Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention

With the help of Vector Solutions, Kirkwood Community College prides ourselves on providing an enlightening college experience, which demands a safe and healthy student environment.

All students, excluding high school and non-degree seeking students, are required to view and complete an interactive Sexual Violence Prevention program (Formerly NotAnymore).

This online course is designed specifically for community college students and aims to prevent sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. It also provides students with information on Kirkwood’s sexual misconduct policy and support services available on campus and in the community.

For program questions or concerns, please contact Caitlyn Miller at caitlyn.miller@kirkwood.edu

Violence Prevention ProgramSexual Harassment InfoTitle IX Training

All new Kirkwood students (excluding high school students) are required to complete the program. Failure to comply will result in a registration hold being placed on your student record. For program questions or concerns, please contact Caitlyn Miller at caitlyn.miller@kirkwood.edu

Kirkwood Community College is dedicated to creating a respectful, safe, and non-threatening environment for students, faculty, and staff.

This course will help you understand the types of behaviors that constitute sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence. Upon completion, you will be familiar with student support services available on campus and in the community and understand your rights as a member of the Kirkwood community.

  • The program will take approximately 60 minutes. Please note, you can start and stop the program. Save your work as you move along through the modules.
  • Funding for this program is supported by the Dean of Students Office. There is no cost for students.
  • The program is offered in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic closed captioning.

If you are a victim/survivor of sexual assault and feel that you are unable to complete the program, please contact Caitlyn Miller at 319-398-4489 or caitlyn.miller@kirkwood.edu for alternative options.

Community Resources

Kirkwood Counseling Services
Students can meet with a counselor during normal business hours. Services are free and confidential.

Cedar Rapids Campus: 319-398-5540, 3034 Iowa Hall

Contact Counseling Services

 

Riverview Center (Cedar Rapids)
Riverview Center provides trained advocates to assist victims of sexual assault. Advocates can assist students with medical and legal advocacy, counseling, and case management. Advocates can speak with students confidentially as they consider their options.

Any communication with a Riverview Center advocate is legally protected under Iowa Code Section 915.20, which allows for confidential communications that cannot be disclosed without the student’s permission.

An advocate from the Riverview Center offers on campus advocacy to students each month. To schedule an appointment to meet with an advocate on the Cedar Rapids Campus contact April at maddi@riverviewcenter.org.

50 2nd Ave Bridge
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319-540-0080
www.riverviewcenter.org

 

Sexual Assault Hotline
(24 hours a day) 888-557-0310

 

Waypoint Services
Waypoint provides shelter and support for women and families in crisis due to domestic violence or sexual assault.

318 5th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319-365-1458
www.waypointservices.org

 

24 Hour Crisis & Support Line
800-208-0388 or 319-363-2093

 

RVAP (Iowa City and Surrounding Counties)
RVAP is a comprehensive sexual abuse response center based in Iowa City. RVPA provides support, information and advocacy to members of the Iowa City community and citizens of the following areas: Cedar County, Iowa County, Johnson County, Washington County.

332 S. Linn Street, Suite 100
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-335-6000 or 800-228-1625
rvap.uiowa.edu/

 

Chains Interrupted

P.O. Box 583 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406

319-364-0222

info@chainsinterrupted.com

Amani
This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the African American communities in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Waterloo.

Crisis line: 888-983-2533
www.amani-cs.org/

 

Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer (LUNA)
This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the Latino/Latinx communities throughout Iowa.

24-hour hotline: 866-256-7668
www.lunaiowa.org/

 

Indigenous Survivors & Empowerment (RISE)
This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the Native and Meskwaki communities in Iowa.

24-hour helpline: 855-840-7362
www.meskwaki.org/rise/

 

Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities throughout Iowa.

24-hour helpline: 866-881-4641
monsooniowa.org/

 

Nisaa African Family Services
This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in African Immigrant and Refugee communities throughout Iowa.

Iowa City office: 319-338-7617
nisaa-afs.org/

 

Thrive Together
This program serves survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities throughout Iowa.

24/7 text only line: 515-661-4015
help@thrivetogethertoday.org
www.thrivetogethertoday.org/


Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events

April 4, 2024

11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

Iowa Hall, 1st Floor

April 16, 2024

11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

Iowa Hall, 1st Floor

April 15 – 24, 2024

Iowa Hall Art Display Case

April 24, 2024

Throughout campus

Wear your denim to show support for survivors of sexual assault and receive a free soda cup from The Cafe.

April 24, 2024

6 p.m.

Iowa Hall Stage, 1st Floor

See a showcase of the traveling art exhibit, have questions answered by a panel of sexual assault experts, and get creative with our Decorate-Your-Denim station.


Reporting

*In an emergency situation, please contact 911.

 

Reporting to Kirkwood

To seek support and assistance, and to understand your rights according to Kirkwood’s ‘Sexual Harassment Procedures,’ you may contact the Dean of Students Office at 319-398-5540 or Public Safety at 319-398-7777.

 

You may also contact the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator:

Contact the Title IX Coordinator

  • Jon Buse, Vice President Student Services, 319-398-4977, 3036B Iowa Hall, Cedar Rapids Main Campus

Contact a Deputy Title IX Coordinator

  • Melissa Payne, Associate Vice President, 319-398-5584, 3036C Iowa Hall
  • Bobbi Miller, Dean of Students, 319-398-7798, 3034G Iowa Hall
  • Caitlyn Miller, Associate Director, 319-398-4489, 3034E Iowa Hall
  • Wes Fowler, Vice President of Human Resources, 319-398-7797, 313 Kirkwood Hall

Kirkwood’s Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators can assist a student in filing a report, or, if the student is not ready to file a report, a staff member can work with a student to address concerns over housing, class assignments or schedule, leave of absence, withdrawal, or other academic concerns. It is a priority of the college to ensure incidents of sexual misconduct does not interfere with a student’s ability to be success in classes.

 

Public Safety

Public Safety provides services 24 hours a day and can assist students in identifying appropriate resources and support both on campus and in the community. Public Safety can also assist students in planning and provide escorts to students while on the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Campuses. Call Public Safety at 319-398-7777.

 

Reporting to Law Enforcement

Because sexual misconduct may constitute both a violation of college policy and criminal activity, the college encourages, but does not require, students to report concerns of sexual misconduct to local law enforcement. A student can choose to proceed under Kirkwood’s ‘Sexual Harassment Procedures’ regardless of whether a student wishes to report to law enforcement.

Campus Resource Officer, Officer Landon Einck, with the Cedar Rapids Police Department serves as a resource and support for students impacted by sexual violence. Officer Einck can be reached by email at landon.einck@kirkwood.edu and phone at 319-398-4515. Officer Einck’s office is located at Kirkwood Hall 2nd floor.

For emergencies, call 911. To contact law enforcement in non-emergency situations, call the non-emergency number for your local police department.

Community Resources & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

New students will receive an email to their Kirkwood student email account from the ‘Dean of Students’ with information on how to access the program.

Log in

You must achieve a score of at least 75% on the post-test, or repeat the course until you score 75%, to pass.

Kirkwood Community College prohibits discrimination in educational programs on the basis of disability. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in this educational program, please contact Learning Services at 319-398-5574.


Questions?

Please contact Caitlyn Miller at caitlyn.miller@kirkwood.edu.