Title IX

Title IX/Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy:

Grievance/Reporting Procedures for issues related to Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy:

Refer to section E “Reporting” of the Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy:

How to make a report to Southwestern Law School

The Law School strongly encourages all individuals to seek assistance from a medical provider 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 Law School also strongly encourages all individuals to make a report to the Law School and to local law enforcement, although neither is required. These reporting options are not mutually exclusive. Both internal and criminal reports may be made simultaneously.

The Law School has a strong interest in supporting survivors of sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence and strongly encourages all individuals or third party witnesses to report any incident to the Law School.

Reporting Parties and third party witnesses are encouraged to report Prohibited Conduct as soon as possible in order to maximize the Law School’s ability to respond promptly and effectively. The Law School does not, however, limit the timeframe for reporting. If the Respondent is not a member of the Southwestern community, the Law School will still seek to take steps to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects, but its ability to take disciplinary action against the Respondent will, of course, be limited.

Reports can be made to the following individuals:

Title IX Coordinator: Sabrina Calica TitleIX@swlaw.edu (213) 738-6738

Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Maximillian Holt TitleIX@swlaw.edu (213) 738-6628

At the time a report is made, a Complainant does not have 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 Law School provides support that can assist each individual in making these important decisions, and will respect an individual’s autonomy in deciding how to proceed to the extent legally possible. In this process, the Law School will balance the individual’s interest with its obligation to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for all members of the Law School community.

The Law School will respond to all reports of Prohibited Conduct in a fair and impartial manner. A Complainant, a Respondent, and all individuals involved will be treated with dignity and respect. In response to all reports of Prohibited Conduct, the Law School will make an immediate assessment of any risk of harm to the Complainant, Respondent, or to the broader campus community and will take steps necessary to address those risks. These steps may include supportive measures to provide for the safety of the individual and the campus community.

Emergency and external reporting options:

Refer to section E.,4. “Emergency and external reporting options” of the Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy*:

Emergency and external reporting options

The Complainant has the right to notify or decline to notify law enforcement. The Law School strongly encourages all individuals to seek assistance from law enforcement immediately after an incident of Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, or any other Prohibited Conduct. This is the best option to ensure preservation of evidence and to begin a timely investigative and remedial response. Police have unique legal authority, including the power to seek and execute search warrants, collect forensic evidence, make arrests, and assist in seeking emergency protective orders. The Law School will help any Southwestern community member to get to a safe place and will provide transportation to the hospital, coordination with law enforcement, and info.

*Additional information regarding “Coordination with Law Enforcement” (Section E.,5) and “Care and Support Resources” (Section F) can be found in the Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Confidentiality/Privacy:

Refer to Section D “Confidentiality and Privacy” of the Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy*:

Confidentiality and Privacy

The Law School is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals involved in the investigation and resolution of reports under this Policy. The Law School also is committed to assisting students and third parties in making informed choices. With respect to any report under this Policy, the Law School will make reasonable efforts to protect the privacy of participants, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, while balancing the need to gather information to take steps to eliminate Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. All Law School employees who are involved in the Law School’s Sexual Misconduct response receive specific instruction about respecting and safeguarding private information.

*Further information regarding the distinct meanings of Confidential and Privacy can be found in sections D.,1. “Privacy” and D.2. “Confidentiality” of the Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Off-Campus Community Support:

Students, faculty, or staff who have been victims of domestic violence or sexual assault may also seek assistance from the following community support and counseling centers:

National DV Hotline
1-800-799-7233 – 24-hour hotline
www.thehotline.org

LA County DV Hotline
1-800-978-3600 – 24-hour hotline

UCLA Health’s Rape Treatment Center – 24-hour services
424-259-7208
Rape Treatment Center - Los Angeles, CA | UCLA Health

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East Los Angeles Women’s Center – 24-hour services
About - East LA Women Center

LGBTQ Community Resources
www.lalgbtcenter.org

National Center for Victims of Crime
www.VictimsofCrime.org

Peace Over Violence
213-626-3393 – 24-hour hotline
www.peaceoverviolence.org

RAINN • (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
1-800-656-4673 – 24-hour hotline
www.rainn.org

Sojourn Services for Battered Women and their Children
310-264-6644 – 24-hour hotline
https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/sojourn/

External Links to Federal Policies regarding Title IX, Title VI, and Pregnancy and Related Conditions:

Statement regarding Training Materials:

All SWL Investigators and Title IX Coordinators have been trained by ATIXA as an Investigator (Investigator Level One training). Materials available for review upon request so as to not infringe upon proprietary copyright laws