, giving
an account of the comment or action in question.
á
Contact the Work Experience Center at 568-8167.
Regardless
of who the alleged harasser is, student victims may discuss the matter with the
associate vice president for student affairs, the director of the Counseling
and Student Development Center or the Office of Equal Opportunity,
giving full details of the alleged harassment. They will be advised of proper
university procedures that can be pursued.
One
of the main interests of the university is to hold all complaints in strict
confidence. Equally important interest is that counseling will be provided if
requested. However, although the complainant may wish not to be identified, the
university has an obligation to intervene in the matter if sexual harassment
has occurred. It is important for the student encountering what he or she
perceives to be harassment to remember that he or she may not be the only
victim. For more information on how to deal with suspected harassment go
to the JMU brochure Harassment
is Prohibited and Illegal at http://www.jmu.edu/affirmact/wm_library/Harassment%20Brochure.pdf.
A
student also has the option of filing a formal charge of harassment with the
U.S. Department of Education. Its address and telephone number are available
from the affirmative action officer in the Office of Equal Opportunity,
1017 Harrison Street, MSC 5802, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, 540-568-6991.
List of Officials with Significant
Responsibility for Student and Campus Activities
(Commonly
known as the Campus Security Authorities)
As
specified in the Clery Act those
considered to be Campus Security Authorities are deans (or other senior
student administrative personnel), coaches, residence hall staff; overseers and
advisors to student clubs, organizations, and Greek houses; and other campus
officials having "significant responsibility for student and campus
activities," not just police and/or security officers. All are subject to
reporting annual campus crime statistics of crimes not previously reported to
police (professional and pastoral counselors excluded; passages in quotations
are taken directly from the applicable Federal Register)(1). Timely Warnings are
generated from reports made to Campus Security Authorities
designated by JMU of situations that may pose a threat to others in addition to
the University Police and/or the local police agencies having concurrent
jurisdiction.
Although
we encourage the reporting of campus criminal activity directly to the James
Madison University (JMU) Police, in some instances members of the campus
community may choose to file a report with one of the Campus Security
Authorities. James Madison University
officials who learn about sexual assaults, as well as other crimes, must tell
the victims that they can take their complaints to the police. JMU officials
will help the victims if asked to do so and will assist the student in
notifying these authorities, if the student requests their assistance. Crime
statistics are monthly and annually gathered from JMU Campus Security
Authorities via fax, online and campus mail
reporting utilizing a report/survey form
supplied by the Clery Act
Compliance Coordinator. Any crime report made to a Campus
Security Authority can be immediately
transmitted to the JMU Police via fax machine, e-mail or conventional campus
mail. For reporting purposes at JMU, Campus Security
Authorities have been designated as listed
below. People and/or positions at JMU considered Campus Security
Authorities under the law (there may be
others not listed so it should go without saying that the ruling word
ÒincludingÓ should be followed in spirit with Òbut not limited toÓ no matter
whether or not it is articulated):
Chief
of Police, all subordinate police
administrators, supervisors, officers, student patrol ÒCadets,Ó and police
dispatchers
Director
of Parking and the Manager of Parking Field Operations
Vice
President of Student Affairs, Associate
Vice Presidents, subordinate administrators and staff including but not
limited to the Ombudsperson, Honor Council Co-coordinators, those at the
Health Center, Multicultural/International Student and Scholar Services, Sexual
Assault Prevention, the University Union (Festival Conference and Student
Center; Events, Conferences and Summer Housing; Student Organizational Services;
Taylor Down Under/Off Campus Living; Sonner Hall Lobby Welcome Center and all
three University Information Desk locations), ALL advisors to student clubs and organizations (even non employee
volunteers), the University Recreation Center, the Office of Judicial Affairs,
Orientation/First Year Experience, Residence Life (including RAÕs),
Madison House (also see the London branch campus report), Professional
Counselors (voluntary reporting), Pastoral Counselors aka Campus Ministers
(voluntary reporting), Campus Ministers mandatory reporting (generally those
who are not ordained pastors) and Academic Advising and Career Development
personnel
Reporting
to the Office of the President: Admissions
and Student Ambassadors; Financial Aid and Student Employment (note that
oversight of the Student Ambassadors program is shared with the Development
Office)
Development
Office: Overseers of Student
Ambassadors and Madison Connection programs
Director
of Intercollegiate Athletics, Associate
Directors of Intercollegiate Athletics, Facilities Managers and non-clerical
staff, Athletics Personnel Administrator, subordinate Human Resources
Coordinator and Compliance Officers, all Coaches and Assistant Coaches
(Archery, Baseball, MenÕs & WomenÕs Basketball, Cheerleading, MenÕs &
WomenÕs Cross Country, MenÕs & WomenÕs Diving, Field Hockey, Football MenÕs
& WomenÕs Golf, MenÕs & WomenÕs Gymnastics, LaCrosse, MenÕs &
WomenÕs Soccer, Softball, MenÕs & WomenÕs Swimming, MenÕs & WomenÕs
Tennis, MenÕs & WomenÕs Track, Volleyball and Wrestling), Athletics
Development and Marketing, Sports Media Relations, Athletics Strength &
Conditioning, Sports Medicine (trainers) and Athletic Equipment Issue
personnel (all sports)
Military
Science Head (Lt. Colonel), subordinate
Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officers
Washington
Semester Coordinator
Art
Department Head (by virtue of the fact
that the Painting and Drawing studio is remote from main campus in what is
geographically designated as a Non-Campus area).
Marching
Band Director and subordinate Assistant
Directors
Blue
Ridge AHEC Director and subordinate
non-clerical staff
Nursing
Research & Outreach Center Director and
subordinate non-clerical staff
Equal
Opportunity Employment (formerly
Affirmative Action) Officer and
subordinate non-clerical staff
Human
Resources Director and selected
subordinate(s) overseeing or directly involved with employee disciplinary
action
WXJM
Student Radio Station overseen by WMRA General Manager and subordinate non-clerical staff
The
Breeze (student newspaper)
Advisors
Safe
Zones Advisors/Coordinators
As
a result of the negotiated rulemaking process which followed the signing into
law, the 1998 amendments to 20 U.S.C. Section (f), clarification was given to
those considered to be campus security authorities. Campus ÒPastoral CounselorsÓ and Campus ÒProfessional
CounselorsÓ, when acting as such, are not to be considered to be campus
security authorities and are not required
to report crimes for inclusion into the annual disclosure of crime
statistics. The rulemaking committee defined counselors as:
Pastoral
Counselor
An
employee (in the case of JMU, they are affiliates) of an institution who is
associated with a religious order or denomination, recognized by that religious
order or denomination as a person who provides confidential counseling and who
functions within the scope of that recognition as a pastoral counselor.
Professional
Counselor
An
employee of an institution whose official responsibilities include providing
psychological counseling to members of the institutionÕs community and who is
functioning within the scope of his/her license or certification.
That
said, JMU pastoral (campus ministers) and professional counselors are
encouraged to tell their clients about reporting procedures outlined in this
document. As noted below, confidential/anonymous reports are extremely
valuable in order to prevent further victimizations and to obtain a more
accurate portrait of JMU campus crime. Of course, other employees not
listed above are expected to inform those notifying them of crimes about
reporting same to the university police.
In
certain instances, a crime victim may be reluctant to file a report fearing the
process and/or loss of his/her anonymity. In such circumstances, crime
victims are encouraged to consider making a confidential report to one of the
designated Campus Security Authorities. At a minimum, crime victims will
receive valuable counseling and referral information. Confidential reports are
important because they provide valuable information that will enhance the
safety of the community-at-large and they will, at least, provide a more
accurate portrait of actual campus crime. Remember, help is available. All one
needs to do is ask.
(1) From page 59063, Federal Register/Vol. 64, No. 210/Monday. November 1, 1999/(Final) Rules
and Regulations: "For example, a dean of students who oversees student
housing, a student center, or student extra-curricular activities, has
significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Similarly, a
director of athletics, team coach, and faculty advisor to a student group also
have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. A single
teaching faculty member is unlikely to have significant responsibility for
student and campus activity, except when serving as an advisor to a student
group. A physician in a campus health center or a counselor in a counseling
center whose only responsibility is to provide care to students are unlikely to
have significant responsibility for student and campus activities."
