NOCCCD Employee Response for Sexual Assault & Other Sexual Misconduct

Title IX requires the District to take immediate and corrective action if a "responsible employee" knew or, in the exercise of reasonable care, should have known about sexual or gender-based harassment that creates a hostile environment. The current status of the law states that all employees are considered "responsible employees." When a report of sexual assault/misconduct is made to you, you are required to act.

As an employee and a member of the NOCCCD community, a student may approach you regarding being the recipient of sexual misconduct, or knows of another student in this situation. It is important to provide support and appropriate referrals to this person for professional resources. Understand that it is a major life decision when someone discusses a sexual assault/misconduct, and this person has placed their trust in you by revealing the experience. However, it is important to inform the student/victim you are mandated to report any information reported to you. The following statement is an example of what you may say:

“I need to tell you that I am a mandated reporter. I must inform the district that an incident has occurred. Your personal safety and overall health is our number one concern. The purpose of reporting is to ensure that you are referred to necessary resources and receive appropriate assistance. If you do not want details of what occurred reported, or are not interested in making a complaint at this time, you have the right to maintain your privacy. I will only report what you confide in me. If you prefer to speak with someone confidentially, I will help you get in touch with the Student Health Center. They are not obligated to report your personal identification information to the district.”

NOCCCD Employee Responsibilities

• Determine if the victim is safe.
  • If there are any immediate safety concerns, dial 9-1-1 and then contact Campus Safety & Health Services.
• Determine if the victim wants or needs medical treatment.
  • If yes, contact Student Health Services during business hours and determine if the victim wishes to seek treatment at Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is the victim's decision to receive medical intervention or not.
• Explain that preserving evidence is important.
• Determine if the individual wants to exercise their right to file a police report.
  • If yes, dial 9-1-1.
  • If they do not want a police report to be filed with their personal identifying information, determine if they want to report to Campus Safety and/or Student Health Services.
• Provide assistance referrals (see below).
• Contact the Campus Title IX Coordinator.

Reporting Options

Contacting Title IX Coordinators

After the individual has been provided the appropriate assistance, employees must contact the Campus Title IX Coordinator, as they will arrange the subsequent investigation and reporting. The Campus Title IX Coordinator, in consultation with the District Title IX Coordinator, will conduct an initial assessment of the complaint and determine the appropriate course of action(s).

Corrective action taken by Title IX Coordinators may include:

• Stopping the misconduct and preventing its re-occurrence
• Providing academic accommodations such as a schedule change or extra time for assignments/tests
• Providing counseling and other support referrals
• Providing care and support for the victim
• Taking steps to ensure the safety and security of our community

In general, staff are not psychologists or investigators, and will not be expected to perform these duties. As a "responsible employee," your duty is to:

• Do your best to obtain the student's full name and contact information
• Listen and believe the student
• Inform the Student of their reporting options
• Report the incident to the appropriate persons and ensure the student is safe and connected to the appropriate campus/community resources.
• Respect the student's privacy. Share details only with the Campus and/or District Title IX Coordinators. You can assure the victim that no records or reports of sexual assault are kept in their permanent academic records.