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Title IX addresses sex discrimination in education. Bristol’s EOP includes a specific policy and formal complaint process for Title IX sexual harassment, along with broader protections against sex-based discrimination and harassment.

Title IX sexual harassment

  • An employee conditions an educational or employment benefit or service on participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
  • Unwelcome sexual conduct is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies equal access to a College education program or activity.
  • Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined in the Plan.
  • The severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive requirement is not a separate requirement for every listed sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking offense.

Which process applies

The Title IX formal complaint process has specific requirements involving the type of conduct, the College’s education program or activity, and conduct against a person in the United States. At filing, the complainant must be participating or attempting to participate in the College’s education program or activity. The Coordinator reviews those requirements and explains the options.

A concern outside these specific requirements may still be addressed through the discrimination and harassment process, another College policy, or supportive measures. Do not rule out reporting because an incident happened online or away from campus. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator at DiversityTitleIX@BristolCC.edu with any questions regarding support, the complaint process, to seek confidential advocacy, or to choose whether to seek Police assistance. You can also review the College’s confidential resources and supports on our website.

After sexual violence

Get to a safe place and seek medical care promptly. A hospital can explain treatment and evidence-collection options. In Massachusetts, adults and adolescents may have time-sensitive forensic evidence collected up to five days after an assault. Medical care is still available after that period or if you have already washed or changed clothes. A forensic exam can be obtained whether or not you wish to report to police.

Preserve relevant messages, photos, documents, and other evidence if you can do so safely. Support and Confidential Resources provides advocacy and counseling options.