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Grinnell In Washington
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Annual Security Report
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and
Campus Crime Statistics Act
Issued:
Pursuant to 20 United States Code Section 1092(f)
This report includes statistics for the most recent 3-year period concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Grinnell College, and on public property within the immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Grinnell College Security Office, Crime Prevention Unit, 1432 East Street, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112 641-269-4600. This information is also available in the internet by going to the Grinnell College Security Department website at http://grinnell.edu/offices/security/.
In addition, in accordance with the security act, this pamphlet provides crime statistics on properties controlled by Grinnell College, including statistics about crimes that indicate evidence of prejudice based on religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity as required by the Hate Crime Statistics Act.
We hope that reporting these statistics and publishing Grinnell's safety procedures will lead to greater insight and fewer crimes on campus. We believe information and personal awareness are the most powerful weapons you have to protect yourself.
The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires colleges to publish data about certain crimes that occur on properties the institutions own or control. In accordance with the security act, the college has collected
statistics of reported crimes at these locations since August 1,1991. According to federal law, colleges must report statistics concerning the reporting on campus to campus authorities and police. Reporting an incident does not always mean that charges were filed, and arrest made, or that anyone was found guilty. Colleges must report the number of arrests for certain crimes that occur on campus. An arrest occurs when a law enforcement officer detains an individual with
the intention of pressing charges against the person for a specific offense(s) and record is made of the detention.
The following statistics have been recorded by the campus security office, Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria Apartment Complex and the Washington D.C. Police Department and the Executive Director of the Institute For Experiential Learning.
2008 GRINNELL in WASHINGTON
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Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook Definitions
Homicide Offenses-Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter:
The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Homicide Offenses-Negligent Manslaughter:
The killing of another person through gross negligence.
Sexual Offenses-Forcible:
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that persons will; or not forcibly or against the person,s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
Sexual Offenses-Non forcible:
Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.
Robbery:
The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody or control of person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated Assault:
An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.(It is not necessary that injury result from aggravated assault when a gun,
knife, or other weapon is used that could probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.)
Burglary:
The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony;breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Motor Vehicle Theft:
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned -including guarding.)
Arson:
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another.
Source: United States of America Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook.
Visit http://www.campussafety.org for UCR Crime Reporting Definitions:
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Department of Education Definitions
Liquor Law Violations: The violation of any laws or ordinances prohibiting: the
manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining
unlawful drinking places; bootlegging, operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or
intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in the definition.)
Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful
possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant
substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine);
marijuana; synthetic narcotics (demerol, methadones); and dangerous nonnarcotic drugs
(barbiturates, Benzedrine).
Weapons Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapons
offenses, regulatory in nature, such as manufacture, sale or possession of deadly weapons;
carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly, furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens
possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Arrests for Weapon Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with
weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly
weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to
minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the
aforementioned.
Arrests for Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of state and local laws relating to the
unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs. The
relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin,
codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadones); and dangerous
nonnarcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).
Arrests for Liquor Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the
manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor, maintaining
unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or
intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)
Disciplinary Referrals for Weapon Law Violations: The violation of laws or
ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly;
furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Disciplinary Referrals for Drug Abuse Violations: Violations of state and local laws
relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of
narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives
(morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadones); and
dangerous non narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).
Disciplinary Referrals for Liquor Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances
prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor, maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)
Other Definitions:
Hate Crime: In response to a growing concern about hate crimes, Congress, on April 23,
1990, enacted the "Hate Crime Statistics Act of 1990". The act requires the attorney General to establish guidelines and collect, as part of the Uniform crime Reporting Program , data "about crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, including where appropriate the crimes of murder, ,non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape; aggravated assault, simple assault; intimidation; arson; and destruction, damage or vandalism of property." In 1994 the act was amended to include crimes motivated by bias against person(s) with disabilities.
Bias-Motivated Incident: Is an act which does not violate the law but originate in hatred for someone's actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook Definitions
A: On campus:
Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution of higher education within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the
institution's educational purposes, including residence halls; and property within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or other retail vendor).
B: Non campus building or property:
Any building or property owned by or controlled by a student organization recognized by the institution; and any building or property (other than a branch campus) owned or controlled by an institution of higher
education that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
C: Public property:
All public property that is within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution, such as a sidewalk, a street, other
thoroughfare, or parking facility, and is adjacent to a facility owned or controlled by the institution if the facility is used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to the institution's educational purposes.
