{"id":31,"date":"2026-07-15T12:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/sexual-misconduct\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:09:37","slug":"sexual-misconduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ecrt\/sexual-misconduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Misconduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-111 size-large\" alt=\"The image shows the University of Michigan-Flint building with a glass roof and surrounding trees, set against a blue sky.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/upav-northbank-center-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span 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Sexual misconduct as a term is frequently used in institutional policies to categorize behaviors such as: rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, dating violence, and stalking. Behaviors that fall under this term may or may not also be against local law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behavior that creates a hostile environment or is perceived to impact a person\u2019s employment, academic standing or participation in university programs could be considered sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Education &amp; Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint provides <a href=\"\/ecrt\/education-training\/\">sexual assault awareness and prevention education and sexual violence prevention education<\/a> to all incoming students. It also offers bystander intervention training to students, as well as offering employees education and training to foster and maintain a welcoming, supportive, inclusive and diverse working and learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Importance of Reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a safe campus, it is important that everyone has accurate information about confidential resources and reporting options. When sexual misconduct is not reported or taken seriously, it cannot be effectively addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many who experience sexual misconduct do not report it because they fear that nothing will happen or they will not be believed. UM-Flint takes all reports of sexual misconduct seriously and works with complainants to prevent and respond to retaliation. Those concerned about the consequences of reporting are encouraged to seek confidential assistance. 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