Between Staff and Student

A consensual romantic or sexual relationship between any staff and student, is expressly prohibited where the staff or employee has power or authority over the student.  

This policy also applies to students engaged in the employment of services to Capital.

In the context of our policy, sexual behavior is not limited to physical acts, whether penetrative or non-penetrative. It also encompasses non-physical activities, such as inducing or causing students to participate in or observe sexual activities or the creation of explicit material.

It's important to note that sexual activity can often be preceded by a process known as "grooming." This is a deliberate strategy employed by an adult to establish trust with a younger individual, with the sole intention of manipulating that relationship to facilitate sexual abuse.

Showing undue attention or favoritism towards a student could be perceived as part of the "grooming" process. Please be aware that "grooming" is a punishable offense under the law.