Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention
What Is Sexual Violence?
According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), Sexual violence affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year.
It is defined as any unwanted, forced, or coerced sexual contact without the consent or against the will of another person. It can range from inappropriate touching to penetration. It includes the crimes of sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse.
LEARN MORE: Types of Sexual Violence
Sexual Assault 101
Make a Report
The Boulder Valley School District is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students.
Victims of sexual harassment are encouraged to report the incident to an adult they trust, whether it is a school counselor, administrator or law enforcement. Reports can be made orally or in writing. Written reports can be made using the Board's Complaint form, AC-E2(English)/ AC-E2 (Spanish) or by email to TitleIX@bvsd.org.
https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/be-ready/child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting
The District's Role
There is no place for this type of behavior in the halls of our schools or anywhere in BVSD. As a district we are taking action to better educate our students about sexual assault, consent and prevention.
Sexual Harassment Policy
It is essential that students and staff members have the confidence that the Boulder Valley School District will do everything in its power to protect victims and to take action against misconduct.
Over the past year, BVSD has been working to strengthen our sexual harassment policies (GBAA-English/ GBAA-Spanish and JBB) and investigation procedures (AC, AC-R, AC-E2 English). (AC, AC-R, AC-E2 Spanish)
Title IX
Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.
Regardless of whether sexual harassment (that includes sexual violence) occurs at school, Title IX obligates school districts to address any impact of that conduct on students that interferes with their ability to access their education. This means that schools must provide students with their Title IX rights and the contact information for adults at school who can respond to allegations of misconduct and put in place interim remedies to support impacted students. If students experience harassment or retaliation resulting from the exercise of their Title IX rights, then schools are legally obligated to take action to stop it from recurring.
In terms of Title IX investigations, the School District is obligated to investigate and take action to stop misconduct that is impacting students at school, but there is not a strict timeline for such investigations. When the same allegations are being investigated by law enforcement, then the School District wants to minimize potential trauma for students by using information from law enforcement's investigation as much as possible. Most often, we do this by, among other things, using information in police reports, juvenile petitions, and information shared by the DA’s office as the substantive information for the School District’s Title IX investigation while also providing due process to the involved parties as required by the U.S. Department of Education rules and regulations governing school districts. While law enforcement investigations and any related legal proceedings are being conducted, the School District’s focus is on providing interim remedies to support students.
Title IX Rights (English)
Title IX Rights (Spanish)
Title IX Handout (Spanish)
Title IX Postcard (Spanish)
Title IX Poster (Spanish)
Supportive Measures (Spanish)
Title IX Video Presentations
District Title IX Trainings
Annual Required Staff Training
August 2020 - Current
(Users will need to create a Public School Works account to view staff trainings)
- Title IX: Protecting Students and School Employees from Sexual Harassment (General Awareness)
- Title IX: Additional Information for Coordinators, Investigators and Decision-Makers
- Title IX: How To Investigate And Adjudicate Formal Complaints
- Title IX: Informal Resolution Process
Additional Trainings by Year
Hotlines
If there is immediate threat to your child or others call call 911 immediately.
National Sexual Assault Telephone and Online Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) Text Line
303-443-7300
Text “BRAVE” to 20121
Resources
BVSD Policies
AC: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (English | Spanish)
AC-R: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (Regulation) (English | Spanish)
AC-R-2: Sexual Harassment Investigation Procedures and Grievance Process (Title IX) (English | Spanish)
AC-E1: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (Exhibit 1) (English | Spanish)
AC-E2: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (Exhibit 2: Complaint Form) (English | Spanish)
GBAA: Sexual Harassment (English | Spanish)
Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officers for the district:
Elizabeth Lundell
Equity Counsel/Title IX Coordinator
Boulder Valley School District
6500 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
720.561.8091
elizabeth.lundell@bvsd.org
titleIX@bvsd.org