Voluntary Confidential Reporting of Crimes, On
Campus Locations
For
those wishing to make a report of criminal incident, be they victim, witness,
or third party, reports may be made in confidence to the following offices
where further options will be discussed with the reporting party.
|
JMU Public Safety Office |
568-6913 |
|
JMU Counseling Center |
568-6552 |
|
JMU Health Center |
568-6177 |
|
JMU Office of Sexual Assault Prevention |
568-2831 |
|
JMU Office of Equal Opportunity Employment |
568-6991 |
|
JMU Ombudsperson |
568-2804 |
|
JMU Office of Judicial Affairs |
568-6218 |
|
JMU Multicultural/International Student Services |
568-6636 |
|
JMU Office of Student Success Programs |
568-3787 |
|
JMU Pastoral Counselors and Advisors |
(Please check the latest JMU phone directory for any
address, phone additions or changes) |
|
Agape Christian Fellowship |
438-8157 |
|
Baptist Student Center |
434-6822 |
|
BASIC |
433-3068 |
|
Campus Crusade for Christ |
564-0341 |
|
Canterbury Episcopal Ministry |
432-9613 |
|
Catholic Campus Ministry |
434-7360 |
|
Chi Alpha |
867-5257 |
|
Church of Christ |
896-1417 |
|
Hillel Counsellorship |
568-6365 |
|
Intervarsity |
434-7730 |
|
Lutheran Campus Ministries |
432-9613 |
|
Muslim Student Association |
568-3215 |
|
Navigators |
433-3083 |
|
Presbyterian Campus Ministries 741 South Main St (Formerly RMH Haas House) |
432-9613 |
|
Wesley Foundation |
434-5806 |
|
Young Life |
434-5806 |
For
those who wish to remain anonymous, yet still make a report of a crime, reports
may be made anonymously by phone or through Silent Witness" at:
http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/SilentWitness.shtml
Professional
counseling staff informs their clients of the procedures to report crime to the
University Police on a voluntary or confidential basis, should they feel that
it is in the best interest of the client. Currently professional and
pastoral counselors do not capture and report crime statistics related to
crimes disclosed confidentially to them.
Policy
for Reporting the Monthly and Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
This
report was prepared to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act. The hard copy print version of the annual report is
updated annually. The web based version (see http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/RTKtable.shtml)
is updated semi-annually as needed. Each contributing entity provides updated
information on their educational and programs to comply with the Act.
The
JMU police department submits a report to the Virginia State Police's and the
FBI's Incident Based Reporting Program (NIBRS) on a monthly basis. Clery Act mandated crime statistics for the most recent
three-year period, including incidents reported to the state police, are listed
below. These statistics also reflect incidents reported to Campus
Security Authorities, law enforcement
agencies with concurrent jurisdiction, Harrisonburg Police (HPD),
Rockingham/Harrisonburg SheriffÕs Office (RCSO), the local Virginia State
Police (VSP) installation, and the Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforcement
officers (Virginia ABC) from off-campus affiliated organizations such as
fraternities, the various campus ministry locations and non-campus properties, on-campus and public areas. The HPD, RCSO, VSP and ABC records personnel are able to supply
crime information in Harrisonburg detailed down to specific addresses. The
university provides the Harrisonburg Police, the Sheriff and aforementioned
state law enforcement agencies with off campus addresses for which it is
required to provide statistics (fraternities, campus ministries, other
affiliates and university facilities remote from the main campus). Fairly
accurate crime stats can be provided for the geographical categories, e.g., main
campus, the residence halls subset, the streets and sidewalks immediately
bordering campus (public areas)
and non-campus (affiliates and
remote university facilities).
The Health Place (Non Campus Area Extended) Town of
Stanley, Page County, VA
The
Health Place is an initiative of James
Madison University 's Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services
(IIHHS), Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center and is a resource that
promotes the provision of health and human services that are affordable,
accessible, responsive to, and advance the physical, mental, and developmental
health of rural Page county residents. Programs and services provided through
or supported by The Health Place
are characterized by their responsiveness to identified community needs,
quality, dignity, and respect. The Health Place serves as a resource for
interdisciplinary service learning involving faculty and students and is
located on 294 East Main Street in the town of
Stanley, Page county, approximately 45 minutes northeast of JMUÕs Harrisonburg
campus.* The telephone number for The
Health Place is (540) 778-4061.
*Directions to The Health Place: take I-81 N to exit
264, take a right off the exit 264 and proceed through New Market, follow signs
through town to US Highway 211 East, take highway 211 East over Massanutten
mountain (approximately 7 miles), turn right at the bottom of the hill (toward
Stanley) on US Highway 340 South, drive 3 miles, turn left on Business 340N
toward Stanley, drive 5 miles, the Health Place will be on the right (east)
side of 340 just before the railroad tracks, next to the Stanley
Pharmacy.
Boston University Washington Center (Non Campus Area
Extended) DC Northwest
The
Boston University Washington Center, location of JMUÕs Washington DC Internship
Program, is located in Woodley Park, an upscale neighborhood on Connecticut
Avenue near the National Zoo. The Center is approximately two blocks from
the Woodley Park metro (red line) within the Metropolitan Police 2nd
DistrictÕs Public Service Area (PSA) 204. It combines residential units
for students with classroom space, faculty offices, and a computer lab.
In the residential section, students live in 6-person, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom
suites with shared kitchen and living area. Laundry facilities are in the
basement. There is front-desk security 24 hours a day; residents must
show official BU Center photo IDs upon entering; visitors must register one day
in advance and show a photo ID before being admitted. The Director of the
Boston University Washington Center is Linda J. Killian. The Asst.
Director is Joseph P. Gareri. The main number for the Center is
(202)756-7802.
The Washington Metropolitan Police Second District
Station is located at 3320 Idaho
Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016; Telephone: (202) 282-0070, Fax: (202)
282-0196. For more information and map of the 2nd District go
to http://mpdc.dc.gov/info/districts/2nd/main.shtm.
The Washington Semester Program is not considered a branch campus for purposes of
annual reporting relative the federal Clery Act. Crime statistics for
JMU's Washington Center Program are included within the "NON CAMPUS"
column in each of the following tables for 2004
through 2006. For the supplemental annual report for this program see http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/Washington/WashingtonSemester.shtml.
From January 2003 to May 2004 JMU's Washington program was located at the
Capital Hill area in close proximity to the Capital, the House and Senate
office buildings, the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court building.
For the Fall 2004 the JMU program returned to the Boston
University Washington Center at 2807 Connecticut Ave NW, 20008 in Woodley Park
near the National Zoo (see included supplemental map). It remains at that
location to date.
This
program only ran in the Spring Semester of each year up to May 2004. As
of August 2004 the program expanded to two semesters, Fall and Spring along
with the move from Capitol Hill back to the Boston University Washington
Center.
Crime Statistics for the
Washington Semester Program - For 2004, the Boston University
officials reported that the B.U. Washington Center program had one instance of
non-forcible entry burglary in their dormitory on the main level directly
accessed by the exterior entrance. For 2005, those same officials
reported that the B.U. Washington Center program had one non-forcible entry
burglary in their dormitory. Since those
incidents the B.U. officials have assessed the facility access procedures for
needed updating and oversight. Again, see the map for the location of the
Boston University Washington Center. Neither the 2004 nor the 2005
incidents affected the JMU students who were housed on a different floor.
The aforementioned information corrects the record relative the 2005 report
where there were it was incorrectly reported that there were two burglaries in
Ò2005.Ó
For 2006 Boston University officials reported that there was one student
residing at the BU Center enrolled in a University of Michigan sponsored
program who was instructed to leave the Center for a Drug Law violation. Again, the 2006 did not affect JMU
students who were housed on a different floor.
The
Semesters in the Overseas London, Antwerp and Florence Branch Campuses
For
crime stats and other safety/security information for JMU's London (UK),
Antwerp (Belgium) and Florence (Italy) branch campuses see: http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/RTKLondontable.shtml,
http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/RightToKnow/AntwerpCampus2007.shtml and http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/RightToKnow/FlorenceCampus2007.shtml for the annual reports.
