REPORTING OPTIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Right to Report . The College encourages you to talk to someone about what happened so you can get the help you need , and so the College can respond appropriately . But ultimately it ’ s your right to report or not report the incident , and it ’ s your right to decide who to report to , if anyone .
Right to Contact Police . While the College encourages police involvement whenever Sexual Misconduct is potentially criminal in nature , it ’ s your right to decide whether to contact the police . If you would like assistance in contacting the police , visit the Security Office on campus .
Reports to the College . It is important to understand that when any College employee receives information alleging Sexual Misconduct , he or she is obligated to forward the information to other College officials to investigate and provide an appropriate response . Thus , any report made to a College employee is not confidential . A person who reports to a College employee may request confidentiality , and such a request will be considered by the College in determining an appropriate response , but the College may have to override the request for confidentiality in order to meet its legal obligations under Title IX and other laws . It should be noted that while confidentiality cannot be guaranteed , any information received by the College will be kept as private as possible and only shared with individuals who “ need to know ” in order to review , investigate , and provide an appropriate response .
Confidential Reporting Options . If confidentiality is important to you , please note that any reports made to sexual assault counselors , domestic violence advocates , members of the clergy , psychotherapists , psychiatrists , and other medical professionals , while such persons are acting in their official capacities , may be confidential . Please confirm the person ’ s ability to keep confidentiality before you confide in the person . Individuals who consult with confidential resources should note that their discussions in these settings are not considered reports to the College , and will not result in any action by the College .
HOW TO REQUEST AN INJUNCTION OR ACCOMMODATION
Victims of Sexual Misconduct may request an “ injunction ” from the court , which is an order signed by a judge that prohibits the perpetrator from contacting the victim or from being in places where the victim lives , works , attends school , etc . An injunction is obtained by going to a local Clerk of Courts Office :
Brevard County Clerk of Courts 50 South Nieman Avenue Melbourne , FL 32901 ( 321 ) 637-6548
Brevard County Clerk of Courts 400 South Street Titusville , FL 32780 ( 321 ) 637-6521
Brevard County Clerk of Courts Moore Justice Center 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera , FL 32940 ( 321 ) 637-5413 ( option 2 , then 0 )
In addition , regardless of whether an incident is reported to the College or whether an injunction has been requested , victims may request changes to academic , living , transportation , and / or working situations , and / or request protective measures , such as placing institutional limitations on contact , if such measures are reasonably available . Assistance with financial aid is also available if needed .
To request these type of accommodations , please contact the College ’ s Chief Equity and Diversity Officer , or the Title IX Compliance Coordinator ( see page 2 or 15 for contact information ).
REPORTS INVOLVING MINORS
Pursuant to Florida law , College officials are obligated to report known or suspected child abuse , abandonment , or neglect to the Department of Children and Families . Accordingly , the College cannot guarantee confidentiality for any report of Sexual Misconduct it receives involving a person under the age of 18 .
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