made; i.e., the individual(s), organizational unit(s), or group(s) who have been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute Prohibited Conduct. For allegations of Harassment, only a person can be a Respondent. Responsible Employee: An individual designated by the Policy who is required to report information regarding Prohibited Conduct to UNA Title IX Coordinator.
Student: A person who has gained admission to UNA’s education programs.
Supportive Measures: Individualized measures offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, without unreasonably burdening a Complainant or Respondent, not for punitive or disciplinary reasons, and without fee or charge to the Complainant or Respondent, designed to restore or preserve a party’s equal access to UNA’s programs or activities, protect the safety of the parties or UNA’s educational environment, or provide support during the resolution process. V. Resources and Reporting Options UNA encourages all individuals to seek the support of on- and off-campus resources, regardless of when or where an incident occurred. These resources can provide guidance on reporting options and information about available resources. In general, UNA provides two ways to raise concerns about possible Prohibited Conduct - Confidential Resources and Non-Confidential Reporting Options. A. Confidential Resources The following UNA resources can provide counseling, information, and support in a confidential setting. These confidential resources will not share information about a report of Prohibited Conduct without the individual’s express written permission unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm to the Complainant or to others or there is a legal obligation to reveal such information ( e.g. , suspected abuse or neglect of a minor, which may be reported only to law enforcement or child protective services and never to the Title IX Office or any other UNA official). These individuals can also help an individual make a report to UNA. • Student Counseling Services - 256-765-5212 • University Health Services - 256-765-4328 These off-campus resources can also provide counseling, information, and support in a confidential setting to students, faculty, and staff: • North Alabama Crisis Center - 256-716-1000 • One Place of the Shoals - 256-284-7600 • Safe Place (domestic violence) - 256-767-6210 or 1-800-550-9215 • THRIVE Alabama - 256-764-0492 Medical concerns/evidence preservation. UNA encourages individuals to seek assistance from a medical provider or crisis response service immediately after an incident that may require medical attention or preservation of evidence. This provides the opportunity to address physical well-being or health concerns, preserve any available evidence, and begin a timely investigative and remedial response. Generally, a forensic medical exam needs to be conducted no later than 96 hours after the occurrence of a sexual assault. If you suspect that you have been drugged, those drugs often leave the system within 24 hours or less, and any testing should be done within that window, or soon as otherwise practicable.
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