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Sexual Battery (SXB) - Level I

Definition:

Forced or attempted oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by using a sexual organ or an object simulating a sexual organ, or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any body part or object.

Examples

Student or other raping someone.
Student or other attempting to rape someone.

Non-Examples

Students engaging in consensual sex acts. (Consensual sex is not Sexual Battery. Refer to Sexual Offenses (Other) as a possible SESIR code).

Additional Guidelines

Note: This is a "Violent Incident" and must be reported in the related element "Injury-Related."

FAQ

According to what is written in Appendix P, if a student commits a Level 1 incident such as Sexual Battery, are we to first consult with law enforcement and then make a determination as to whether an official report should be written? Do Level 1 incidents no longer fall into the criteria of must be reported to law enforcement?

Yes, Level 1 incidents are generally violent offenses that require consultation with Law Enforcement and they would make the determination whether an official report should be written. Below is the link to the Edit 92 which is an exception report regarding incidents that must be reported to law enforcement: http://www.fldoe.org/eias/dataweb/database_1112/1112ses.pdf#page=59

Statutes

794 Sexual Battery

Contact

Office of Safe Schools
325 West Gaines Street, Room 554
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

Phone: (850) 245-0416
Fax: (850) 245-9978

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