D: Dormitories or other residential facilities:
In dormitories or other residential facilities for students on campus."
It is important to note that A and D above will overlap for reporting purposes.
For example, if you had two robberies in dormitories, you would report two incidents under category A and the same two under category D because, by definition, something that
happens in a campus residential facility also happens on campus. Since this overlap could easily be misconstrued, colleges will want to make it clear that these categories are
duplicative, everything in D will also be counted in A, but not vice versa.
Category C requires colleges to report some crimes that occur on public property, not on campus. Colleges will have to report any incident in one of the sixteen crime categories that
occurs on public property that is adjacent to and immediately accessible from the campus property.
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Incident Reporting
If you are a victim of a crime, it's important that you report the incident to the Alexandria Apartment Complex personnel on site, Executive Director of the Institute for Experiential Learning, Washington D.C. Police and Alexandria Police Departments. Sometimes police or college officials can discover a pattern. Reporting a crime is the only way to deter the same person from committing further criminal acts
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Confidential Counseling
Confidential help is available to those who prefer not to report an alleged crime. Grinnell- In-Washington does not have its own mental health personnel. Department of Mental Health Access Hotline is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Mental Health professionals here are not required to inform administration or the police when a crime is reported to them. Students should have informed themselves in advance about whether fees for counseling or therapy may be reclaimed on their medical insurance.
Mental Health Access Hotline- 24-hour hotline- 1-888-793-4357
If you have been affected by an involving sexual misconduct or sexual harassment within or outside of the Grinnell College Community, there are people you can talk to. You can call or approach any of these people confidentially and off the record and tell them what happened. They will listen and explain your options. Talking to any of these people does not constitute reporting the incident. See the below list for further information.
Members of the Clergy with Absolute Confidentiality (generally cannot be compelled to testify in a court of law)
Washington Community Fellowship
907 Maryland Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-543-1926
http://users.erols.com/wcfc
Saint James Episcopal Church
Capitol Hill 8th St NE
Washington, D.C, 20002
202-546-1746
www.saintjameschurch.org
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-543-6111
www.capitolhillbaptist.org
Christ Church Washington Parish
620 G Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-547-9300
www.washingtonparish.org
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Security Program
At orientation session before leaving for Washington, students are given advise on precautions to take to protect their own personal safety and that of their possessions. Students studying in Washington need to be constantly aware that such hazards as burglary, theft, pick pocketing; mugging and assault are greater in a large city such as Washington than in the town of Grinnell. Students can refer to the Crime Prevention area of this website for general safety precautions.
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Law Enforcement Security
The Grinnell-In-Washington site for the Institute for Experiential Learning is under the jurisdiction of the Washington D.C. Police Department. The 2001 site for residential living at the Alexandria Apartment Complex, Alexandria, Virginia is under the jurisdiction of Alexandria Police Department. Students are encouraged to report all crimes to the Metropolitan Police departments in the respective areas of where the crime occurred. Students also need to be aware of the obligation to obey all Grinnell College Rules and Regulations while at the Institute for Experiential Learning, Alexandria Apartments and Wish Housing(fall 2002 housing).
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Sexual Misconduct Policy
The college takes a firm stance against acts of violence by a member of the campus community toward individuals within or outside the community. Students found guilty of rape or sexual assault at the site can expect to be dismissed from the college.
Sexual assault and rape are crimes and should be reported to the Metropolitan Police. The Grinnell-In-Washington program will offer every support and advice to anyone who is the victim of such crime. If a serious allegation of sexual assault or rape is made against a participant in the program, the matter will be reported to the police and handled by Washington Police or Alexandria Police authorities. Any students found guilty of committing a serious offense such as sexual assault or rape will be dismissed from the program.
Washington D.C. Police Department and or Alexandria Virginia Police Departments will take jurisdiction over complaints of sexual misconduct occurring while attending The Institute for Experiential Learning. The College will take judicial jurisdiction, to the extent practical and possible, over all complaints of sexual misconduct occurring off-campus, if the person being charged and the alleged victim are both students, and if the impact of the assault is likely to have a substantial effect on the alleged victim's life while attending classes at the Institute and activities, or if the incident poses a threat of danger to other students. To the extent it is practical and possible, the College may also take judicial jurisdiction over students charged with off-campus sexual misconduct cases where the alleged victim is not a student. The College may take judicial jurisdiction over a student if the incident occurred during semester breaks or between semesters.
STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING THE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY
Grinnell College is a community of trust whose very existence depends on strict adherence to standards of conduct set by its members. Sexual assault is a crime punishable by both civil and criminal legal action and a serious violation of Grinnell College's Standard of Conduct. It will not be tolerated within our community. Sexual assault and rape are criminal offenses, and should be reported to the proper authorities. The policy below covers improper sexual conduct in the college context, and the standards used by Grinnell College are different from those used by the state of Iowa to define sex offenses. No double jeopardy is presented by different sets of standards, and students at Grinnell College are charged with the responsibility of being familiar with and abiding by the standards of conduct set forth in our Student Handbook. Students may be subject to both criminal prosecution and on-campus disciplinary action. Members of the Grinnell College community are strongly encouraged to report all is of
sexual misconduct.
Faculty/Staff
All faculty and staff should refer to the Grinnell College Staff handbook concerning questions regarding sexual assault or harassment.
If you have experienced or are experiencing Sexual Misconduct, consider the following:
· Go to a safe place and /or find someone you can trust
· Obtain medical attention.
· Find support for yourself by contacting a friend, family member, member of the clergy, residential life coordinator, confidential campus resource, student advisor, trained campus advocate or DVA/SAC advocate.
· Document for yourself as soon as possible what happened (i.e. time, date, sequence of events, descriptions, witnesses);
· Preserve clothing and/or other items involved in the assault. Collect items in clean brown paper bags for transport to the hospital or to give to the police. DO NOT use plastic, as it degrades the chemical composition of the evidence;
· Report incident to the Resident Director and/or local police
· Report the incident to the Grinnell College administration
· Contact a therapist or counseling service
· Utilize healing resources such as on-line or community support groups or books such as Recovering from Rape by Linda Ledray, and The Courage to Heal, by Ellen Bass.
· You have the right to choose to do any or all of these options, or to do nothing.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OFFENSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Non-Con sensual Sexual Intercourse (or attempts to commit same):
Non-Con sensual Sexual Intercourse or the campus policy equivalent to the crime of Rape Non-Con sensual Sexual Intercourse or rape is:
· any sexual intercourse (anal, oral, or vaginal),
· however slight,
· with any object,
· by a man or woman upon a man or a woman,
· without effective consent.
Examples of Non-Con sensual Sexual Intercourse can include, but are not limited to, vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger without consent; anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger without consent; and oral copulation without consent (mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth contact).
2. Non-Con sensual Sexual Contact (or attempts to commit same)
Non-Con sensual Sexual Contact or the campus policy equivalent to the crime of Sexual Assault Non-Con sensual Sexual Contact or sexual assault is:
· any sexual touching (including disrobing or exposure)
· however slight.
· with any object
· by a man or a woman upon a man or a woman
· without effective consent.
Examples of Non-Con sensual Sexual Contact can include, but are not limited to, any sexual contact with the breasts, buttocks, groin, genitals, mouth or other bodily orifice of another without consent, or touching another with any of these body parts without consent, or making another touch you or themselves with or on any of these body parts without consent.
3. Sexual Exploitation:
Sexual exploitation happens :
· when a student takes non-con sensual, unjust or abusive advantage of another for his/her own advantage or benefit
· or to benefit or advantage anyone other than the one being exploited
· and that behavior does not otherwise constitute one of the other three sexual misconduct offenses.
Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to, prostituting another student, non-con sensual video or audio-taping of sexual activity, going beyond the boundaries of consent (such as letting your friends surreptitiously watch you having consensual sex), engaging in Peeping Tommery, and knowingly transmitting an STD or HIV to another student.
4. Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
· Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other conduct of a sexual nature will constitute sexual harassment when such conduct substantially interferes with an individual's living or studying conditions or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for that individual. Following or stalking can constitute sexual harassment when someone repeatedly and purposefully engages in any of the behaviors under this definition, and they redirected at a specific person on the basis of their gender.
· Sexual harassment can encompass a wide range of behaviors extending from forcing sexual attention upon an unwilling recipient to the actual coercion of an unwilling person, male or female, into a sexual relationship.
