Sexual Assault and Title IX Compliance
SEXUAL Misconduct and Title IX Compliance
The complete policy may be accessed via this link:
Sexual Misconduct Title IX Policy.docx
THE CLERY REPORT
The annual Clery Report for the campus Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary may be accessed here.
Student’s Bill of Rights regarding Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
Regarding incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, all students have a right to:
- Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police
- Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously
- Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the Seminary
- Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard
- Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available
- Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes and violations
- Describe the incident to as few seminary representatives as practical and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident
- Be protected from retaliation by the Seminary, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the seminary
- Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination
- Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including all meetings and hearings related to such process
- Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial process of the Seminary
Contact Information: Title IX Officer 585-594-6260
Campus Safety 585-594-7777
Local Law Enforcement 911
State Police 24-hour hotline 1-844-845-7269
Requesting Confidentiality — How the Seminary Will Weigh the Request and Respond
If the Title IX Coordinator receives a report of an act covered by this policy, but the individual impacted requests confidentiality or otherwise asks that an investigation not be pursued, the Title IX Coordinator will make every effort to balance this request with the Seminary’s commitment and obligation to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for all members of the community. Honoring such a request may limit the Seminary’s ability to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate disciplinary action. Accordingly, the Title IX Coordinator will consider many factors when determining whether or not the Seminary can honor the request for confidentiality, including but not limited to whether:
- the alleged perpetrator has a history of violent behavior or is a repeat offender
- the information provided suggests an increased risk that the alleged perpetrator will commit additional acts
- the alleged perpetrator used a weapon or force
- the sexual violence was committed by multiple perpetrators
- the incident represents escalation, such as a situation that previously involved sustained stalking
- the information provided suggests that the act is part of a larger pattern at a specific location or by a particular group
- the individual impacted is a minor
- information can be obtained by means other than from the impacted individual (e.g., by personnel or security cameras, witnesses, or through physical evidence)