Notice
of Availability of Annual Campus Crime (Your Right to Know) Report
Each
year e-mail and conventional mail notification is made to all enrolled students
and employees that provide the web site to access this report.
Availability of the print version is also imparted to the community
through the same means (ÒsummaryÓ statement on a 5Ó X 7Ó mailer card). Prospective student and employees are informed
of the report and how it may be secured. The report is also made
available to the general public upon request.
Crime Statistics for the Main
(Harrisonburg) Campus
Please
note that reported crimes may involve individuals not associated with James
Madison University; no matter whether they are victims, witnesses or
perpetrators.
|
OFFENSE (Mandatory Reporting) |
YEAR |
ON CAMPUS 4 |
**RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (Subset of On Campus ) |
NON-CAMPUS 5 |
PUBLIC AREAS 6 |
|
MURDER / NON-NEGLIGENT
MANSLAUGHTER |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
SEX OFFENSES, FORCIBLE 1 |
2006 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
6 |
4 |
10 |
1 |
|
|
2004 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
|
SEX OFFENSES, NON-FORCIBLE |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
ROBBERY |
2006 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT |
2006 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
BURGLARY 2 |
2006 |
38 |
22 |
2 |
0 |
|
2005 |
40 |
24 |
6 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
32 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
ARSON |
2006 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
LIQUOR LAW ARRESTS 3 |
2006 |
65 |
30 |
1 |
0 |
|
2005 |
58 |
28 |
0 |
19 |
|
|
2004 |
48 |
23 |
0 |
11 |
|
|
LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS
REFERRED FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION 3 |
2006 |
608 |
586 |
24 |
0 |
|
2005 |
481 |
466 |
68 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
503 |
489 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
DRUG LAW ARRESTS |
2006 |
39 |
25 |
0 |
1 |
|
2005 |
51 |
26 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
2004 |
35 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DRUG LAW VIOLATIONS
REFERRED FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION |
2006 |
11 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
|
2005 |
13 |
11 |
1 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
43 |
32 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSION
ARREST |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
ILLEGAL WEAPONS POSSESSION
VIOLATIONS REFERRED FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION |
2006 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
** CRIMES REPORTED IN THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
COLUMN ARE ALSO INCLUDED WITHIN THE ON CAMPUS CATEGORY. |
|||||
|
OFFENSE (Optional Reporting) |
YEAR |
ON CAMPUS 4 |
**RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (Subset of On Campus ) |
NON-CAMPUS 5 |
PUBLIC AREAS 6 |
|
DRUNK IN PUBLIC ARRESTS |
2006 |
37 |
10 |
5 |
0 |
|
2005 |
27 |
8 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
2004 |
40 |
11 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
|
2006 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
2005 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
2004 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
|
|
SIMPLE ASSAULT |
2006 |
5 |
|
1 |
0 |
|
2005 |
16 |
15 |
7 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
LARCENY |
2006 |
128 |
|
1 |
0 |
|
2005 |
131 |
29 |
11 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
154 |
34 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
GAMBLING INVESTIGATIONS |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
GAMBLING ARRESTS |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
GAMBLING REFERRALS |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
FALSE FIRE ALARMS,
DELIBERATE ACT |
2006 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
8 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
FIRE ALARMS, MECHANICAL OR
ACCIDENTAL 7 |
2006 |
188 |
108 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
182 |
94 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
177 |
94 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
FIRES |
2006 |
5[8] |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
168 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
198 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
INJURIES DUE TO FIRE |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
DEATHS DUE TO FIRE |
2006 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
** CRIMES REPORTED IN THE
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES COLUMN ARE ALSO INCLUDED WITHIN THE ON CAMPUS
CATEGORY. |
|||||
1 Forcible sexual offenses include offense
of rape
2 Most burglaries are non-forcible unlawful
entries involving petty thefts
3 Classification Liquor Law Violations does not include arrests for Driving Under the
Influence and Drunk In Public
4 On Campus includes the figure from Residence Halls within the aggregate
5 Non Campus includes off campus affiliates such as privately owned
off-campus fraternity houses and campus ministry centers in addition to university owned or controlled
off-campus facilities not considered to be Branch Campuses
6 Public Areas are mainly the city streets and sidewalks (both sides
of the street) bordering campus
7 False Alarm, Mechanical, Accidental refers to mechanical malfunctions, cooking
odors/burned food, cigarette/cigar/pipe smoke and accidental activations
8 Fires – On Campus refers to mulch fires, vehicle fires, trashcan fires,
other non residential structural fires
Hate
Crimes
Involving
Crimes or Incidents of violence against persons characterized by bias against
Race, Gender, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Ethnicity, National Origin and/or
Disability
Geographical Areas: On Campus,
Residential Facilities, Non-Campus and Public Property
2006
– There were no reported bias motivated incidents.
2005
– There were no reported bias motivated incidents.
2004
– There were no reported bias motivated incidents.
Campus
Maps
The
below supplemental map of the Woodley Park area for the JMU Washington
Semester Program can also be found at: http://www.stationmasters.com/System_Map/WOODLEYP/woodleyp.html
Note
that the Boston University Center is located top center of the map on the 2800
block of Connecticut Avenue just south of the intersection with Cathedral
Avenue in close proximity to The Carlton
and All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church.
Policy and Procedures for Developing
Information for this Report:
The
offices of Judicial Affairs and Public Safety serve as "clearing
houses" in the statistical gathering of crime data from those with
"significant responsibilities for students and campus activities" and
reports such statistics involving pertinent criminal incidents and arrests or
referrals gathered from various "campus security authorities" to the
Public Safety office on a monthly and/or annual basis. The offices of
Public Safety and Judicial Affairs routinely compare and reconcile the gathered
information to minimize multiple postings for the same reported criminal
incidents or arrests.
Likewise,
the Virginia State Police, the Harrisonburg Police, the Rockingham County
Sheriff's Office, Town of Stanley (in adjacent Page County), the Page County
Sheriff's Office, and the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Department report
pertinent statistics from the required geographical areas to James Madison
University annually upon request. All figures reported are incorporated in the
preceding statistical tables. For the calendar year 2004 the Harrisonburg
and Stanley Police Departments as well as the Page County SeriffÕs Office
either failed respond to repeated requests for statistical information or were
unable to comply. The Stanley
Police and Page County SheriffÕs Officer failed to provide statistics for
calendar years 2005 and 2006.
The Individual's Responsibility
Although
JMU works hard to ensure the safety of all individuals within its community,
students and employees themselves must take responsibility for their own
personal safety and that of their personal belongings. Simple, common sense
precautions are the most effective means of maintaining personal security.
For
example, although the JMU campus is well lighted and may appear safe, all
members and guests of the University community, walking across campus or
to/from parking lots at night, whether male or female, should utilize the
emergency Òblue lightÓ and other courtesy phones plus the university cadet and
police escort services. Students living in residence halls should keep their
room doors locked at all times and should never prop open external doors. All
guests in the halls should be escorted by a resident at all times. Any
harassing or obscene phone calls should be reported to hall staff or university
police at once.
All
valuable personal property should be engraved with the owner's vehicle
operatorÕs permit number (not Social Security number), using equipment provided
through Residence Life or Public Safety offices. Bicycles should be registered
with University Police and secured with a good lock. Cars should be locked and
parked in well-lighted areas with all valuable items locked in the trunk.
Students and employees should notify University Police or Residence Life staff
of any individual present in a building or on campus who appears to have no
legitimate business there or who arouses suspicion in any way.
Further
information about campus safety can be obtained from the Public Safety Office
at (540) 568-6913 as well as the Public Safety web site:
www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/index.shtml
The
Clery act is constantly under review and revision. For the latest updates and
information use this link to access the Clery
Act Homepage maintained by Security On Campus, Inc., the non-profit
organization established by the Clery family to honor the memory of their
daughter Jeanne.
The
Office of Public Safety collects and compiles pertinent information to be
disclosed to the public from on and off campus sources, those described above
as well as law enforcement agencies with concurrent and neighboring
jurisdiction for publishing on an annual basis.