· Sexual harassment can include using the telephone, written messages, signs, electronic media, (i.e., computer, e-mail), or other media to which a person is subjected without invitation or consent.
· Retaliation against an individual for reporting or pursuing a report of sexual harassment or for participating in an investigation is prohibited.
Definition of Terms:
Intercourse -
Intercourse is not synonymous with penetration. If it were, non-con sensual French kissing could meet the definition of oral rape; intercourse is more limited. Intercourse includes vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger, anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue, or finger, and oral copulation (mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth contact).
Sexual Touching -
Sexual touching is any contact with the breasts, buttock, groin, or genitals, or touching another with any of these body parts, or making another touch you or themselves with or on any of these body parts.
Effective Consent -
Effective Consent is informed, freely and actively given, mutually understandable words or actions, which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Consent is not effective if it results from the use of physical force, threats, intimidation, or coercion.
Incapacitated Sex -
If you choose to drink alcohol or use other drugs, you run the risk of impaired thinking and communication and often confusing sex. Being drunk is never an excuse for violation of this policy. To have sex with someone who you know to be, or should know to be incapable of making a rational, reasonable decision about a sexual situation is a violation of policy. This includes someone whose incapacity results from the taking of a so-called "date-rape drug." Possession, use and/or distribution of any of these substances, including Rohypnol, Ketomine, GHB, Burundanga, etc. is prohibited, and administering one of these drugs to another student for the purpose of inducing incapacity is an offense of the most serious nature. For reference to the pertinent Iowa Statutes on sex offenses please the state of Iowa Laws governing this.
SANCTION STATEMENT
· Any student who is determined to have engaged in Non-Con sensual Sexual Contact (no intercourse has occurred) may receive a sanction ranging from conduct warning to dismissal, depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous disciplinary infractions. *
· Any student who is determined to have engaged in Non-Con sensual Sexual Intercourse may receive a sanction ranging from suspension to dismissal. *
· Any student who is determined to have engaged in sexual exploitation or sexual harassment may receive a sanction ranging from conduct warning to dismissal, depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous disciplinary infractions. *
* The judicial body reserves the right to broaden or lessen any range of punishments or recommended sanctions in the case of serious mitigating circumstances or egregiously offensive behavior. Neither the judicial body nor any appeals body or officer will deviate from the range of recommended sanctions unless compelling justification exists to do so.
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Assurances
Assurances for students who believe they have experienced Sexual Misconduct can expect:
· An investigation and appropriate resolution of all complaints of sexual misconduct made in good faith to college administrators;
· That accuser and accused have the same opportunity to have others within the campus community present (in support or advisory roles) during a campus disciplinary hearing;
· Not to be discouraged by college officials from reporting sexual misconduct to both on and off campus authorities;
· To be informed of the outcome and sanction of any disciplinary hearing involving sexual misconduct, usually within 10 days of the end of the judicial hearing;
· To be informed by college officials of options to notify proper law enforcement authorities, including on-campus security and local police, and the option to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying such authorities, if the student so chooses. This also includes the right not to report, if this is the victim's desire;
· To be notified of available counseling, mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault, both on campus and in the community;
· Notification of and options for, and available assistance in, changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault i, if so requested by the victim and if such changes are reasonably available (no charges or investigation, campus or criminal, need occur before this option is available). Accommodations may include:
- Changing a student's college owned housing,
- Assistance from College support staff in completing the relocation,
- Exam (paper, assignment) rescheduling,
- Taking an incomplete in a class,
- Transferring class sections,
- Emergency leave,
- Alternative course completion options;
· Not to have irrelevant prior sexual history admitted as evidence in a campus hearing;
· Not to have is of sexual misconduct complaints mediated;
· To have an opportunity to make a written victim-impact statement within 7 days of the campus judicial proceeding and to have that statement considered by the vice president in determining his/her sanction;
· A campus no contact order against another student who has engaged in or threatens to engage in stalking, threatening, harassing or other improper behavior that presents a danger to the welfare of the complaining student or others;
· To have complaints of sexual misconduct responded to quickly and professionally by campus security;
· To appeal the finding and sanction of the judicial body, in accordance with the standards for appeal established in the section on Judicial Procedures on p. 152 of this Student Handbook;
· To review all documentary evidence available regarding the complaint, subject to the confidentiality limitations imposed by state and federal law, at least 48 hours prior to the hearing;
· To be informed of the names of all witnesses who will be called to give testimony, within 96 hours of the hearing, except in cases where a witness' identity will not be revealed for safety reasons;
