Complainants should know that the Bible Institute will take necessary measures to protect the complainant from retaliation on the basis of making a complaint and will put measures in place to allow the complainant to continue to work or study in a safe and supportive environment without the threat of retaliation or further discrimination or harassment. A formal complaint will be handled with the utmost of care and will allow the Bible Institute to completely investigate the complaint and issue sanctions against the respondent if a violation of this policy is found. C. Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure Reporting sex discrimination or sexual harassment: If an individual believes that they have been denied admission, employment, or participation in a school program, activity or sport based on his/her sex or has experienced sexual harassment as defined above, he/she should contact the Title IX Coordinator immediately. Any victims of sexual violence should get to a safe place and seek medical attention immediately to ensure their personal safety and to help aid any future investigations. Preserving evidence when a crime of sexual violence occurs may assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred or may be helpful in obtaining a protection order. Complainants should not hesitate to contact a member of the school’s Student Life Department or the Title IX Coordinator to report the incident, regardless of the circumstances. Any person (employees or students) may report sex discrimination or sexual harassment (even if the reporting person is not the alleged victim) to the Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail using the contact information provided above. . Initial Contact with Complainant: The Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the complainant to discuss the availability of supportive measures (see below), consider the complainant’s wishes with respect to supportive measures, inform the complainant of the availability of supportive measures with or without the filing of a formal complaint, explain the process for filing a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and describe the grievance process for either sex discrimination or sexual harassment (as appropriate). The complainant will be provided with a copy of the Title IX policy. . Information for Victims of Sexual Violence: If the complainant (student or employee) is reporting an incident of sexual violence, the Title IX Coordinator will also provide a written notification of the available supportive measures, a written notification of resources for victims at the Bible Institute and in the community, a list of rights and options for victims of sexual violence, information about options for involving local law enforcement and campus Security, and options for obtaining a protective order (if relevant). The Title IX Coordinator will offer assistance contacting law enforcement if the complainant desires but will also explain that contacting law enforcement is not required. . Mandatory Reporters: Any Bible Institute official who has the authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of the school must report sexual harassment, including sexual violence to the Title IX Coordinator. The Bible Institute’s officials with authority include the Resident Directors, Dean of Men, Dean of Women, Dean of Students Health and Security Coordinator, Executive Dean, Academic Dean, Dean of Ministries, and Executive Vice President. The Bible Institute also encourages all students, staff members, and other members of the school community to report sexual violence to the Title IX Coordinator immediately. . Supportive Measures: Upon receipt of a report of alleged sex discrimination or sexual harassment, Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the effective implementation of supportive measures with the Student Life, Academic, and Ministries departments, as appropriate. Supportive measures are non- disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the complainant or the respondent before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no formal complaint has been filed. Such measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to the Bible Institute’s education program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the Bible Institute’s educational environment, or
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