Statement of Complainant Rights and Options
Complainants have the following rights:
1. To receive information about the importance of preserving evidence, how to report an offense, and the Title IX grievance procedure for addressing complaints. 2. To make decisions affecting their medical and emotional treatment and whether they choose to file a formal complaint. 3. To have control over making decisions about whether to cooperate with law enforcement. 4. To receive information about the availability of protective orders. 5. To be notified in advance of the date, time, and location of any investigative meetings and/or hearings in order to effectively prepare. 6. To review and comment on all evidence that will be considered in the investigation and decision-making process if a formal complaint is filed. 7. To receive written notification of supportive measures available from the Bible Institute. 8. To receive written notification of resources for victims available at the Bible Institute and in the community. 9. To be assured of confidentiality by the Bible Institute to the extent possible and consistent with procedures outlined in this policy. 10. To have an advisor of their choice, including legal counsel, during any Title IX investigation, hearing, or appeal proceeding. 11. Not to have their prior sexual history discussed during the investigation or hearing unless relevant in determining responsibility or consent. 12. To be informed of the outcome of the informal and formal resolution procedures. 13. To appeal the final determination (on the permitted grounds) or the dismissal of a formal complaint. M. Procedures for Institutional Disciplinary Action in Cases of Alleged Sexual Violence Formal complaints of sexual violence, which includes sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, will be addressed through the Bible Institute’s Title IX grievance process through either the informal or formal resolution process. If the respondent is found to be responsible for the alleged sexual violence, the decision-maker will provide remedies to the complainant designed to restore or preserve equal access to the Bible Institute’s education programs or activities and impose disciplinary sanctions on the respondent. Potential sanctions for respondents are discussed in Section D. under the subheading Remedies and Sanctions. Student dismissal is discussed further in Section VIII.D of the Annual Security Report.
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