Suffolk Law Student Handbook

F. Stalking Stalking which includes cyberstalking, means a knowing pattern of conduct or series of acts over a period of time directed at a specific person which seriously alarms or annoys that person and makes a threat with the intent to cause a reasonable person to fear for their or others’ safety or to suffer substantial emotional distress. G. Retaliation Retaliation means to take an adverse action against the Complainant, or any person or group of persons involved in a protected activity including the report, interim measures, investigation and/or resolution of a Sexual Misconduct complaint that would discourage a reasonable person from engaging in further protected activity. Retaliation can be committed by any person or group of persons, not just a Respondent. Retaliation can include threats, intimidation, coercion, harassment, continued abuse, violence or other forms of harm to others, and in varying modes, including in person and in electronic and online communication. Retaliation includes subjecting an individual to conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with that individual’s educational experience, work or educational performance, or creates an educational experience or work environment that a reasonable person would find intimidating or hostile. Retaliation should be reported promptly to Suffolk University Police and Security, or the Director of Title IX Compliance and may result in sanctions/disciplinary action in addition to the University’s response to the underlying allegations of Sexual Misconduct. V. Report of Sexual Misconduct The University encourages reporting of Sexual Misconduct to the University and/or local law enforcement. Individuals who believe they have been subjected to Sexual Misconduct are encouraged to report the Sexual Misconduct as soon as possible so the University can provide reasonable protective measures, resources and interim support to provide a safe educational and work environment and to prevent additional acts of Sexual Misconduct. A. Confidentiality Different employees on campus have different abilities to maintain an individual’s confidentiality. Some are required to maintain complete confidentiality, see Section VI-F. Most employees are considered Responsible Employees and are required to report the Sexual Misconduct, including the identities of the Complainant and the Respondent, to the Director of Title IX Compliance. A report to these Responsible Employees constitutes a report which obligates the University to respond with a prompt, reasonable inquiry to determine if there is

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