· Preservation of confidentiality, to the extent possible and allowed by law;
· A hearing closed to the public;
· To petition that any member of the judicial body be removed on the basis of bias;
· To bring a trained campus victim advocate to all phases of the investigation and campus judicial proceeding. The advocate may not take part directly in the hearing itself, though they may communicate with the student as necessary;
· To present witnesses to the campus judicial body;
· To be fully informed of campus judicial rules and procedures as well as the nature and extent of all charges contained within the complaint;
· To be present for all testimony given and evidence presented before the judicial body;
· To have complaints heard by judicial officers who have received annual sexual misconduct adjudication training;
· A fundamentally fair hearing, free of bias of any kind;
· A campus judicial outcome based solely on evidence presented during the judicial process. Such evidence shall be credible, relevant, based in fact, and without prejudice;
· Written notice of the outcome and sanction of the hearing;
· To be informed in advance of any official administration public release of information regarding the complaint
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Students Accused
· An investigation and appropriate resolution of all complaints of sexual misconduct made in good faith to college administrators against the accused student;
· That accuser and accused have the same opportunity to have others within the campus community present (in support or advisory roles) during a campus disciplinary hearing;
· To be informed of and have access to campus resources for medical, counseling, and advisory services;
· To be fully informed of the nature, rules and procedures of the campus judicial process and to timely notice of all charges within the complaint, including the nature of the charge and possible sanctions;
· A hearing on the charges, including timely notice of the hearing date, and adequate time for preparation;
· Not to have irrelevant prior sexual history admitted as evidence in a campus hearing;
· To make a written impact statement within 7 days of the campus judicial proceeding and to have that statement considered by the vice president in his/her sanction;
· To appeal the finding and sanction of the judicial body, in accordance with the standards for appeal established in the section on Judicial Procedures on p. 152 of the Student Handbook.
· To review all documentary evidence available regarding the complaint, subject to the confidentiality limitations imposed by state and federal law, at least 48 hours prior to the hearing;
· To be informed of the names of all witnesses who will be called to give testimony, within 96 hours of the hearing except in cases where a witness' identity will not be revealed for safety reasons (this does not include the name of the alleged victim/complainant, which will always be revealed);
· A hearing closed to the public;
· To petition that any member of the judicial body be removed on the basis of bias;
· To have complaints heard by judicial officers who have received annual sexual misconduct adjudication training;
· To present witnesses to the campus judicial body;
· To have an advisor accompany and assist in the campus hearing process. The advisor may not take part directly in the hearing itself, though they may communicate with the accused student as necessary;
· A fundamentally fair hearing, free of bias of any kind;
· A campus judicial outcome based solely on evidence presented during the judicial process. Such evidence shall be credible, relevant, based in fact, and without prejudice;
· Written notice of the outcome and sanction of the hearing;
· To be informed in advance of any official administration public release of information regarding the complaint.
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False Reporting
Grinnell College will not tolerate intentional false reporting of sexual misconduct at Grinnell, Washington or London Sites. It is a violation of the Code of Conduct to make an intentionally false report of sexual misconduct, and it may also violate state criminal statutes and civil defamation laws.
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Group Infractions
When members of groups, individuals acting collusively, or members of an organization act in concert in violation of the sexual misconduct policy, they may be charged as a group, and a hearing may proceed against the group as joint respondents.
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Limited Immunity for Victims
The Grinnell College community encourages the reporting of sexual misconduct. Sometimes, victims are hesitant to report to college officials because they fear that they themselves may be charged with policy violations, such as underage drinking at the time of the incident. It is in the best interests of this community that as many victims as possible choose to report to college officials. To encourage reporting, Grinnell College pursues a policy of offering victims of sexual misconduct limited immunity from being charged for policy violations related to the sexual misconduct incident. While violations cannot be completely overlooked, the College will provide referrals to counseling and may require educational options, rather than punishment, in such cases
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Good Samaritan Immunity
The welfare of students in our community is of paramount importance. At times, students on and off-campus may need assistance. Grinnell College encourages students to offer help and assistance to others in need. Sometimes, students are hesitant to offer assistance to others, for fear that they may get themselves in trouble (for example, a student who has been drinking underage might hesitate to help take a sexual misconduct victim to campus security). Grinnell College pursues a policy of limited immunity for students who offer help to others in need. While policy violations cannot be overlooked, the College will provide referrals to counseling and may require educational options, rather than punishment, to those who offer their assistance to others in need.
