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Intake of Incident Reports
An Incident Report is the initial report in which a Reporting Individual/Complainant shares an alleged Policy violation with the Title IX Office and/or Campus Safety. The Title IX coordinator is the primary College official responsible for receiving Preliminary Reports, often in conjunction with Campus Safety. Reports may be submitted by any person (other than confidential resources), whether or not the Reporting Individual/ Complainant claims to have been impacted directly by an act of sexual violence. When receiving Reports from third parties not directly impacted by an act of sexual violence or sexual misconduct, the Title IX coordinator will consider an appropriate response to assist individuals impacted directly by the reported acts.
The Title IX coordinator’s (or their designee’s) duty upon receipt of a Preliminary Report is to aid the Reporting Individual/Complainant in understanding their rights and the disciplinary process under these procedures. The Title IX coordinator further provides assistance to Reporting Individuals/Complainants, to Complainants (where the Reporting Individual is not the Complainant), and to Respondents.
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Assessment of Preliminary Reports
After receiving a Preliminary Report, the Title IX coordinator (or designee) shall conduct an Initial Assessment to evaluate whether, if substantiated, the conduct as alleged in the Report could constitute a Policy violation, and whether it is otherwise possible to proceed with the College’s conduct process. The Title IX coordinator may consult with other College administrators during the Initial Assessment to ensure the appropriate response.
The Title IX coordinator (or designee) shall assess the available information and may take any of the following actions:
- Determine that the Preliminary Report does not allege conduct that constitutes a potential violation of the Policy, or of any other College policy or Code of Conduct provision;
- Refer the Preliminary Report to another office at the College for review, if it is determined that the Report details conduct that is outside the scope of this Policy, but may violate one or more other College policies or may trigger other corrective actions; and/or
- Review the available procedural options with the Reporting Individual/Complainant, including the ability of the Reporting Individual/Complainant to file a Formal Complaint, and to be afforded supportive measures.
Depending on the circumstances and options chosen by the Reporting Individual/Complainant, the Respondent may or may not be notified of the existence of the Preliminary Report. The College, however, must notify a Respondent when taking action that would impact the Respondent’s privileges or ability to access campus, or upon the filing of a Formal Complaint.
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Contact the Title IX Office
To make a Preliminary Report regarding an alleged violation of the Policy, the Title IX coordinator can be consulted. Relevant contact information is:
Kristin Collado, Esq., Title IX Coordinator
Phone Number: 914.323.6138
Email Address: titleix@sarahlawrence.edu or kcollado@sarahlawrence.edu
Campus Location: Andrews Annex, Room 102bFor more detailed information, please refer to the section on Reporting Options under the chapter on “Resources for Students Who Experience Sexual Violence”.