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2015-2016 Student Handbook 55 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. Detailed information on reporting of sexual misconduct and violations of the sexual misconduct policy can be found in Section VII of the Policies and Procedures Manual. Emergency and External Reporting Options: Littleton Police Department (LPD) For emergencies: 911 For non-emergencies: LPD non-emergency dispatch at 303-794-1551 Campus Reporting Options: Denver Seminary employees have an ethical and institutional obligation to report anything they are aware of related to discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. If you have questions or are unsure, contact any of the individuals listed below: Title IX Deputy Coordinator (for students) – Rob Foley, Dean of Students Rob.Foley@denverseminary.edu; 303-357-5838 Title IX Deputy Coordinator (for employees) – Zandy Wennerstrom, Director of HR Zandy.Wennerstrom@denverseminary.edu; 303-762-6887 Title IX Coordinator – Debra Kellar, Vice President of Finance and Campus Operations Debbie.Kellar@denverseminary; 303-762-6893 Campus Security: 303-783-3120 or dial 1001 from any campus phone. Anonymous Reporting Any individual may make an anonymous report concerning an act of sexual misconduct and/or sexual violence through Denver Seminary's Alert Line. An individual may report the incident without disclosing his/her name, identifying the Respondent or requesting any action. Depending on the extent of the information available about the incident or the individuals involved, however, the Seminary's ability to respond to an anonymous report may be limited.