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Individuals that experience sexual harassment, sexual violence, or intimate partner violence are strongly encouraged to seek immediate assistance. Your first priority should be to get to a place of safety. You should then obtain necessary medical treatment as soon as possible in order to prevent or treat sexually transmitted diseases and screen for the presence of any date rape drugs. Undergoing a medical examination is also critical to preserving evidence and is a time-sensitive process. Exams can typically be conducted up to five days from the date of the incident, but you are encouraged to seek assistance as soon as possible to prevent the loss of evidence.

If you are in an immediate crisis, call 911.

Although the following individuals and offices are considered non-confidential resources and are responsible employees who must report allegations of gender-based discrimination and sexual violence under federal law and university policy, they are also able to assist members of the Stetson Community in understanding processes and resources at their disposal, while maintaining individuals privacy where possible. 

Title IX Leadership Team 

The members of the Title IX Leadership Team, which includes the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators, can be contacted directly to provide help and direct those who have experienced sexual misconduct and sexual violence to appropriate resources. 

Public Safety

When someone reports an act of sexual misconduct or sexual violence to the Department of Public Safety, the appropriate law enforcement agency may also be notified. If the incident reported can be classified as a felony offense, law enforcement will automatically be notified regardless of whether a Reporting Party wishes to pursue prosecution. Public Safety will also notify a Stetson University professional staff member who will respond and provide resources and support for the student. The filing of a complaint under this policy is independent of any criminal investigation or proceeding, and (except that the university's investigation may be delayed temporarily while the criminal investigators are gathering evidence) the university will not wait for the conclusion of any criminal investigation or proceedings to commence its own investigation and take interim measures to protect the Reporting Party and the university community.

Stetson University Public Safety
405 N. Amelia Ave
DeLand, FL 32723
386-822-7300

Public Safety at the College of Law
1219 61st. Street S.
Gulfport, FL 33707
727-343-1262

Stetson's Peer Advisory Council for Title IX (PACT)

Stetson University is a recipient of a grant from the Department of Justice to reduce domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on college campuses. This grant and the director support the education of the Stetson community through PACT. The Director and PACT members share an ultimate goal to end domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campus. They seek to foster dialogue around Title IX issues, educate our community, empower active bystanders, support survivors, help our peers understand and utilize the Title IX process, and build awareness around the facts of sexual and domestic violence. The Director and all members of PACT are trained mandated reporters. Students on the DeLand campus can learn more about PACT online and connect via Email or Instagram, 

The following individuals and offices are considered confidential resources and are able to assist members of the Stetson Community in understanding processes and resources at their disposal while maintaining individuals' privacy. 

DeLand Campus

Stetson University Student Counseling Services
386-822-8900
*Crisis counseling may be needed when a student is in extreme distress. This may be needed after a traumatic event, such as a serious threat to safety, an injury or assault, the death of a friend or family member, or a disaster. The student may contact Student Counseling Services during regular working hours by phone or in-person (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., generally). After business hours, students may call 386-822-8740 to be connected to the Volusia County Crisis Response Team. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, select option 1. For all other mental health needs, select option 7. 

Religious and Spiritual Life 
386-822-7523

Stetson University Health Services 
386-822-8150

College of Law

College of Law Student Counseling Services 
727-562-7575 

All Employees

The Employee Assistance Program (company code: stetson)
800-624-5544

DeLand Area Resources

Advent Health Hospital, DeLand: 386-943-4650

Halifax Health Hospital, Deltona: 386-425-6100

Volusia County Crisis Response Team: 386-822-8740  

Family Life Center, 24-hour Crisis hotline: 386-437-3505

 

Gulfport/Tampa Area Resources

St. Anthony's Hospital: St. Petersburg: 727-825-1100

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: 813-234-1234 

Suncoast Center: 727-530-7273 

 

Florida Bar Resources

Florida Lawyers Assistance (FLA):  800-282-8981

Lawyer Referral Service of the Florida Bar:  800-342-8011   

 

General National Resources, Referrals, and Support

Reasonable Accommodations

The Title IX team can assist pregnant and parenting students to ensure that there is no discrimination or harassment on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, or related conditions, including recovery. Title IX also ensures the right to take medically necessary leave and to be free of harassment, intimidation, or other discrimination because of pregnancy-related conditions.

Pregnant and parenting students, staff, or faculty who experience harassment or discrimination may contact the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators, who may work in conjunction with the Accessibility Services Centers to provide reasonable accommodations.

Lactation Rooms and Changing Tables

Stetson University's DeLand Campus provides lactation rooms for use by students and employees. One is located on the first floor of the Lynn Business Center by the restrooms. The other is located on the 2nd floor of the CUB, south side (above the coffee shop) in room 202. 

Stetson University College of Law Gulfport Campus provides a lactation room in room D-203.

Changing tables are located either in the lactation room or in a nearby restroom.

Other Resources

The Pregnant Scholar is a great resource and reference site with information about how Title IX applies to pregnant and parenting students. 

 

 

In some cases of gender-based misconduct, sexual assault, or domestic violence, an injunction for protection (restraining order) may be possible through local courts. Stetson University encourages members of our community to avail themselves of all resources and protective actions that may be helpful in a given situation. In cases where an injunction is sought and/or gained, please let the Title IX coordinator know as we may be able to provide additional assistance on-campus through our Public Safety offices. 

DeLand Campus

Volusia County

You may file for an Injunction for Protection (commonly referred to as a restraining order) with the Volusia County Clerk of Courts office. The Clerk's Office will assist a victim with filing a Petition for Injunction Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. After normal business hours, assistance is available by calling the Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-500-1119 or 386-255-2102, Daytona Beach, FL.

Nearby Counties

Flagler County

Lake County

Seminole County

College of Law

Pinellas County

You may file for an Injunction for Protection with the Pinellas County Clerk of Courts office at one of the locations listed below, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., excluding county holidays.  For more information call (727) 464-7000. 

  • Civil Court Records
    315 Court Street, Room 170
    Clearwater, FL 33756
  • Criminal Justice Center 
    14250 49th Street North
    Clearwater, FL 33762
  • St. Petersburg Branch Office 
    545 First Avenue North, Room 101
    St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Hillsborough County

You may file for an Injunction for Protection in Hillsborough County at the locations listed below: 

  • George E. Edgecomb Courthouse
    Family Law Department
    800 E. Twiggs St.
    Tampa, FL
    813-276-8100 x 4356
    (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Saturday through Sunday and holidays)
  • Plant City Courthouse Annex
    302 N. Michigan Avenue
    Plant City, FL
    813-276-8100 x 452
    (8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday)
  • Spring of Tampa Bay (Domestic Violence Shelter)
    813-247-7233

Stetson's Peer Advisory Council for Title IX (PACT): Students on the DeLand campus can connect with PACT via Email or Instagram

Stetson University Update on Changes Related to the new federal Title IX Regulations. View the Webinar from 08/03/2020. (Transcipt)

How Do I Help?  Advice on Talking to Victims