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Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy and Protocol

Loyola Marymount University

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Red
Speech Code Category

Harassment Policies
Last updated

April 25, 2023

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Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy and Protocol Definitions

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Sexual Misconduct is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unsolicited requests for sexual favors….

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How is Title IX Sexual Harassment different from LMU's definition of Sexual Misconduct?

...the Student-on-Student Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy and Protocol defines Sexual Misconduct to cover Sexual Harassment that either does not meet Title IX's Sexual Harassment definition, meaning it need not be severe, pervasive and objectively offensive to warrant an allegation, or occurs in a location that is outside of Title IX's defined jurisdiction.

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