Maine Maritime Academy

Department of Residential Life

 

Sexual Assault Resources

POLICY

The safety from harm of every individual in a college society is a necessity. Sexual assault is any physical sexual contact, as defined by Maine law, to which one has not given consent. Such conduct will not be condoned at Maine Maritime Academy. This means the individuals involved must state clearly what they do and do not want to occur between them. (Consent is willingly and verbally agreeing to specific sexual contact or conduct.)

Maine Maritime Academy is a residential, educational community committed to providing a safe atmosphere. In doing so, we are obligated to protect the dignity, safety, and self-respect of all members of the College community. The College will not tolerate any known acts that interfere with this commitment including any form of sexual intimidation, abuse or assault, which includes all incidents of criminal sexual conduct as defined by Maine Law.

In accordance with Maine Maritime’s assumption of a sense of responsibility for the welfare of the community and an obligation on the part of each individual to respect the rights of others, a student who violates the College standards for sexual conduct could be subjected to sanctions under the Undergraduate Community Conduct Code: Judicial System, even though he or she may not be prosecuted in the criminal justice system for that conduct. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including dismissal with prejudice.

Maine Maritime Academy is committed to referring members of the College community who are victims of sexual assault to trained Sexual Assault Counselors. Currently we are affiliated with Downeast Sexual Assault Services as our primary referral point.

*All information taken from the Community Code of Conduct, Part IV:  Section B (Student Handbook).