Suffolk Law Student Handbook 2019-2020

F. Reporting to a University Confidential Resource

A Complainant who wishes to make a confidential report of prohibited conduct should contact one of the University’s confidential resources. All employees in the Counseling, Health and Wellness Center as well as the Interfaith Center are not required to report any information about prohibited conduct to the Director of Title IX Compliance without an individual’s permission. The University’s confidential resources are:  Students Only: The Department of Counseling, Health & Wellness , located on the 5th floor of 73 Tremont Street, 617-573-8226.  Students Only: Interfaith Center, The Reverend Amy Fisher, located in Donahue 540, 617-573- 8325. afisher@suffolk.edu  Employees Only: Employees Assistance Program E4 Health (formerly Lifescope) provides employees and their family members with free, confidential, 24/7 access to licensed, master’s level clinicians to assist in finding solutions to help balance personal and work challenges. The goal is to help employees simplify their life. Employees and their family members can access services via phone at 800-828-6025 or on the web at www.helloe4.com (username: Suffolk University; password: guest). G. Reporting Prohibited Conduct to Off-Campus Agencies The University encourages all individuals who believe they have been subjected to prohibited conduct to report as soon as possible to local or University police so appropriate action may be taken. Suffolk University Police and Security (SUPD) will assist any individual who requests assistance in contacting local law enforcement. Suffolk University Police and Security may be reached at 617-573-8111 for assistance or dial 911 to contact the appropriate municipal authority directly. Individuals who believe that they have been subjected to prohibited conduct may file a formal complaint with either or all of the government agencies set forth below. The Suffolk University Policy and Procedures regarding Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence and Stalking does not prohibit an individual from filing a complaint with these agencies:

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) JFK Federal Building Room 475

Government Center Boston, MA 02203 800-669-4000

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) One Ashburton Place Room 601 Boston, MA 02108 617-994-6000 United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor Boston, MA 02109

Telephone: 617-289-0111 Facsimile: 617-289-0150 TTY: 1-800-877-8339

H. Off-Campus Counseling and Advocacy Resources The University encourages all members of the University community to report any incident of prohibited conduct. The University recognizes, however, that not every person will choose to make a formal report to the University or with local law enforcement. For those who are not prepared to pursue a Complaint, or use the services provided by the University, students and employees may access resources located in

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