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Reporting an incident
Reporting an incident differs from filing a formal complaint. Making a report alerts the Title IX Coordinator, who can discuss various options or obligations with the person experiencing the harm.
The college supports and encourages prompt reporting of sexual assault, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. A report can be made by anyone who knows about an incident. Reports can be made anonymously, though the coordinators may be limited in options without being able to speak to the person being harmed.
Reporting an incident
Anyone with knowledge about an incident is strongly encouraged to make a report as soon as possible, though a report can be made at any time. A delay in reporting may impact the college's ability to respond promptly and effectively or to take disciplinary action against an individual.
The college may implement interim measures as appropriate for the individuals or organizations involved and for the larger college community. Even when an individual does not specifically request that protective action be taken, the college may choose to impose interim measures at its discretion to better protect the safety of any individual, the broader college community or the integrity of the review process.
Interim measures may include but are not limited to:
- Access to counseling and support resources
- Support and assistance with requests for academic accommodations, including extensions, rescheduling of exams and withdrawals
- Changes in academic schedules
- Changes in campus work schedules
- Implementation of a "no contact order"
- Restrictions on team or organization participation or activity
To request interim measures, contact the Title IX coordinator.
For those interested in making a report with local law enforcement, the Office of Campus Safety can meet to guide through and answer questions about the criminal reporting process.
Contact College Safety at 503-594-6650 for assistance with making a report to law enforcement.
The criminal process is separate from the CCC student disciplinary process. A reporting person can pursue one or both options, or neither option. The college will assist the reporting person to file a report and collaborate with law enforcement.
The college encourages individuals to make a report or file a complaint with the Title IX coordinator. If an individual chooses to move forward with a formal complaint, the Title IX coordinator will work with the CARE Team and the college's associate deans to initiate the college's disciplinary process and investigation.
Any individual may make a report concerning an act of sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. An individual may report the incident without disclosing their name, identifying the responding person, or requesting any action. Depending on the extent of information available, the college's ability to respond to an anonymous report may be limited.
The Title IX coordinator will receive the information from the report and will determine any appropriate response, including individual or community remedies.