AP 3434 — Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX
and AP 5500 – Standards of Conduct). “Sexual assault,” “dating violence,” “domestic violence,” and “stalking” are defined in Administrative Procedure 3434 – Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX. It is the responsibility of each person involved in sexual activity to ensure that they have the affirmative consent of the other or others to engage in the sexual activity. Lack of protest or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence mean consent. Affirmative consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual activity and can be revoked at any time. The existence of a dating relationship between the persons involved, or the fact of past sexual relations between them, should never by itself be assumed to be an indicator of consent. “Affirmative consent” means affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. These written procedures and protocols are designed to ensure victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking receive treatment and information. (For physica l assaults/violence, see also AP 3500, 3510, and 3515). All students, faculty members or staff members who allege they are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking on District property shall be provided with information regarding options and assistance available to them. Information shall be available from the Campus Safety Department, which shall maintain the identity and other information about alleged sexual assaul