2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

As early as possible in the process outlined above, the
DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES or the administrator on duty
at the college should be notified. That individual should go
to the victim’s location and assist in the administration of
these procedures, as well as notifying other campus and/or
District officials, as appropriate.
IN THE EVENT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT OCCURS
WHEN THE CAMPUS IS NOT OPEN (“AFTER HOURS”), THE
INDIVIDUAL INITIALLY NOTIFIED about the sexual assault will
notify the Campus Police by calling on any campus phone
(ext. 6486). The CAMPUS POLICE LIEUTENANT will follow
the same procedures as described above.
IN THE EVENT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT OCCURS
AT AN OFF-CAMPUS EVENT and it is not possible to contact
the CAMPUS POLICE, then the INDIVIDUAL INITIALLY NOTIFIED
will contact the LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY if
the victim wishes. If, however, the victim is under 18 years
of age, the LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY MUST
be contacted.
FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURES BY COLLEGE STAFF:
The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES and CAMPUS
POLICE LIEUTENANT will do a follow-up interview with the
victim to inform her/him of the legal options available for filing
a civil suit or a criminal action. If she/he wants to pursue
criminal action, the appropriate police department will conduct
the follow-up criminal investigation.
The COORDINATOR OF STUDENT HEALTH AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES will provide the victim with
information on the treatment and counseling of sexual
assault and provide referrals for appropriate assistance such
as the COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGIST (or alternative counseling
services) and the COLLEGE PHYSICIAN. The DEAN/DESIGNEE
OF STUDENT SERVICES will explain disciplinary procedures
and actions available.
The VICE CHANCELLOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, if
appropriate, will explain disciplinary procedures and actions
available in cases involving faculty or staff.
The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES will be
responsible for ensuring that all follow-up procedures are
completed.
V. LEGAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
The reporting of rape and other forms of sexual assault
follows the same procedures as the reporting of any crime.
No special information is required, but the report needs
to include certain standard information such as where the
incident occurred, to whom (identified by name and age)
and exactly what happened.
Once a victim of sexual assault has chosen to notify
authorities about the assault and chooses to pursue
prosecution, a medical-legal examination should be performed
as soon after the assault as possible and within hours for
evidence.
VI. LIST OF CAMPUS SERVICES AND PERSONNEL AVAILABLE
TO ASSIST WITH INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Campus Police, ext. 6486
Campus Student Health and Psychological Services
Office, ext. 6346
Student Services, ext. 6455
Office with evening and weekend responsibility,
ext. 6483
VII. LIST OF OFF-CAMPUS SERVICES
Hospitals with Specialized Care:
Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura,
(805) 652-6000 (preferred)
Simi Adventist Hospital, Simi Valley, (805) 955-6000
Ventura County Coalition Against Domestic and
Sexual Violence Hotline (805) 656-1111;
Spanish only (800) 300-2181.
The coalition was initiated to provide assistance and support to
victims of rape and domestic violence.
In response to expressed needs from the community, the coalition
now provides victim services, advocacy services, follow-up crisis
counseling, information and referral, treatment program and postcrisis
services.
In addition, they also have available prevention and education
programs, child abuse prevention programs for schools, outreach
programs for business and organizations and professional training
to replicate their success.
Emergency Shelters:
Care and Share, Simi Valley, (805) 522-5676
Catholic Charities, Ventura, (805) 643-4694
Lutheran Social Services, Thousand Oaks,
(805) 497-6207
Legal Services:
Ventura County Bar Association Lawyer’s Referral Services,
(805) 650-7599
Counseling/Support Groups:
Interface, referrals and counseling, 1-800-339-9597
Ventura County Mental Health, 24-hour referral, (805)
652-6727 or 877-327-4747
Medical Services (for Bilingual/Undocumented
persons)
Clinicas del Camino Real, Ventura, (805) 647-6322,
Oxnard, (805) 487-5351.
VIII. PROCEDURES FOR ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT
Follow-up intervention may be provided with the victim’s
consent and as needed by the COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGIST for
psychological counseling. The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT
LEARNING will track the victim’s academic progress and will
assist, when requested, by arranging academic counseling,
tutoring and other services deemed appropriate. ACADEMIC
COUNSELORS may assist with developing an education plan.
The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES or VICE
CHANCELLOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES will initiate disciplinary
procedures and inform the victim of the status of any
disciplinary actions and the EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/
DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES will keep the COLLEGE
PRESIDENT informed.
The following individuals may also be contacted, as
appropriate, on a need-to-know basis by the aforementioned
administrators:
Executive Vice President of Student Learning
Coordinator, Disabled Student Services
Division Administrators/Chairs
Instructors
Chancellor
Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Director, Administrative Relations
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