James
Madison University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual
orientation or disability (in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities
Act) with respect to employment or admissions, or in connection with its
programs or activities. Inquiries or requests for reasonable
accommodations may be directed to the activity coordinator, the appropriate
university office, or the:
Office
of Equal Opportunity
Tel. (540)568-6991 or (540)568-6991 TDD
FAX (540) 568-7992
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
The University is committed to enhancing the opportunities of minorities and
women for employment, promotion and retention. To this end, the University has
adopted an "Affirmative Action Plan" which establishes recruitment
procedures, provides professional development opportunities and sets forth
monitoring and reporting requirements.
This
policy represents a commitment by James Madison University to support the
practice, spirit and good-faith effort of equal opportunity beyond mere
compliance with government regulations. University administrators, management
staff and supervisors are responsible to support and follow this policy in
their respective areas. Faculty and staff members are expected to understand
and uphold this important policy.
LIST OF CRIME PREVENTION AND
PERSONAL SAFETY CLASSES PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007
OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY (UNIVERSITY POLICE) CRIME
PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY CLASSES PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007 (some collaborative with other offices)
|
PROGRAMS |
ATTENDANCE |
DATES
PRESENTED |
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION |
|
Transfer Orientation Fair |
550 |
6/5/2006 |
See below. |
|
RAD Class |
12 |
6/5/2006 |
See below. |
|
Transfer Orientation Fair |
300 |
6/6/2006 |
See below. |
|
Transfer Orientation Fair |
550 |
6/9/2007 |
See below. |
|
RAD Class |
7 |
6/12/2006 |
See below. |
|
RAD Class |
10 |
6/19/2007 |
See below. |
|
ORL Hall Staff Training |
236 |
8/18/2006 |
Overview of crime prevention programs available to be
presented in the resident halls. |
|
"The Duke Is Right" |
3700 |
8/24/2006 |
See below. |
|
Freshmen Orientation Fair |
3700 |
8/24/2006 |
See below. |
|
Centennial Challenge |
1250 |
8/25//2006 |
Freshmen scavenger hunt-students have to ask
questions about campus safety. |
|
Pedestrian Crossing Education |
1500 |
8/28/2006 |
See below. |
|
Pedestrian Crossing Education |
1500 |
8/29/2006 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
35 |
9/4/2006 |
See below |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
40 |
9/5/2006 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
30 |
9/5/2006 |
See below. |
|
Travel Safety for Recruiters |
20 |
9/6/2006 |
See below. |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
50 |
9/6/2006 |
See below. |
|
Gang Awareness & Prevention |
120 |
9/6/2006 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
25 |
9/6/2006 |
See below. |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
40 |
9/7/2006 |
See below. |
|
Identity Theft |
14 |
9/7/2006 |
See below. |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
66 |
9/11/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
9 |
9/11/2006 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
1 |
9/11/2006 |
See below. |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
45 |
9/12/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
5 |
9/12/2006 |
See below. |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
0 |
9/13/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
12 |
9/13/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
0 |
9/14/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
5 |
9/14/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
11 |
9/18/2006 |
See below. |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
10 |
9/19/2006 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
20 |
9/20/2006 |
See below. |
|
Calling the Shots – Judicial Affairs |
7 |
9/21/2006 |
See below. |
|
Identity Theft |
41 |
9/21/2006 |
See below. |
|
Brown Bag Lecture – Personal Safety |
50 |
9/26/2006 |
See below. |
|
Bike/Pedestrian/Vehicle Safety |
23 |
9/27/2006 |
See below. |
|
Calling the Shots |
9 |
9/27/2006 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
10 |
9/28/2006 |
See below. |
|
Identity Theft |
23 |
10/2/2006 |
See below. |
|
R.A.D. Class |
9 |
10/4/2006 |
See below. |
|
Personal Safety |
12 |
10/10/2006 |
See below. |
|
R.A.D. Class |
9 |
10/11/2006 |
See below. |
|
Calling the Shots |
2 |
10/12/2006 |
See below. |
|
Alcohol Awareness/Goggles Program |
52 |
10/18/2006 |
See below. |
|
R.A.D. Class |
9 |
10/18/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
17 |
10/19/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
8 |
10/25/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
11 |
10/31/2006 |
See below. |
|
R.A.D. Class |
8 |
11/1/2006 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
32 |
11/14/2006 |
See below. |
|
Sexual Assault Program |
7 |
11/14/2006 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
4 |
11/27/2006 |
See below. |
|
Calling the Shots |
6 |
12/1/2006 |
See below. |
|
Calling the Shots |
6 |
12/7/2006 |
See below. |
|
Calling the Shots |
8 |
1/23/2007 |
See below. |
|
Calling the Shots |
12 |
1/24/2007 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
6 |
1/24/2007 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
9 |
1/30/2007 |
See below. |
|
ADMIN Criminal Justice Class |
22 |
2/8/2007 |
Class time at the JMU PD learning about the
department and the Forensics Unit. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
17 |
2/12/2007 |
See below. |
|
Security & Safety Awareness |
10 |
2/19/2007 |
See below. |
|
R.A.D. Class |
4 |
2/19/2007 |
See below. |
|
Choices Student Services Fair |
2788 |
2/19/2007 |
See below. |
|
Finance Training – Monetary Escorts |
20 |
2/20/2007 |
Explanation of monetary & safety escorts provided
by the JMU PD. |
|
Calling the Shots |
8 |
2/20/2007 |
See below. |
|
Defensive Driving & Safety |
75 |
2/21/2007 |
Driver training for SAFE ride drivers. |
|
R.A.D. Class |
5 |
2/26/2007 |
See below. |
|
General Safety Program |
11 |
2/26/2007 |
See below. |
|
R.A.D. Class |
4 |
3/19/2007 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
7 |
3/21/2007 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
20 |
3/24/2007 |
See below. |
|
Teen Health Fair |
500 |
3/30/2007 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
13 |
3/31/2007 |
See below. |
|
radKIDS class |
6 |
4/1/2007 |
See below. |
|
Teen Health Fair |
521 |
4/2/2007 |
See below. |
|
Self Defense/Personal Safety |
20 |
4/10/2007 |
See below. |
|
Choices Student Services Fair |
2918 |
4/13/2007 |
See below. |
|
Choices Student Services Fair |
2051 |
4/16/2007 |
See below. |
|
radKIDS class |
6 |
4/22/2007 |
See below. |
|
radKIDS class |
6 |
4/29/2007 |
See below. |
|
radKIDS class |
5 |
5/6/2007 |
See below. |
|
Introduction to MySpace |
21 |
5/11/2007 |
The training was to show parents how a MySpace page
is obtained & set up, and how it used by teenagers. Also included a discussion on
internet safety. |
The JMU Police Department provides numerous programs for the
JMU and local community. Programs are tailored to the groupÕs needs and orientation.
For those requesting a program they can contact the Crime Prevention Office at
568-6910 or contact Sgt. Peggy Campbell by e-mail campbema@jmu.edu. A list of programs and a
description of each (PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS (B.E.W.A.R.E. information is incorporated in all Public Safety
programs as a core module):
General Safety Program
– Consists of an overview of the JMU Police Department, general safety
tips, alcohol, the RAD program, Operation ID, handling harassing telephone
calls and e-mails, bike registration and safety, date rape drugs, the Silent
Witness Program, Operation Life Saver among others. This program is
approximately one hour long.
Public Safety Orientation
– Presented throughout the year at both Orientation Fairs and group
meetings. This program consists of crime prevention/resistance and a basic
orientation to the university Police Department for new and transfer students.
Self-Defense/Personal Safety -
Presented by Sgt. Campbell, a certified RAD Instructor/Trainer. Topics covered
are personal safety tips, the Defensive Mindset, Postures of Conflict, the Use
of Physical Force and principles of self-defense. This program is approximately
one hour in length.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training – This self-defense class, Presented by Sgt. Campbell, a
certified RAD Instructor/Trainer and/or her assistants. This is a 15-hour
program designed specifically for women, is a nationally recognized course that
gives women the skills they need to prevent and survive a violent attack. It
covers educational aspects of self-defense and physical hands-on training of
defense techniques. The program is offered twice a semester, each being broken
up into five, three-hour blocks of instruction. The schedule for the RAD
classes is posted on the JMU Police web page http://www.jmu.edu/pubsafety. Students can
register for the class by contacting Sgt. Campbell at 568-6910 or by e-mail at campbema@jmu.edu.
