Sexual Assault

Definition: Specific laws vary by state, but sexual assault generally refers to any crime in which the offender subjects the victim to sexual touching that is unwanted and offensive. These crimes can range from sexual groping or assault/battery, to attempted rape.

 

Board Policies

Employees -DIAA — Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Sex and Sexual Violence

(Legal) https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1132&code=DIAA#legalTabContent

(Local) https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1132&code=DIAA#localTabContent

 

Students – FFDA — Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Sex and Sexual Violence

(Legal) https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1132&code=FFDA#legalTabContent

(Local) https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=1132&code=FFDA#localTabContent

 

For legal definition look up Penal Code 22.011 under Texas criminal law.

 

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you may contact the Campus Police Department by calling 911 or 903-563-1417 or the Director of Human Resources at: (903) 434-8121