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National Stalking Awareness Month - Mandatory VAWA Training
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. As part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order that allows victims to use sick leave for absences related to stalking and that protects victims' privacy in the workplace. To build on these efforts, President Obama’s Administration has implemented measures requiring institutions of higher education to collect and report information on stalking and other crimes as outlined in VAWA. Under the new regulations, institutions are required to make their disciplinary processes more transparent and to provide ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns for students and employees stating, "Our classrooms should be safe havens where everyone can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential free from the fear of being stalked or harassed." VAWA training is required by law, for a personalized, in-depth approach, visit the AACS Online Training Center to access the Title IX and VAWA Training: Building Safer Campuses course. Use the AACS member VIP aa7698.