Alcohol Awareness/Beer Goggles Program – This educational program demonstrates to students the results
of alcohol impairment in a hands-on environment. Participants wear goggles that
simulate the effects of alcohol and drug impairment. Allows students to
experience vision impairment without consumption, the opportunity to drive an
adult tricycle or play a video game while wearing the goggles. The hope of the
program is to decrease impaired driving incidents.
Identity Theft – This
program discusses the methods of how your identity is stolen, how you can tell
if you are a victim of identity theft, how to manage your personal information
and how to protect and manage your personal information on your computer.
Safe Breaks – Discusses
all aspects of having a safe break from classes, be it fall, winter or spring
break; securing property, notification of friends and family, travel tips and
safety kits; potential problems; what to do if confronted with an emergency or
you are the potential victim of a crime while on the road or at your
destination.
Compliance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act –
International Assn. College & University Law Enforcement AdministratorsÕ
(IACLEA) derived PowerPoint provides guidance and strategies for campus
administrators, including but not limited to police and/or security officials;
all having significant responsibility for student life and activities in their
keeping up-to-date with and support for their college or universityÕs
compliance with this set of federal laws administered by the U.S. Dept. of
Education. The amended PowerPoint includes added sections on coordinating
Clery with other federal laws, e.g., the Campus Sex Crimes
Protection Act, SuzanneÕs Law (missing
persons investigation procedures and policies) and the FERPA law (privacy act); how Clery impacts on those laws and vice versa.
Choices Student Orientation Fair – presented at the Admissions Choices Events
for prospective students. This
program consists of crime prevention/resistance and a basic orientation to the
university Police Department for new and transfer students.
The Duke is Right:
University Police in cooperation with the REACH Peers designed and presented this program on campus safety,
sexual assault prevention, substance abuse, and sexual health to approximately
3,300 freshman and transfer students in Wilson Hall during August Orientation.
The Duke is Right won an ÒOutstanding ProgramÓ award from the BACCHUS &
GAMMA Peer Education Network as well as ÒOutstanding New ProgramÓ and
ÒOutstanding Educational ProgramÓ at the JMU Leadership Celebration several
years ago.
Calling
the Shots – Judicially sanctioned
students for minor and major alcohol violations and minor drug violations
attend a three week, two hours each week program which addresses alcohol and
drug use and decision-making. A JMU police officer attends one of the three
classes in a session to discuss risk reduction strategies, laws, and consequences
for the Office of Judicial Affairs.
NGWSD Fair – National
Girls and Women in Sports Day fair
sponsored by the JMU Counseling Center for teenage girls. The University Police provided personal
safety and self defense information to attendees.
Kids Safety/ Stranger Danger –program for local day care children. Topics discussed included stranger
danger and personal safety.
radKIDS Program -
a personal empowerment safety
education program for 5 to 12 year olds.
The radKIDS program provides children with hope, options, and practical
skills to recognize, avoid, and, if necessary, escape violence and abuse. This
program is presented by certified radKIDS instructors Sgt. Peggy Campbell,
Officer John Campbell and Officer Debby Spart, who are members of the James
Madison University Police Department.
Workplace Safety –
an overview on workplace safety.
Topics of discussion included what to do in case of a fire alarm, how to
handle a disgruntled/irate customer, physical assaults, etc.
Judicial Affairs 101 – University Police in cooperation with the Judicial Affairs office presented an overview of
the Judicial Affairs Office, its purpose, process and procedures.
Teen Health Fair – University Police in cooperation with the Office of Children and Youth provided personal
safety/self defense information, alcohol education and general crime prevention
information for high school freshmen in local area high schools.
Benefits Fair –
University Police in cooperation with the Human Resource participated in an information fair for JMU
employees. The University Police
provided information on general crime prevention information and specific
information on the RAD and radkids programs.
Programs Offered but not Requested (though elements of
some of these programs were incorporated in some of the above listed programs
appearing in the table):
Responding to the Victim – discusses resources for and how to provide aid and comfort,
confidential and compassionate support to victims of sexual assault and sexual
harassment, as well as those who have been indirectly affected by the rape or
sexual assault of a friend or family member (secondary victims).
B.E.W.A.R.E. –
Basic Enforcement Warning and Risk Education as well as Alcohol Awareness and
Safety programs. Summarizes Resources for support and assistance; safety tips
for party attendance; impaired vision goggles; selected Virginia Alcohol codes
(and Keg Laws), Public Intoxication, Driving Under the Influence and Implied
Consent statutes; alcohol and noise related Harrisonburg ordinances; and
selected JMU Judicial Violations.
Bike/Pedestrian/Vehicle Safety
– includes a discussion of Virginia state traffic code and safety tips
for traveling through the JMU campus. This program is approximately one hour in
length.
S. A. F. E. Walkers and Drivers
– (Students and Faculty Educated) includes discussion on Virginia traffic
laws relating to pedestrians, intersections and drivers. This program is
approximately one hour in length.
Bike Registration and Operation I.D. – this program allows students to register their bikes (a JMU
policy requirement) and their valuable electronic equipment by filling out an
Operation ID card. This card is an excellent resource if an item is stolen,
providing the student with a quick reference. An engraver will also be
available for use. The actual time frame determined by attendance, usually an
hour.
Operation Lifesaver – is
an education program designed to help save lives at railroad grade crossings,
along railroad rights of way, in yards, on bridges and trestles and in tunnels.
Discusses Virginia laws concerning unauthorized vehicle track crossings and
trespass on rights of way and other property; in, around or on trains.
Silent Witness
– is a way for JMU students and employees to anonymously report crimes or
information about crimes to the JMU Police Department. All tips are checked out
by the JMU Police investigation unit.
OFFICE
OF RESIDENCE LIFE (ORL)
Personal
safety programs held in residence halls
during the 2006-07 academic year:
|
Month |
Type of Program |
Number of Programs |
Audience |
|
August/September |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
15 0 18 |
The audience for each of these programs is JMU
residential students. |
|
October |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
1 8 5 |
Same as above |
|
November |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
1 7 0 |
Same as above |
|
December |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
0 3 0 |
Same as above |
|
January |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
1 2 10 |
Same as above |
|
February |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
6 1 3 |
Same as above |
|
March |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
4 6 3 |
Same as above |
|
April |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
2 4 1 |
Same as above |
|
May |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Sexual Assault Education Safety & Security |
|
Same as above |
|
Totals |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness: 30 |
Sexual Assault Education: 31 |
Safety & Security: 40 |
Alcohol & Drug Awareness - includes programs on good and bad experiences with
alcohol, the judicial process, smart "party" behaviors, date rape
drugs and things to do that do not involve alcohol. Each residence hall
community is required by the department to present one program on the topic of
alcohol and drug awareness each semester. Target audience is residential
students.
Sexual Assault - includes the high
profile ORL/First Year Involvement. Each residence hall community is required
by the department to present one program on the topic of sexual assault
awareness each semester. Target audiences were resident students.
Personal Safety - (topics
included self defense, learning specifically about safety here on campus,
locking your room, etc.). Each residence hall community is required be the
department to present one program on the topic of personal safety awareness
each semester. Target audiences were resident students.
Jeanne Clery Act – Obligations to Report
Certain Events - The following
memorandum was issued to all 200 residence hall directors and resident advisers
in February, 2007. The memo gave staff instructions on the new crime reporting
obligations and procedures. Each staff group met during the week the memo was
issued to discuss its contents and to learn how to use the new Knowledge of
Crime – Statistical Disclosure Report Form. This new form was
posted on the Residence Life website with other important forms in our staff
resources section. The text of
that memo:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S.C. 1092, (the "Clery Act")
requires all colleges and universities receiving federal funds to take a
variety of actions aimed at educating their campus communities and the public
about crime, safety, abuse prevention, counseling resources, and other issues
concerning campus safety. One of the Clery Act's requirements is that
James Madison University compile and then publish information in its mandated
annual security and statistical report (titled Your
"Right-To-Know" at JMU) concerning the number of
federally-defined crimes "reported to a campus security authority or to
the local police." The Clery Act also articulates a very broad definition of
who should be treated as a campus security authority,
including anyone who has significant responsibility for "student and
campus activities."
