2018-2019 Student Handbook
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Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures
The following information regarding Title IX is summative in nature for the purposes of this
Handbook. Denver Seminary's policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct can be found in
their entirety in the Sexual Misconduct Policy Manual here. Individuals should consult this document
for full reference.
Sexual misconduct encompasses a broad range of actions commonly represented by unwanted sexual
activity, touching, or behavior. More specifically, sexual misconduct refers to physical sexual acts
perpetrated against a person's will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to
incapacitation. Intimate partner violence refers to any act of violence or threatened act of violence,
sexual or otherwise, against a person who is or has been involved in a sexual, dating, domestic or
other intimate relationship with that person. Attempting any of the above described behaviors is
also sexual misconduct. Detailed definitions and descriptions of sexual misconduct and sexual
violence are provided in the Denver Seminary Sexual Misconduct Policy (Section V).
Instructions for Victims of Sexual Violence
2. Go to a safe place and call someone. Call 911.
3. Do not shower, wash your hands or fingernails, change or remove clothing, or apply or
take medication. Any of these actions could alter or destroy physical evidence.
4. Go to a hospital for medical attention.
5. Get help, like counseling or victim assistance.
On Campus: The Site Director can connect you with these services and can also help you report
the incident if you choose to do so.
Off Campus: If you cannot get to or contact anyone on campus, or if it is after-hours, the following
resources are available:
911 in case of an emergency
Glenarden Police (non-emergency): 301-772-3214
Landover Police (non-emergency): 301-772-4900
Instructions for Victims of Sexual Misconduct
Denver Seminary encourages all individuals to seek assistance from a medical provider and/or law
enforcement immediately after an incident of sexual violence. This is the best option to ensure
preservation of evidence and to begin a timely investigative and remedial response. The Seminary
encourages individuals to also make a report to appropriate Seminary officials. Reporting to law
enforcement and to the Seminary are not mutually exclusive options, as both criminal and internal
reports may be pursued simultaneously.
Reporting Title IX Violations
Making a report means telling someone in authority what happened – in person, by telephone, in
writing or by email. At the time a report is made, a Complainant does not have to decide whether or
not to request any particular course of action, nor does a Complainant need to know how to label
what happened. Choosing to make a report, and deciding how to proceed after making the report ,
can be a process that unfolds over time. The Seminary provides support that can assist each
individual in making these important decisions, and to the extent legally possible will respect an
individual's autonomy in deciding how to proceed.
In this process, the Seminary will balance the individual's interest with its obligation to provide a safe
and non-discriminatory environment for all members of the Seminary community.