B. Reporting Options (Non-Confidential) Individuals are encouraged to report all Prohibited Conduct, whether that conduct potentially falls under Title IX prohibitions or other non-discrimination prohibitions, to UNA. Making a non-confidential report of Prohibited Conduct means that UNA will contact the Complainant to offer resources and support. UNA will also identify the appropriate response to the report as outlined in this Policy and accompanying Procedures. Any individual can make a report under this Policy to UNA. A report may be made in person, in writing, by telephone, or by email. A report can be made anonymously.
For Non-Title IX Prohibited Conduct:
For Title IX Prohibited Conduct:
Catherine White
Kate Hanbery
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator 318 Cramer Way
226 Cramer Way 256-765-4291
256-765-4223 titleix@una.edu
humanresources@una.edu
C. Responsible Employees Responsible Employees are individuals who must immediately share all known information about all forms of possible Prohibited Conduct, not limited to sexual misconduct, directly with the individuals identified in paragraph B above. Responsible Employees are not confidential resources. Responsible Employees include, but are not limited to, all administrators, faculty, employees with teaching or supervisory authority, graduate students with teaching or supervisory authority (including Teaching Assistants acting in their role), and all athletic staff. Individuals who are not required to report Prohibited Conduct to UNA as described above are nonetheless strongly encouraged by UNA to consult with UNA and/or file a report. If you have any question about whether you are a Responsible Employee or questions regarding your Responsible Employee duties, please promptly contact your direct supervisor for clarification. D. Law Enforcement UNA encourages all individuals to report Prohibited Conduct that may involve criminal conduct to the UNA Police Department or, for incidents taking place off campus, to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. Criminal conduct could include sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, dating or domestic violence, and conduct that could be a hate crime. In cases of sexual misconduct involving a minor, members of the UNA community are required to report the situation to the Alabama Department of Human Resources and/or the Florence Police Department. E. Leniency In order to encourage reports of conduct that is prohibited under this Policy, UNA may offer leniency (up to and potentially including amnesty) with respect to other violations which may come to light as a result of such reports, depending on the circumstances involved. VI. Supportive Measures Supportive Measures are available regardless of whether an investigation is requested. A Complainant who requests Supportive Measures retains the right to request an investigation, either at the time Supportive Measures are requested or at a later date. UNA or its designee, will contact a Complainant after receiving notice of possible Prohibited Conduct (1) to discuss the availability of Supportive Measures and (2) to explain that Supportive Measures are available with or without a request for investigation. Supportive Measures may also be requested by and made available to Respondents. UNA will ultimately serve as the point of contact for
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