J. Written Notification to Students and Employees About Existing Services for Complainants of Sexual Violence The Title IX Coordinator will provide written notification to a complainant (student or employees) who reports an incident of sexual violence, which will include any available resources at the campus or in the local community related to counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid, and other services available for victims, both within the institution and in the community Students are advised of the Biblical Counseling Center during the beginning of the year orientation at the Bible Institute and are advised to visit the Health and Security Department where we have information listing local medical offices, or we suggest the students contact the Health and Security Coordinator or Medical Director for information of finding additional resources for mental health and counseling. The mission of the Center for Biblical Counseling is to provide a private and safe place for students and staff to help them sort out personal struggles and make godly decisions in the midst of those struggles in order to enhance their spiritual growth. This is available to all students at no cost. Biblical Counseling is the process where the Bible, God’s Word, is related individually to a person or persons who are struggling under the weight of personal sin and/or the difficulties with suffering, so that he or she might genuinely change in the inner person to be pleasing to God. K. Written Notification to Victims About Supportive Measures As described in Section C. under the heading Supportive Measures, the Title IX Coordinator will discuss the availability of supportive measures with a complainant and provide the complainant with a written notification of the available supportive measures. If a complainant reporting an incident of sexual violence requests a supportive measure, and it is reasonably available, the Bible Institute will provide such measure, regardless of whether the complainant chooses to report the incident to campus police or local law enforcement. L. Written Notification to Victims of Sexual Violence of Rights and Options As described in Section C. under the heading, the Title IX Coordinator will provide the complainant reporting an incident of sexual violence with a written notification of his/her rights and options.
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.
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