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Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
The "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" (section 1601 of Public Law 106-386 ) is a federal law enacted on October 28, 2000 that provides for the tracking of convicted sex offenders enrolled at or employed by institutions of higher education. It was sponsored by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona and supported by Security On Campus, Inc.
The following link is for Washington D.C. Sex Offender Registry Website where all of the registered Sex Offenders for the State are listed.
http://mpdc.dc.gov
Listed under Services
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Alcohol and Drug Policy
Anyone who is 21 years old and above may drink legally. However, students should be aware that they are more vulnerable targets of crime and more likely victims of accidents if they are intoxicated. The should also never leave drinks unattended in public places such as pubs and clubs as this could make it possible for someone to add a "rape drug" to their drink.
As Grinnell College receives U.S. Federal funds, using, carrying and dealing in banned drugs is an offense against the law. While affording reasonable advice to its participants in difficulties with the law, the program will provide no shelter from the consequences of illegal acts and cannot act a legal counsel for its students.
The Executive Director can pursue college disciplinary action against students for violation of the alcohol and drug laws while at the site. An Administrator hearing will be conducted using Grinnell College Administrative procedures. Contact the Executive Director for the Institution for Experiential Learning, Alexandria Apartment Complex Administration and the Wish Housing Authority, for further information about their policies their respective areas concerning these procedures.
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Campus Emergency Numbers and Safety Resources
Alcohol Abuse Hotline, 1-888-294-3572
Addiction Prevention & Recovery Administration, 1-202-727-0668
Alexandria Police Department, Non Emergency, 1-703-838-4444
Alexandria Police Emergency, -911
Alexandria Fire/EMS Emergency, -911
Alexandria Public Information Officer, 1-703-838-4636
Alexandria Apartment Complex, 1-703-212 2666
Advocacy/Legal Assistance, 1-202-724-5626
Bicycle Program, 1-202-671-2331
Crisis Counseling Hotline, 1-202-442-4178
Center for Disease Control National Aids Network, 1-800-342-AIDS
TDD: 1-800-243-7012
Spanish: 1-800-445-7432
Child Protective Services, Abuse and Neglect Reporting Hotline, 1-202-671-SAFE(7233)
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, 1-202-727-3839
Consumer Fraud, 1-202-724-3500
Crime Solvers Hotline, 1-800-673-2777
Domestic Violence Intake Center, 1-202-879-0152
Department of Health, 1-202-442-5999
Drugs, Illegal Distribution Hotline, -311
Discrimination Complaints, 1-202-724-4559
Family Dispute Remedies (Mediation), 1-202-879-1549
Fire Department, Public Information, 1-202-673-3331
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender Affairs, 1-202-442-8150
Hate Crimes Hotline, 1-202-727-0500
HIV/AIDS Administration, 1-202-727-2500
Harbor Police, 1-202-724-4582
Metro Transit, Police Department, 1-202-962-2121
Metropolitan Police Department, 1st District, 1-202-724-4655
Non-Emergency Fire/Medical, 1-202-462-1762
Non-Emergency Directory Assistance for Police, - 311
Office of Human Rights, 1-202-724-4559
Police Emergency, -911
Public Assistance and Fraud Investigation, 1-202-673-6960
Substance Abuse Hotline, 1-877-612-4357
Sexual Assault Center, 1-202-727-4906
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1-202-562-4000
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 1-202-698-4050
Sex Discrimination, 1-202-727-4559
Sexual Assault Follow-up Program, 1-202-727-5893
Sexual Harassment, 1-202-727-4559
The Institute for Experiential Learning, Toll Free, 1-800-495-0770, Local- 1-202-833-8580
For Assistance in locating your Ward & ANC please contact the Board of Elections, 202-724-2525
Other Information
For further information about local agencies and services provided for the area go to:
Http://dc.gov/agencies
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