Suffolk Law Summer 2019 Student Handbook

In some instances, if the Director of Title IX Compliance does not initiate an investigation, the matter may be referred to another process such as referring to a University administrator (i.e. the Dean of Students or Chief Human Resources Officer to manage a concern on behalf of the Director of Title IX Compliance and in lieu of an investigation under this policy. In some instances, such as where the concern described does not fall within the scope of Prohibited Conduct, an investigation may not go forward. When a Complainant has made a report of Sexual Misconduct to a Responsible Employee, the Responsible Employee will try to ensure that the Complainant understands the Responsible Employee’s reporting obligations to the Director of Title IX Compliance. The Director of Title IX Compliance will coordinate the investigation and resolution of all reports of Sexual Misconduct, including assigning an Investigator(s) to conduct the investigation. The Investigation will include a meeting with the Complainant to inform them of Complaint filing options; determine the name(s) of the parties involved, and the date, location and nature of the Sexual Misconduct, notify the Complainant of the option of having an Adviser with them at any meeting or interview related to them and the process; identify forms of support or immediate interventions available to the Complainant (referrals for medical treatment and counseling support, referrals to appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or referrals to off-campus resources). The meeting may also involve a discussion of any interim measures that may be appropriate concerning the Complainant’s academic or co-curricular activities, or their living, transportation, dining and employment situation. The Complainant may decline participating in the meeting.

When the Complainant is not a University student, the Director of Title IX Compliance will determine the appropriate person at the University to work with the Complainant to gather information and provide support and any appropriate interim measures.

The Director of Title IX Compliance will ensure prompt and equitable resolutions that comply with all requirements and procedures; conduct climate checks to track and monitor Sexual Misconduct allegations on campus; and coordinate all training, education, and prevention efforts.

VII. Investigation Upon report of Sexual Misconduct to the Director of Title IX Compliance, whether directly from a Complainant or from another source, such as a Responsible Employee, Title IX requires the University to and take prompt, reasonable action in response to the information received. The

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