However, the College’s ability to investigate and respond to the reported conduct may be limited in such a circumstance. Further, due to the fact that the College has a legal obligation to review all reports and complaints involving Prohibited Conduct, the College will weigh the request for confidentiality and/or no action against such factors as the seriousness of the alleged conduct, whetherthere have been other complaints or reports of a similar nature against the same Respondent, the College’s obligation to provide a reasonably safe and nondiscriminatory environment for all members of the College community, and the rights of the Respondent to receive notice and relevant information before disciplinary action is taken. If the College determines that it is necessary to proceed with the complaint procedure or implement other appropriate remedies, the Complainant will be notified by the TIXC of the College’s chosen course of action. The TIXC has discretion over whether the College proceeds when the Complainant does not wish to do so, and the TIXC may sign a formal Complaint to initiate the formal resolution process upon completion of an appropriate risk assessment. This assessment can include compelling risk to health and/or safety may result from evidence of patterns of misconduct, predatory conduct, threats, abuse of minors, use of weapons, and/or violence. The College may be compelled to act in response to alleged employee misconduct irrespective of a Complainant’s wishes. When the TIXC executes the written complaint, they do not become the Complainant. The Complainant is the individual who is alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute a violation of this policy. Note that the College’s ability to remedy and respond to notice may be limited if the Complainant does not want the College to proceed with an investigation and/or
formal resolution process, or refuses to participate in the same. E. Community-Based Confidential Reporting Sources
The community resources listed below are available to assist individuals, on a confidential basis, who have been victims of sexual misconduct. Disclosing information to or seeking advice from one of these community-based resources does not constitute a report or complaint to the College, and will not result in aresponse or intervention by the College. A person consulting with a confidential resource may later decide to make a report to the College and/or law enforcement. Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) 81 S 19th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 24-hour confidential hotline : 1-866-END-RAPE (1-866-363-7273) Web: https://paar.net/ Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh 24-Hour Confidential Hotline : 412-687-8005
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