Reporting Sexual Assault
Regulation IV.25
In accordance with Pennsylvania State and Federal law, referred to as the College and University and Security Information Act 73 and the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act, respectively, Lehigh Carbon Community College, in accordance with the Higher Education Act amended as of 1992, will report sexual assault crime statistics and provide guidelines on sexual assault to students and LCCC employees.
Members Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted
The Federal Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights
- Survivors shall be notified of their options to notify law enforcement.
- Accuser and accused must have the same opportunity to have others present.
- Both parties shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding.
- Survivors shall be notified of counseling services.
- Survivors shall be notified of options for changing academic and living situations.
Procedures for Victims of Sexual Assault
In accordance with Pennsylvania state and federal law, referred to as the College and University and Security Information Act 73 and the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act, respectively, Lehigh Carbon Community College, in accordance with the Higher Education Act amended as of 1992, will report sexual assault crime statistics and provide guidelines on sexual assault to students and LCCC employees.
Definition:
Sexual Assault – Any sexual act physically directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Male victims of sexual assault receive the same services as women.
Sexual Harassment
Members of the college community should also be aware of the college regulations regarding sexual harassment. This is a separate policy, and information regarding this policy can be found in the Student Handbook and in the Employment Policies and Procedures Manual, obtained from the Director of Human Resources, the Dean of Student Development or a counselor.
Sexual Assault Protocol
If you are in need of immediate medical attention, contact the local police and campus security. Public Safety will arrange transportation to hospitals for victims of sexual assault. Also see “Medical Treatment for Sexual Assaults.”
To request transportation, contact Public Safety at:
Department of Public Safety and Security:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – noon (if classes are held).
Dial 1911 or 1169 from any telephone on campus. Dial 610-799-1169 or 911 from any other phone not on campus.
Public Safety will arrange transportation to hospitals for victims of sexual assault.
Reporting Options for Victims
You may choose to file a criminal charge with the police, or you may file a charge with college security or administration. If you choose to file criminal charges, you must file charges with the police. The college is required by law to contact local police any time a crime has been committed. The campus security staff will give the police a written copy of their report. You may request that your identity be kept confidential until or unless you make a commitment to proceed with criminal or college prosecution.
Student Conduct Action If You Have Been Sexually Assaulted
Investigation Options
If you have been assaulted by another student or group of students and are considering college action, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Dean of Student Development. This will enable you to review procedures should you decide to file formal charges through the college’s disciplinary system. This discussion does not obligate you to pursue official action.
A student who is the victim of sexual assault has several options with regard to how the case is handled. The student may choose to:
- Press criminal charges through the local police department.
- Press charges through the college disciplinary system as stated in the Student Handbook.
- Press charges through both systems concurrently.
- Press no charges but request a meeting with the assailant to discuss the incident through the dean of student development.
- Press no charges but seek a “No Contact” order through the dean of student development.
Initiate Student Conduct Charges
Should a sexual assault occur on campus or at a college-sponsored activity off campus, the college has the legal obligation to report this violation to the appropriate law enforcement agency. In addition to being subject to possible criminal liability, a student may be subject to sanctions of the Student Code of Conduct.
Maintaining Personal Security
At your request, the dean of student development may make special provisions for assistance in changing academic situations after an alleged sexual assault incident and if such changes are reasonably available.
Reporting Sexual Offenses
If you have been sexually assaulted, this is a violation of the law and college regulations. Such complaints can be reported to the local police, campus security or the Director of Human Resources. The Dean of Student Development will assist you with this report if necessary.
Faculty and Staff
Director of Human Resources- Title IX Coordinator – 610-799-1107
Students
LCCC Schnecksville
Dean of Student Development – 610-799-1532; Department of Public Safety – 610-799-1169
LCCC Allentown
Site Supervisor – 610-799-1948
LCCC Tamaqua
Site Supervisor – 570-225-7020
LCCC Airport Site – Lehigh Valley International Airport
Chief Instructor – 610-262-7089