Whenever you are aware that a crime has occurred in
the residence halls, you are obligated as a university official to report it.
Our preference is that all crimes are reported directly to the police.
In the rare instance when a crime is not
reported to the police, a Knowledge
of Crime – Statistical Disclosure Report Form must be completed and submitted with an Incident
Documentation Form through the
regular process to Residence Life.
If the crime has also been reported to the police, only the Incident Documentation
Form is necessary.
The Knowledge of Crime
– Statistical Disclosure Report Form is now
available on the ORL website under staff resources/forms.
Thank you very much for your
assistance with this important crime follow-up process.
WASHINGTON
SEMESTER PROGRAM
CRIME
PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY CLASSES PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007
|
PROGRAM |
AUDIENCE |
DATES PRESENTED |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
|
Washington Semester Orientation |
Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 Washington Semester
students |
August 26-27, 2006 January 6-7, 2007 |
As part of Washington Semester program orientation,
students were given an overview of safety and crime issues in the Boston
University Washington Center facility, the neighborhood, and DC in
general. BU Center Residence Director Mary Beth Fecteau described
building security procedures. In addition, students received hard copies
of ÒHow to Have a Safe Semester in DC,Ó a report prepared by the JMU Office
of Public Safety. |
ORIENTATION
OFFICE 2006-07
In
general:
Public
Safety Orientation is presented throughout the year at both Orientation Fairs
and group meetings. This program consists of crime prevention/resistance and a
basic orientation to the university Police Department for first-year and
transfer students. Prevention, intervention and education programs
specifically addressing rape, acquaintance rape and other sexual offenses are
regularly sponsored by a variety of organizations at JMU. The JMU Health
Center, Sexual Assault Prevention Office,
Counseling and Student Development Center, Women's Resource Center, and
C.A.R.E. (Campus Assault Response Emergency hot line - a student organization)
present programs throughout the year in classes, residence halls and student
organizations. Programs on sexual assault occur at least once each semester in
all residence halls and the topic is addressed at first-year orientation.
More
specifically:
|
PROGRAMS |
ATTENDANCE |
DATES PRESENTED |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
|
Transfer Orientation Resource Fair |
230 incoming transfer
students |
6/5/2006 |
Public safety provided
information and handouts to new students on crime prevention/resistance as
well as basic orientation to the University Police Department. |
|
Transfer Orientation Resource Fair |
135 incoming transfer
students |
6/6/2006 |
See above. |
|
Transfer Orientation Resource Fair |
125 incoming transfer
students |
6/8/2006 |
See above. |
|
Transfer Orientation Resource Fair |
162 incoming transfer
students |
6/9/2006 |
See above. |
|
Orientation staff training |
26 Orientation Program
Assistants and 240 First yeaR Orientation Guides |
8/21/2006 |
Members of Judicial Affairs and the University Health
Center educated Orientation student staff on judicial policies and alcohol
and substance abuse prevention. |
|
ÒThe Duke Is RightÓ |
Approximately 2800
first year students |
8/24/2006 |
Interactive program presented by REACH Peer Educators
of the JMU Health Center to educate freshmen on sexual assault prevention and
the dangers of substance abuse. |
|
Orientation Fair |
1500 first year
students |
8/25/2006 |
Public safety provided
information and handouts to new students on crime prevention/resistance as
well as basic orientation to the University Police Department. |
|
Transfer Orientation Resource Fair |
57 incoming transfer
students |
12/8/2006 |
See above. |
CENTER
FOR MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES 2006-07
The following was a crime prevention and personal safety
presentation that was conducted by the Center for Multicultural Student
Services:
PROGRAM
|
AUDIENCE
|
DATES PRESENTED
|
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
|
|
Party Policy and Safety |
Multicultural Student
Services (Organizational Roundtable) |
September 20, 2006 |
Information presented to
student leaders regarding procedures to implement for a on-campus
party. Items discussed were (1) door safety (2) security of money (3)
contact information (3) give a clear and detailed description of any persons
suspected of breaking a law or violation |
LIST OF CRIME PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY
CLASSES PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007 OFFICE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
PREVENTION
PROGRAM
|
AUDIENCE
|
DATES PRESENTED
|
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
|
|
Dating
Violence 101 |
WomenÕs
Studies 200 class, HHS 407, Madison Equality, JMU Residence Halls, JMU Brown
Bag series |
10/10/06 11/1/06 11/14/06 1/29/07 3/12/07 3/20/07 |
This
program allows participants to learn the difference between healthy
relationships and abusive relationships. Participants will learn to recognize signs of a
potentially dangerous situation. |
|
Violence
Against Women |
WomenÕs
Studies 200 class, JMU Students |
11/21/06 1/17/07 |
This
program discusses violence against women throughout history and the steps
society can take to help end this pandemic problem. |
|
Sensitive
Response |
Student
Life RAÕs and Hall Directors, JMU Cadets, CSDC Graduate Assistants and
Pre-Doctoral Students |
8/18/06 8/22/06 8/24/06 2/15/07 |
This
program is designed to teach various group organizations how to meet the
needs of victims of sexual assault and relationship violence. |
|
Sexual
Assault Prevention |
JMU
Athletics, JMU Brown Bag series, JMU Residence Halls |
10/9/06 10/25/06 11/20/06 3/12/07 4/4/07 4/10/07 |
This
program offers an insight into the facts vs. myths about rape, education and
how to promote healthy views regarding women in our society. |
|
Mirror,
Mirror on the Wall |
JMU
Sororities |
2/26/07 |
This
program lists resources, identifies myths, facts and behaviors associated
with eating disorders. |
|
Your
Role as a CARE Volunteer |
New
CARE member trainees |
3/24/07 |
This
program addresses the importance of resources and referrals, as well as
allows the participant to become acquainted with various responses to sexual
assault. This program also
addresses the cultural differences and individuality of survivors of sexual
assault. |
|
Resource
and Referral: What is the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention |
JMU
Students and Staff HR
Diversity Training |
10/20/06 4/6/07 5/4/07 |
This
program offers information about our office and the services we provide, as
well as other resources on campus and in the local community. |
|
Alcohol,
Women and Sexual Assault |
Health
& Human Services Class, JMU Brown Bag series |
11/7/06 4/3/07 |
This
program focuses on reducing the risk of sexual assault by discussing it
relationship with alcohol and various myths, facts, and abuse factors. |
|
Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response |
ROTC University
Health Center |
9/26/06 4/26/07 |
This
program focuses on they various types of sexual assault; learning how to stay
safe; knowing what to do if a friend has been sexually assaulted; and listing
various ways in helping to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. |
|
Offender
Program |
Offenders
sanctioned by the JMU Judicial Affairs Office |
10/19/06 |
This
program educates and counsels the student offender who has been convicted of
a sexual assault crime in either the criminal justice system or the campus
judicial system. This program is
designed as another tool to reduce the potential victimization of women. |
|
Date
Rape Hearing |
Judicial
Affairs Office |
10/27/06 5/22/07 |
This
program is designed to teach those chosen to participate in a Òdate rape
hearingÓ the fundamentals of expectations and how to respond to those. |
|
Take
Back The Night |
Open
to all JMU students, faculty and staff |
3/27/07 |
This
is an annual event that allows victims or secondary victims to speak out
against violence in our society.
This event includes professional speakers, music, a speak-out and
candlelight vigil to Òbreak the silenceÓ of violence against women and men. |
|
Sexual
Assault Issues in Therapy |
Safe
Society Zone Conference, FL |
10/30/06 10/31/06 |
This
program is designed to offer participants the insight of dealing with a
victim of sexual assault during therapy. |
|
Adult
Life as a Survivor of Child Maltreatment |
Camp
Kaleidoscope NAMI,
PSYC Graduate Class |
10/3/06 10/6/06 10/24/06 10/25/06 3/20/07 |
This
program provides participants with definitions of child maltreatment, as well
as characteristics of abusers.
