Inform the person of their disclosure & reporting options |
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Confidential Disclosure - Counseling Center, Student Health Services, Religious Life
Confidential disclosure– Off- Campus Resources (Rape Crisis Centers, Support Groups, Hotlines)
Reporting to Campus Officials – Deputy Title IX Coordinators and/ or the Title IX & Compliance Office
Reporting to Law Enforcement – Public Safety / Local Law Enforcement
Note: Anything disclosed to housing and residence life staff must be reported |
Remind the person that the incident is not their fault |
| Remind the person that acts of sexual misconduct such as sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking are never the fault of the student. Thank the individual for telling you what happened and reassure them. Share that you have information about resources on campus or off campus which might be useful. You can also ask if they would like you to check in on them in a few days/week. |
Encourage the person to contact the Title IX Coordinator/ Deputy Title IX Coordinators |
| The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators can help folks to obtain services, implement measures, and accommodations, and will explain the person’s options for filing a complaint. |
Inform the person of the availability of support services, regardless of whether they want to file a complaint |
| Inform the individual that the College wants to help, and there are people on campus who can help the them feel safe. Offer to accompany the them or arrange an appointment. |
Advise the person that action may be taken |
| Advise the individual that there may be times when the College must take action against a perpetrator, even if that is against the person’s wishes. If a victim does not wish for their name to be shared, does not wish for an investigation to take place, or does not want a formal resolution to be pursued, the victim may make such a request to the Title IX Director or Deputy Coordinators, who will evaluate that request in light of the duty to ensure the safety of the campus and comply with federal law. In cases indicating pattern, predation, threat, weapons and/or violence, the College will likely be unable to honor a request for confidentiality. In cases where the victim requests confidentiality and the circumstances allow the College to honor that request, the College will offer interim supports and remedies to the victim and the community, but will not otherwise pursue formal action. A reporting party has the right, and can expect, to have reports taken seriously by the College when formally reported, and to have those incidents investigated and properly resolved through these procedures. Failure of a non-confidential employee, as described in this section, to report an incident or incidents of sex or gender harassment or discrimination of which they become aware, is a violation of college policy and can be subject to disciplinary action for failure to comply with college policies. |
Online Training |
| To help promote a violence-free campus, Spelman College requires all faculty and staff members to receive education and training with regard to reporting responsibilities, handling requests for confidentiality and other matters related to the prevention of sexual misconduct. Spelman College has partnered with Vector Solutions to provide faculty and staff with a comprehensive training on cultivating and maintaining a workplace culture resistant to discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Faculty and staff will be equipped with the information and skills that promote intervention, empathy and allyship. All new employees will receive an email from Vector Solutions with registration information within their first 30 days of employment. |
Helpful Links |
| Title IX Office - 404-270-4005 |
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24-Hour Crisis Line - |
| Safety & Resources |