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EmergencyServices
IMMEDIATE CONTACTS
Local Police
Local Hospitals
Evidence Collection is most effective within the
first 48-96 hours of an assault. You can ask for a
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) who is
specifically trained to assist survivors.
CRISISCENTERS
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
www.rainn.org
Online Chat: online.rainn.org
Spanish: rainn.org/es
800-656-4673 (Available 24/7)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
717-909-0710
REPORTINGOPTIONS
You have the right to decide who and when you tell about sexual violence.
CRIMINAL
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TITLE IX
You may choose to report to the local police andproceed with a criminal complaint. You may alsochoose to obtain an order of protection from a courtwithin the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.The Title IX Coordinator or any Public Safety Officercan assist you with making a report and/orrequesting an order of protection.
You may choose to file a civil lawsuit against theperpetrator, whether or not criminal charges havebeen filed. A civil lawsuit provides you with an optionto recover actual damages, which may includecompensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain,suffering and emotional distress.
Survivors or witnesses of sex-based misconduct orretaliation can choose to report to the Title IX Officeby any of the following means: - Sending a private email to [email protected] Visiting the Title IX Coordinator- Completing a formal complaint form- Reporting to another trusted Moody Employee whowill provide information, as required, to the Title IXCoordinator. Moody prohibits retaliation againstany employee or student who reports an incident ofsex-based misconduct as well as those who maytestify or assist in an investigation.
Reporting an incident to the Title IX Coordinatordoes not obligate your participation in the formalinvestigation process however it is important tounderstand that the decision to not participate inthe formal process may limit Moody's ability toresolve the reported incident.
Moody Title IX Process
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The Title IX Coordinator determines whether anyimmediate or supportive measures are appropriate.Information about the process and resources for supportare provided as well.
The Title IX Coordinator will conduct a preliminaryinvestigations to determine whether the reported incidentis within the scope of the Title IX Policy and ComplaintProcedure. A
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If a report is determined to be within the scope of TitleIX, one or more trained investigators are appointed toserve in the case. Interviews will be conducted with thereported victim (Complainant) and the reported perpetrator(Respondent) and any eye witnesses or outcry witnessesnecessary. At the conclusion of the formal process, theevidence collected will be available for each party toreview and submit a written response if desired. Note:For resolution, the Complainant and the Respondent canrequest an informal resolution in place of the formalinvestigation and hearing.
If the report is determined not to be within the scopeof Title IX, it will be referred to the Student DevelopmentOffice for the Dean of Students to follow up and resolve.
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The investigator(s) will write a summary report of theevidence collected and submit it to the Decision Maker forreview. A live hearing will be scheduled where both partiesmay be asked questions by the Decision Maker or by theother party via an advisor. If either party, or a witnesscalled to participate in the hearing is not present; theirprior testimony will not be considered in the determination.
The Decision Maker will determine, based on the evidenceprovided by the investigators and the hearing, whether ornot there was a violation of Moody's Title IX policy by apreponderance of the evidence and assignsanctions/remedies when appropriate.
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The Complainant and the Respondent will be notified ofthe outcome at the same time. A party aggrieved by theoutcome finding or the sanctions imposed must submit apetition for appeal within 3 business days of the notice of outcome. General Dissatisfaction with the outcome is nota basis for appeal. It must meet one or more of thegrounds for appeal listed in Moody's Title IX Policy.
An Appeals Committee will review the case as well as thepetition for appeal and obtain any additional informationnecessary for the resolution of the appeal.
Title IX: Things YouNeed to Know
COUNSELING CENTERConfidential Advisors: 312-329-4194Steve Brasel Patty VanderSandeSharina PorterSarah Youssef
HEALTH SERVICESAnn Meyer 312-329-4417
RESIDENCE LIFEDr. Bruce Norquist [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICEBrenda Cuellar [email protected]
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT OFFICEEd Jones 312-329-4354
STUDENT RESOURCE CENTERGayla Gates 312-329-2177
Support Resources & Reporting Options
CONFIDENTIALCAMPUS CONTACTS
Interim
Title IX Coordinator
Rachel Campbell
312-329-2115
SCOPEMoody's Title IX process addresses incidents reportedto have occurred on Moody's campus or in the contextof a Moody program or activity in the United States thatmatch one or more of the following definitions: Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment Domestic Violence Dating Violence Stalking RetaliationFor specific definitions of each of these terms, pleaserefer to the "Definitions" section of Moody's Title IXpolicy which can be located at www.moody.edu/about/reports-and-policies
Conduct that is beyond the scope of Moody's Title IXpolicy will be referred to Student Development orHuman Resources to be addressed through theappropriate conduct procedure.
These individuals can offer assistance withoutmaking a report to Moody's Title IX Office.
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SUPPORTIVE/INTERIM MEASURES
Moody's primary concern is your safety
We recognize that you may be hesitant to report sex-based misconduct if it occurs at the same time asbehaviors that violate Moody's student conductpolices. For example, drinking alcohol or engaging inconsensual sexual activity. To encourage reporting,Moody will not take disciplinary action understudent conduct policies against a student whomakes a good faith report of sex-basedmisconduct or was the victim of sex-basedmisconduct.
Moody's aim is to eliminate barriers to your education
Moody may take measures to assist parties or protectthe Moody community during the course of aninvestigation. Some common measures include:
- Changes to classes, living/dining plans - Issuing & enforcing a no-contact order - Honoring a court order of protection - Temporarily reassigning or place on leave (employee)