Discussion of actual case studies is presented giving the impact upon
adult survivors. |
|
Women
Leading |
International
Leadership Conference |
6/11/06 3/24/07 |
This
program identifies the strength of women through communication and how it
applies in everyday life. |
|
Community
Coalition on Alcohol Abuse |
JMU
Faculty, Students, and Staff Local
Community Members |
10/6/06 10/16/06 |
This
coalition is designed to build stronger bridges between JMU, Harrisonburg,
and Rockingham County communities regarding alcohol abuse on the JMU campus. |
|
Alcohol
Awareness |
FAR
open house for bar owners, Brown Bag series |
3/21/07 3/26/07 4/11/07 |
Various
members of the Coalition answer questions about alcohol and its consequences. |
|
Sexual
Harassment: The Key to Stopping Harassment is Prevention |
Human
Resources Training for Staff, ROTC, Library Staff, UHC Staff, JMU Athletes |
7/25/06 8/23/06 8/30/06 8/31/06 11/9/06 2/19/07 2/20/07 |
This
program provides participants with definitions, victim impact, how to report,
and responding to a victim of sexual harassment. |
OFFICE
OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS - SANCTIONED PROGRAMS
(some collaborative with Public Safety and other offices) ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007
PROGRAM
|
AUDIENCE
|
DATES PRESENTED
|
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
|
|
By the Numbers |
Judicially sanctioned students for minor alcohol
violations |
10 sessions in September (60
students) 12 sessions in October (84 students) 10 sessions in November (92 students) 7 sessions in December (59 students) 10 sessions in January (83 students) 10 sessions in February (70 students) 6 sessions in March (49
students) 8 sessions in April (62 students) |
One time, two hour program which addresses VA and Harrisonburg
laws and JMU policies related to alcohol. Health and legal risk reduction
strategies are discussed as well as safety precautions related to alcohol
use. |
|
Calling the Shots |
Judicially sanctioned students for minor and major
alcohol violations and minor drug violations |
Three 3 week session in September (15 students) Three 3 week sessions in October (14 students) Five 3 week sessions in November (29 students) Three 3 week sessions in December (9 students) Three 3 week sessions in January (26 students) One 3 week sessions in February (8 students) One 3 week session in March (10 students) Four 3 week sessions in April (31 students) |
A three week, two hours each week program which
addresses alcohol and drug use and decision-making. A Harrisonburg or JMU
police officer attends one of the 3 classes in a session to discuss risk
reduction strategies, laws, and consequences. |
|
Back on Track |
Judicially sanctioned students for repeated minor or
major alcohol and/or drug violations |
One 5 week program ending 10/12/06 (4 students) One 5 week program ending 11/16/06 (2 students) One 5 week program ending 12/04/06 (4 students) One 5 week program ending 2/28/07 (4 students) Three 5 week programs ending 4/2, 18,&, 23/07 (9 students) |
A five week, two hours each week, program which
addresses alcohol and drug use and the stages of change. Harm reduction to
self and others is addressed. Counseling center staff are involved in one session
to inform students about health risks and resources. |
JMU's
sanctioned alcohol/drug program, IMPACT, is designed on a three-tiered system.
Each program becomes progressively more intense as the severity of the
substance use violations increase. Students' individual needs regarding alcohol
or drug intervention are determined prior to placement.
IMPACT I: By the Numbers - This
two-hour program examines the reason for the establishment of Community
Standards. An overview of existing policies and laws is given. The students are
then given the opportunity to examine these policies and laws. Students are
also offered practical tips for avoiding negative consequences of alcohol use.
This short course was designed for minor alcohol violations and has an accompanying
fee of $50.
IMPACT II: Calling the Shots -
This three-week program asks students to review their past decisions in regards
to alcohol and drugs. Students are guided towards making future decisions more
consistent with their values and in compliance with the law. This program was
designed for students with major or multiple minor violations of the alcohol or
drug policy and carries a fee of $50.
IMPACT III: Back On Track - This
five-week program offers a more in-depth look at the effects of alcohol and
drugs on an individual, and is based on the trans-theoretical model of change.
Through small group process, students are challenged to identify their issues
with drugs or alcohol and acknowledge the seriousness of their behaviors. This
intensive program might serve as a student's last chance before suspension and
is used for most major alcohol/drug violations or for students with repeated
violations. This program has a fee of $50.
Values Workshop - This four-hour
interactive workshop reviews the components of ethical decision-making. Group
interaction and discussion lead students on a journey to discover their own
values system, to consider their responsibility to others and how that might
play a role in their future decision-making. Criteria for referral include, but
is not limited to: computer misuse, failure to comply with a disciplinary
decision, personal abuse, non-compliance with an official request, etc.). Some
students with honor code violations are referred to this program as well. This workshop
has an accompanying fee of $50.
Civic Learning As a Sanction -
This program is used for students who have violated University policy and lack
a connection with the university campus. Through completion of the civic
learning program, students make a connection with one of several university
offices and perform tasks specific to that organization. Civic learning
includes completion of site hours, partnership with a faculty/staff mentor, and
a final learning paper. Hours can vary between 25 and 75 hours.
Civic Responsibility - This
two-session program is used as a sanction for students who have violated
policies that impact their community (such as disorderly conduct, vandalism,
pulling a false alarm, or theft). Through discussions, readings, and other
activities, students examine the concepts of character, citizenship, and
community in connection with the ideals of James Madison, the man.
Anger Management Program –
Referred to Counseling and Student Development Center
Sexual Offenders Program -
Referred to Office of Sexual Assault Prevention
Freshmen
Outreach - Learning Outcomes:
☼
Students become acquainted with
the judicial staff and their responsibilities.
☼
Students will identify possible
consequences of their choices related to alcohol and drug use.
☼
Students will be able to define
the Three Strikes, Parental Notification, and Off-Campus Adjudication policies.
☼
Students will gain knowledge of
judicial policies such as non-compliance, weapons and personal abuse.
CRIME PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY
CLASSES PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-07 by the COUNSELING
& STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER – BASICS, CHOICES and ANGER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
|
AUDIENCE
|
DATES PRESENTED
|
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
|
BASICS – Brief
Alcohol Screening & Intervention with College Students-Counseling &
Student Development Center |
Referrals from The Office
of Judicial Affairs mainly. A few referrals from The Office of Sexual Assault
Prevention & CSDC. |
2006-07 individual
sessions. Average 2 sessions per student – 56 sessions. (28 individual
sessions) |
A Harm Reduction
Approach—BASICS is a preventive intervention for college students 18 to
24 years old. It is aimed at students who drink alcohol heavily and have
experienced or are at risk for alcohol-related problems such as poor class
attendance, missed assignments, accidents, sexual assault, and violence.
Students are seen individually by a clinician. BASICS is a non-judgmental and
non-confrontational approach, and is conducted over the course of two 50
minute interviews, and these brief, limited interventions prompt students to
change their drinking patterns. Before or after the
first interview, the student receives a self-report questionnaire to
complete. From the questionnaire and the first interview, information is
gathered about the studentÕs alcohol consumption pattern, personal beliefs
about alcohol, understanding of social alcohol norms, and family history. The second interview,
which occurs approximately 2 weeks after the initial interview, provides the
student with personalized feedback on myths about alcoholÕs effects, facts on
alcohol norms, ways to reduce future risks associated with alcohol use, and a
menu of options to assist in making changes. BASICS is a CSAP (The
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention) Model Program and a NIAAA (National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism) Tier 1 Program demonstrated to
be effective with college students in reducing drinking and alcohol-related
harm. |
|
CHOICES – A Brief
Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program |
G-Health (mainly freshmen) 100 |
Fall Semester 2006 |
Choices is a brief
alcohol abuse prevention and harm reduction program, for college students,
involving interactive journaling. Choices is conducted in a 1 session
90-minute, peer-facilitated group. Students are presented with alcohol
information and they are given the opportunity to reflect on what they have
learned as it relates to their Choices regarding drinking in their personal
journals. The Choices group intervention is non-confrontational and assists
students to make their own decisions about alcohol consumption. The aim of
this group intervention is to help students make informed Choices. They are
asked to apply what they have learned in a series of self-reflective
questions.
|
|
Anger Management –
Counseling & Student Development Center |
Referrals
from Judicial Offenses (3 students)
Self
Referred (14 students)
JMU
Public
|
7
separate individual sessions for the OJA referrals.
14
intake and 14 exit interview sessions for the self-referred students to
complete the anger certificate.
