Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, rape, and sexual assault.
Carla Martinez
Dean of Students
Title IX Coordinator
Section 504 Title II Coordinator
(714) 895-8781
cmartinez@gwc.cccd.edu
15744 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Office: 3rd floor of the LRC (Learning Resources Center)
The District/College will provide prompt and equitable response to any report of Sexual Harassment made to the Title IX Coordinator or any District employee with authority to institute corrective measures. Employees are expected to report actual or suspected Sexual Harassment to the Title IX Coordinator immediately. Health service providers and staff, as well as licensed professional counselors in the Student Health Center are required by law to maintain near or complete confidentiality and therefore are not required to report to the Title IX Coordinator.
You are not a counselor or an investigator and no one is asking or expecting you to perform these duties. You are the bridge to connect students to campus and community support. Acknowledge the boundaries on your relationship with this student while helping the student access the resources and assistance which offer the best support and care. Offer to walk the student over to the Student Health Center or to Campus Safety for further assistance.
If someone reports sexual misconduct to you Act
Determine if the victim is safe.If not, ask the victim if they would feel comfortable with you calling Campus Safety or 9-1-1.
Determine if the victim wants or needs medical intervention.It is the victims decision whether or not they receive intervention. Your role is to inform them of their options, which include:
Provide the option for the victim to report the sexual misconduct to any one of the following:
Local Police:
Golden West College:
Orange Coast College:
Coastline College:
If the incident involves Faculty or staff, you can file a complaint with the District Office of Human Resources (714) 438-4707Encourage the victim to talk to a psychologist at the Student Health Center
Make a report to the College/District Title IX Officer
As a member of the College/District community, a student may approach you regarding being the recipient of unwelcomed sexual contact, or having knowledge regarding another student in this situation. It is important to provide support to a survivor of sexual assault and to also refer this person to professional resources (see above). These steps are designed to help you best support and inform someone of the resources available to assist with the persons physical and emotional needs.
I need to tell you that I am considered a responsible employee and must inform the college/district that an incident has occurred. I dont want to scare or intimidate you, but your personal safety and overall health is our number one concern. The reason we do this report is to make sure you are able to get all the help and support you need. If you do not want details of what occurred reported or are not interested in making a complaint at this time, you have the right to maintain your privacy. I will only report what you confide in me. If you prefer to speak with someone confidentially, I would be happy to help you get in touch with the psychologist through student support services. They are not obligated to report any details to the district.
Not only is it our ethical responsibility to respond in a comprehensive and supportive way, it is our legal responsibility.
