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for the Title IX/designee to gain a basic understanding of the nature and circumstances of the report and provided information about resources, supportive measures, and resolution options to the reporting party.
G. Initial Inquiry
Douglas Education Center will conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine if the allegations, if true, would rise to the level of a violation of Douglas Education Center policy. The possible next steps include the following: (1) A decision to close the case when insufficient evidence exists to move forward or because the allegation, even if proven, would not violate Douglas Education Center policy; (2) Informal Action (see below); or (3) Formal Resolution (see below).
H. Interim and Supportive Measures
When Douglas Education Center becomes aware of an allegation of sexual misconduct and the complainant or other affected parties, including the respondent, request interim or supportive measures, Douglas Education Center will take appropriate supportive and interim measures to protect affected parties, to assist the parties, and to protect against retaliation. Douglas Education Center] may also take interim measures to protect the Douglas Education Center community at large.
1. Supportive Measures. The following are examples, but not an exhaustive list, of supportive measures:
a. Making appropriate changes to academic programs, including changes in class schedule, providing an academic tutor, or extending deadlines for assignments;
b. Changing an employee’s work assignment or schedule;
c. Providing the affected party with an escort to and from class or campus work location;
d. Providing information on available counseling services through the counseling center or other appropriate office, or referral to an off-campus agency;
e. Assisting the affected party in obtaining medical and other services, including access to rape crisis centers; f. Assistance with filing a criminal complaint and/or seeking an order of protection; and/or
Supportive measures will be individualized and appropriate based on the information available, making every effort to avoid depriving any student of their education or impacting employment. The measures needed by each party may change over time, and parties should communicate with Douglas Education Center throughout the resolution process to ensure the supportive measures are effective.
2. Interim Measures
a. No Contact Orders - When respondent is a student employee or volunteer of the institution, the complainant has the right to request Douglas Education Center issued "no contact order" under which continued intentional contact with the complainant would violate this policy. No contact orders may be issued for both the complainant and the respondent, as well as other individuals as appropriate.
b. Interim Suspension - In exceptional circumstances where it is determined that a respondent is a continuing threat to the health and safety of the community, Douglas Education Center may seek an emergency interim suspension of a student or take similar emergency measures against an employee, consistent with applicable Douglas Education Center policy and collective bargaining agreements. For students who are given an interim suspension, Douglas Education Center will convene a hearing within 10 working days, unless extenuating circumstances warrant an extension, in which case a hearing shall be provided at the earliest possible date.
3. Process for Review of Interim Measures
For students who are given an interim suspension, Douglas Education Center will convene a hearing within 10 working days, unless extenuating circumstances warrant an extension, in which case a hearing shall be provided at the earliest possible date.
b. For interim measures involving employees, Douglas Education Center will follow applicable requirements in Douglas Education Center policy and relevant collective bargaining agreements.
I. Informal Resolution
Informal resolution involves a mutual agreement by the parties to resolve the matter by mutual agreement. Informal resolution may not be used when formal resolution is desired by a reporting party or where the Title IX Coordinator/designee has determined that Douglas Education Center needs to proceed with an investigation. Informal resolution may take place at any time prior to a decision being issued in a hearing or a respondent taking responsibility. The informal resolution process will be conducted by the Title IX Coordinator. Both the complainant and the respondent have the right to end the informal resolution process at any time. Any informal resolution must be acceptable to the complainant, the respondent, and the Title IX Coordinator.
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