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12 THE COLLEGE'S ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2022 temporary restraining order in accordance with established procedure. 2. On weekends, holidays, and other times when the court is closed; a. e victim may file the domestic violence TRO before a municipal court judge specifically assigned to accept these complaints. 3. e victim may file a domestic violence complaint; a. Where the alleged act of domestic violence occurred; b. Where the defendant resides; or c. Where the victim resides or is sheltered. C. Jurisdiction for filing criminal complaint by the victim in connection with filing domestic violence complaint. 1. A criminal complaint may be filed against the defendant in locations indicated in Paragraph B.3; 2. A criminal complaint filed pursuant to Paragraph C.1 shall be investigated and prosecuted in the jurisdiction where the offense is alleged to have occurred; and 3. A domestic violence complaint may be filed pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph B. D. Mandatory Arrest. A police officer must arrest and take into custody a domestic violence suspect and must sign the criminal complaint against that person if: 1. e victim exhibits signs of injury caused by an act of domestic violence. NJSA 2C:25-21a(1); 2. Where the victim exhibits no visible sign of injury, but states that an injury has occurred, the officer should consider other relevant factors in determining whether there is probable cause to make an arrest; 3. ere is probable cause to believe that the terms of a no contact court order have been violated. If the victim does not have a copy of the court order, the officer may verify the existence of an order with the appropriate law enforcement agency; 4. A warrant is in effect; and/or 5. ere is probable cause to believe that a weapon as defined in NJSA 2C:39-1r has been involved in the commission of an act of domestic violence. In determining which party in a domestic violence incident is the victim where both parties exhibit signs of injury, the officer should consider: a) the comparative extent of injuries suffered; b) the history of domestic violence between the parties, if any; and/or c) other relevant factors. Police shall follow standard procedures in rendering or summoning emergency treatment of the victim, if required. If the crime occurred off campus, victims should contact the local police or the Office of CPS for assistance in reporting the crime to the appropriate police department. Subsequently, the Office of CPS will work in partnership with the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for investigations and legal proceedings. Victims also have the right to decline to report to or notify law enforcement. TCNJ CPS, e Office of Title IX and Sexual Misconduct, and the Office of Student Conduct & Off-Campus Services are private, but not confidential resources, therefore any information provided may require that the college follow up with an investigation. Although complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, the college strives to treat all parties with equal care, respect, and dignity and will to the best of their ability preserve the privacy of all parties involved. Retaliation for filing a complaint is strictly prohibited by Title IX & Sexual Misconduct and the college. Any accommodation or supportive measures provided to the victim will be kept confidential to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would not impair the ability of the institution to provide the accommodations or supportive measures. Confidential Resources e college believes it is important that students are aware of opportunities for support and assistance. Available confidential resources are listed below. Reporting any incidents to any confidential resources, specifically those listed below, will not result in an investigation without the consent of the student sharing the information, but will be forwarded to the Office of CPS anonymously for inclusion in the annual campus crime report. A comprehensive set of resources are available to students impacted by sexual violence both on and off campus. On Campus • Counseling and Prevention Services: Anti-Violence Initiatives at 609.771.2272 Forcina Hall, Room 308 caps.tcnj.edu Available Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • Counseling and Prevention Services at 609.771.2247 Eickhoff Hall, Suite 107 caps.tcnj.edu • Student Health Services at 609.771.2889 Eickhoff Hall, Suite 107 health.tcnj.edu Off Campus • Capital Health System (Hospital) at 609.394.6000 750 Brunswick Avenue Trenton, NJ 08638 www.capitalhealth.org • Clergy (for more information about specific faith based organizations, contact TCNJ's Religious and Spiritual Life Office). • Mercer County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline 609.394.9000. • Womanspace, Inc. at 609.394.0136 1530 Brunswick Avenue Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 www.womanspace.org Resources for Victims e Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights mandates that policies, procedures, and services be designed to ensure that the needs of victims are met and that the colleges and universities in New Jersey create and maintain communities that support human dignity. is Bill of Rights can be found online at caps.tcnj.edu. Victims of sexual violence should contact the Office of CPS, Counseling and Prevention Services: Anti-Violence Initiatives for information and to facilitate access to desired campus and community resources.

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