ASB Officers represent us all, if anyone commits misconduct during their term it is the responsibility of ASB to hold them accountable and prevent abusers from gaining a platform from being on ASB.  

Accountability 

Anyone can anonymously submit complaints about ASB officers regarding misconduct.  All complaints will be considered by Supreme Court.  This form is not only for sexual assault or harassment, any complaints or tips about officer misconduct can be submitted.  

CONSEQUENCES
  1. Verbal Warning: Used when misconduct can be easily prevented next time, a victim requests it, or further action is not warranted.  Repeated behavior after a verbal warning can lead to probation and impeachment. 
  2. Probation: No ASB participation for a set period of time.
  3. Impeachment: Removal from ASB position.

Prevention

We have implemented stricter guidelines for candidates. Please note that Supreme Court will verify the credibility of each submitted complaint before moving forward
  • Prior misconduct can disqualify someone from being a candidate for ASB
  • Complaints can be submitted throughout the year regarding ASB officers or complaints can be submitted during election week regarding new candidates and both will be considered when they run

RESOURCES 

What is Sexual Assault?
​Sexual Assault: sexual contact or behavior without one’s consent

  • Coercion: pressuring, guilt tripping, threats
  • Deception: gaining consent through false actions or statements
    • Ex. not telling a partner about having an STD, not using protection even though that was already agreed upon


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What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual Harassment: unwanted sexual advances

  • Objectification: viewing and/or treating a person as an object, devoid of thought or feeling
  • Other Examples: asking someone out even after they already said no, threats of sexual violence, sharing private messages/pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use the complaint form for?

Any misconduct by ASB officers can be reported​
  • Ex: sexual assault/harassment, tampering, embezzlement, etc​
Any general complaints about ASB
  • Ex: a club is being treated unfairly, unresponsive officers, etc.
What happens when you submit a complaint? 

  1. Supreme Court receives the complaint
  2. Supreme Court follows up if possible, work with victims/witnesses 
  3. Based on severity and information at hand, Supreme Court will decide what course of action to take (verbal warning, probation, impeachment)
  4. Hearing will be held if probation and impeachment is being considered
  5. Supreme Court will vote and make a recommendation to ASB execs and Mr. Reed
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Is the school notified when we submit something?

No, complaints submitted to ASB and school administration are separate, if ASB does take action it does not reflect on the school administration.  If the complaint is severe, Supreme Court will recommend for it to be reported to the school administration but it will not be reported without consent.  

Can we submit something anonymously?
Yes, but Supreme Court will try to follow up if more information is needed or they want to offer support or resources.  If you submit something anonymously we recommend still adding a way to contact you even if it is through a throw-away social media account.