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Sparc Go - Interpersonal Violence Education

Awareness & Education

Sparc Go – Interpersonal Violence Education

The college acquired SPARC Go, an online training developed by SUNY, entitled "Sexual & Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course." This courseoffers tools to understand interpersonal violence and navigate ways of responding. This is an optional course for the campus community and is approximately 30 minutes, with the option to stop and start if needed.
 
Content is researched-based and separated into three (3) modules.

 

  • Module one (1) talks through various forms of sexual harassment and defines dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and consent
  • Module two (2) goes through several resources such as Title IX, reporting options, and national hotlines for support
  • Module three (3) discusses safe ways to be an active bystander and provides external resources to help identify healthy relationships and ways to help end violence.

*Additional references are accessible within this training, along with a short end-of-the-course survey.
 

A trigger warning, as well as on-campus and off-campus resources are provided in this optional training. Content contains topics involving sexual and interpersonal violence, which some viewers may find sensitive.

*This is a zero-cost/credit training for educational, awareness, and informational purposes. Employees will have access to this course through the PD Canvas Catalog.


 

Poster for SPARC, a sexual and interpersonal violence prevention course, with Orange Technical College logo.

Victim Assistance: Rights and Options

Under the Clery Act, if a student or an employee reports to the college that they have been the victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, whether the offense occurred on or off campus, the college will provide a written explanation of your rights and options, including on-campus and off-campus resources.
 

All students and employees are encouraged to review the Orange Technical College Written Notification Guide and become acquainted with the available services and resources.
 

Download the digital version of the Orange Technical College Written Notification Guide or request a copy by visiting any OTC campus.

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