6
Anger Management workshops with a total of 93 attending.
|
See description below This program does not
include individual counseling sessions like the more intensive program we
provide for students who are judicially referred. To register for this
program students have a certificate program intake appointment. To gain
the certificate students attend four workshops, complete four hours of
reading on anger and review four hours of taped materials on anger. They
write a one page reaction to each book and tape reviewed. All materials
are turned in during the exit interview.* This is a one hour workshop
on anger management. |
|
Back On Track |
Judicial
Referrals for alcohol/drug offenses
|
As
needed through Judicial Affairs.
|
Education as to effects
of alcohol, drugs, and progression and identification of addiction. |
*COUNSELING & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S
ANGER MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
(AMCP)
Students seen individually for any sexual assault
were/are referred to Office of Sexual Assault for follow-up and assistance in
any kind of judicial/legal options. The report of that offense comes from
that office, even if the student is still receiving services from CSDC.
The
AMCP includes assessment of anger expression and readiness for change in the
student, three individual anger management counseling sessions, and assigned
reading and taped materials. The following is the AMCP protocol:
1.
ASSESSMENT PAPERWORK
These self-report assessment instruments are to be completed by the student
upon referral. Referred students are instructed to bring the completed
paperwork to Varner House Counseling & Student Development Center and put
it in the coordinatorÕs mail box. At this time students see the front office staff
to schedule an appointment with the coordinator for at least one week from the
current date.
o
Readiness for change measure – Modified URICA
o
Anger expression inventory – STAXI
o
Authorization to Release information about satisfactory completion or
failure to complete this required protocol
2.
FIRST AMCP APPOINTMENT
This is the first of three face-to-face appointments that the student will need
to attend in order to fulfill AMCP requirements. In this session, the following
agenda will be completed:
o
Issues related to limitations of confidentiality of these sessions are
reviewed to insure that informed consent is obtained to release relevant
information about completion or failure to satisfactorily complete this
protocol.
o
A general clinical assessment is conducted.
o
Student registers for appropriate certificate program workshops.
o
Program requirements are discussed, including required reading, taped
materials, reaction papers and appointments.
o
Feedback is provided about the outcomes of the self-report assessments
completed earlier.
o
Perceived benefits of the acting-out behaviors for which the student was
sanctioned are examined.
o
Perceived consequences (risks) of the acting-out behaviors for which the
student was sanctioned are examined.
o
Begin discussion of what risk(s) the student would like to reduce (time
permitting).
o
Schedule next appointment for approximately one week later.
3.
SECOND AMCP APPOINTMENT
o
Review material from last session.
o
Review the past week to examine how the student responded to challenging
situations.
o
More specifically identify risks student would like to reduce.
o
Identify one or more specific steps the student can take in order to
accomplish those risk reduction goals.
o
Schedule follow up appointment toward end of semester. Student must
turn reaction papers in to the coordinatorÕs mail box one week prior to follow
up appointment.
4.
FOLLOW UP AMCP APPOINTMENT
á
Review steps taken since last appointment
á
Review ways in which the student responded to
challenging situations since last appointment.
á
As appropriate, revise the specific steps identified as
helpful in the previous meeting. Further appointments may be considered as
helpful next steps.
á
Review reaction papers students have written regarding
AMCP reading and taped materials.
á
Complete follow up inventories and evaluation of this
protocol.
á
A memo indicating that the student has completed the
sanction is sent to the referring University office, with a copy sent to the
student.
LIST OF CRIME PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY
CLASSES PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007 by the OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION
The Office of Health Promotion, a unit within the
University Health Center realm, sponsors classes and programs on a variety of
health and safety issues, including substance abuse, sexual health, body image
and eating disorders, sexual assault & healthy relationships, nutrition,
club drugs, stress, safe spring break, and suicide prevention. The Reality
Educators Advocating Campus Health (REACH Peers) are trained students who
design and present programs on these topics to educate their peers in residence
halls, fraternity and sorority houses, student organizations, health fairs,
information booths, and as guest speakers in classes. The Office of Health Promotion now located in Blue Ridge
Hall, rooms 301-308.
PROGRAM
|
AUDIENCE
|
DATES PRESENTED
|
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
|
|
SMASHED (Students Making
Aware Safe Health and Educated Drinking Decisions) Alcohol Awareness Program |
Kinesiology 100 classes |
Nov. 13, 2006 Nov. 14, 2006 Apr. 2, 2007 Apr. 3, 2007 (presented 4 times on each
of the above dates) |
This program allows
individuals to learn common alcohol facts and myths. Participants will be
able to recognize the signs/symptoms of alcohol poisoning; identify safe ways
to get home; and identify people who may have a drinking problem. |
|
SMASHED (Students Making
Aware Safe Health and Educated Drinking Decisions) Alcohol Awareness Program |
JMU students, Residence
Life RAÕs and Hall Directors; SafeRides General Body Members;
Sorority/Fraternity Life |
Sept.26, 2006 Nov. 19, 2006 Feb. 17, 2007 (3 times
presented to Greek Life – New Member Ed Day) Mar. 12, 2007 Apr. 10, 2007 |
This program allows
individuals to learn common alcohol facts and myths. Participants will be
able to recognize the signs/symptoms of alcohol poisoning; identify safe ways
to get home; and identify people who may have a drinking problem. |
|
Alcohol 101 Program |
Life Skills for Athletes
Class |
Oct. 2 2006 (2 classes) Apr. 9, 2007 Apr. 10, 2007 |
This program was delivered
to all first year athletes.
Participants will be able to recognize the signs/symptoms of alcohol
poisoning; identify safe ways to get home; and identify people who may have a
drinking problem. |
|
Duke is Right |
First Year Students |
Aug. 24, 2006 |
This program is performed
during Orientation and educates and entertains the freshmen class with
information on alcohol, sexual health, sexual assault, and campus safety. |
|
10 Seconds Can Change Your
Life: The Power of One Decision |
JMU Students, Faculty, and
Staff |
Oct. 16, 2006 |
This program was presented
by Bobby Petrocelli. Bobby shares how a drunk driving impacted his life. This
presentation provides insight into responsible decision making. Participants
will learn the tools necessary to make low risk drinking choices and lessen
the negative effects of alcohol in their lives. |
|
ItÕs 5 oÕclock somewhere
Alcohol Awareness Fair |
JMU Students, Faculty, and
Staff |
Oct. 16, 2006 |
This program was a passport
program held as an Information Fair hosting several on campus organizations,
campus offices and community agencies providing Alcohol Prevention
information. |
|
Sex and the Burg |
JMU students, Residence
Life RAÕs and Hall Directors; JMU Sororities |
Oct. 8, 2006 Nov. 7, 2006 |
This program allows
individuals to identify STDs, healthy relationships, and sexual health myths |
LIST OF CRIME PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY CLASSES
PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-2007 by the OFFICE of COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING
|
Programs |
Attendance |
Dates Presented |
Program Description |
|
ASB Emergency Procedures |
45 |
2/10/07 |
Alternative Spring Break leader training concerning
safety and emergency protocols. |
LIST
OF CRIME PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY CLASSES PROVIDED IN ACADEMIC YEAR
2006-2007 by the OFFICE of INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
|
PROGRAMS |
ATTENDANCE |
DATES PRESENTED |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
|
Spring 2007 Study Abroad Orientation |
118 |
09/17/06 |
Safety precautions and security concerns while traveling
abroad |
|
Spring 2007 Non-JMU Study Abroad Orientation |
66 |
11/28/06 and 11/29/06 |
Safety
precautions and security concerns while traveling abroad |
|
Summer and Fall 2007 Short Term Study Abroad
Orientation |
220 |
2/25/07 |
Safety
precautions and security concerns while traveling abroad |
|
Short Term 2007 Study Abroad Orientation |
399 |
3/18/07 |
Safety
precautions and security concerns while traveling abroad |
|
Summer and fall 2007 Non-JMU Study Abroad Orientation |
64 |
4/24/07 and 4/25/07 |
Safety
precautions and security concerns while traveling abroad |
|
International Internship Orientation |
13 |
4/29/07 |
Safety
precautions and security concerns while traveling abroad |
Office
of Public Safety
Anthony-Seeger
Hall
MSC
6810
James
Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807