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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 oavi.tcnj.edu/about/policies/. e Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and appropriate departments will work collaboratively to implement these accommodations toward the re-establishment of a safe living and learning environment for all parties. Resources for Victims Victims of sexual violence should contact the Office of Campus Police Services, Title IX, or Anti-Violence Initiatives for information and to facilitate access to desired campus and community resources. Persons impacted by violence, directly or indirectly, can meet with Anti-Violence Initiatives staff to obtain confidential counseling, to get advocacy services, and to review available resources on and off campus. Campus Police will assist the victim in obtaining a temporary restraining order from Mercer County Superior Court, Family Division, or during non-business hours the victim will have the chance to speak to a municipal court judge. In addition, Student Conduct or Title IX can issue no-contact directive orders between parties. 1 e college provides written notification to students and employees about existing counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid, and other services available for victims, both within the institution and in the community. is notice includes options and assistance for protective measures, rights, and reporting options; see oavi.tcnj.edu/survivors/ College Disciplinary Procedures e College of New Jersey, as an institution of higher education and a community dedicated to learning and the advancement of knowledge, expects and requires the behavior of community members to be compatible with its high standards of scholarship and conduct. Members of the college community are encouraged to participate in all aspects of campus life. For the college, this means a firm institutional commitment to protect the community and the rights of its members, and to cultivate and sustain a positive living and learning environment. us, sexual violence will not be tolerated. 1 e terms "victim," "survivor," "complainant," "complaining party," and "client" are used interchangeably in this document to refer to an individual who in good faith reports having been subjected to action by another individual that constitutes a violation of applicable law or college policy prohibiting sexual misconduct (including sexual assault, sexual battery, domestic or dating violence, and stalking). e use of the forgoing terms does not signify that a determination has been made that an accused party or respondent has committed such a violation. Such a determination can only be made by a courts (with respect to criminal charges or civil liability) or through the Student Conduct process (with respect to violations of the Undergraduate Student Conduct Code or Graduate Student Conduct Code by students) or employee disciplinary process (with respect to violations of college policy by employees). e U.S. Department of Education and its Office for Civil Rights emphasize the importance of providing all community members with an educational environment free from discrimination. Harassment, or any form of sexual violence, interferes with a person's right to work or receive an education free from discrimination and, in some cases, may be a crime. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), and its regulations, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex and/or gender in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. To address complaints of sexual violence, the college administers prompt, fair, and impartial disciplinary procedures from the initial investigation to the final disposition. Investigations and related proceedings are conducted by trained investigators who undergo annual comprehensive training on issues related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Designees receive minimal ongoing annual training on investigations, including trauma informed practices, that protect the safety of victims and promote accountability for behavior. Employee Disciplinary Proceedings Sexual harassment by employees at e College of New Jersey is prohibited under the Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace/Educational Environment, ogc.pages.tcnj.edu/reporting, as well as the Title IX Policy, titleix.tcnj.edu. Procedures for Internal Complaints Alleging Discrimination in the Workplace/Educational Environment, may be found at: affirm.pages.tcnj.edu/complaint. When a complaint of alleged discrimination is received, the EEO/AA officer, Title IX coordinator, or authorized designee will conduct an investigation and prepare an investigatory report, including a summary of the complaint, a summary of facts developed through the investigation, and an analysis of the allegations and facts. e report is submitted to the president of the college who will issue a final determination. An investigation and/or disposition will be completed within 120–180 days of the date the complaint is filed. While an investigation is underway, appropriate and relevant interim protective measures may be put in place, including, but not limited to, position reassignment, counseling through the Employee Assistance Program, or suspension. Any determination by the investigator and the president will be made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the respondent violated the Title IX Policy and/or Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace/Educational Environment. Both the reporter and respondent are entitled equitable participation in the investigation and decision process. e process for appealing a determination through this process is determined by the relevant collective bargaining unit in which the respondent holds membership. 8

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