Nondiscrimination - Title IX

Link to Annual Security Report webpage.

Denver's rape crisis center, the Blue Bench Program (formerly RAAP) is available to help at any time. Call their 24-hour hotline at 303.322.7273, or learn more at www.thebluebench.org.

Jefferson County Action Center
http://theactioncenterco.org/
8755 W. 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303.237.7704
Fax: 303.237.6002
[email protected]

Colorado Crisis Services
https://coloradocrisisservices.org/
1-844-493-TALK (8255)

Jefferson County Mental Health
Emergency Line (24/7): 303-425-0300
Toll-free: 800-201-5264
TDD: 303-432-5540

Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255)

Porchlight, A Family Justice Center
11100 W 8th Ave, Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 720.853.8850

https://www.porchlightfjc.org/

• Any person can make a report by contacting the Title IX Coordinator.
• A report can be made at any time.
• Red Rocks Community College employees, unless deemed a confidential resource by law, have an ethical obligation to promptly report any incidents they are aware of concerning civil rights violations. Reports should be made within 24 hours, unless there is reasonable justification for a delay. Employees unsure of the scope of this requirement may direct their questions to the Title IX/EO Coordinator. Failure to report will be considered a violation of SP 19-60a, and may result in discipline, up to and including termination. All other individuals affiliated with CCCS are strongly encouraged to report civil rights violations.

Dr. Armando “Mundy” Burciaga
Dean of Students and Title IX Deputy Coordinator
[email protected]

Jennifer Matthews, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Executive Director of Human Resources
Title IX, EO & ADA Coordinator
Office of Human Resources
[email protected]

Deborah Houser
Operations Director
[email protected]

To file a report with local law enforcement:

• Report to local law enforcement.

1. Go to a safe place and call someone. Call 911.
2. Don’t shower, wash your hands, change or remove your clothes, or apply or take medication.
3. Go to a hospital for medical attention.
4. Get help, such as counseling or victim assistance. (College staff are required to report alleged violations under Title IX)

If you would like to speak to someone but not report the alleged violation, you can receive a counseling referral from Student Affairs or contact Denver's rape crisis center, the The Blue Bench | Formerly known as RAAP - Denver. Call their 24-hour hotline at 303.322.7273, or learn more at www.raap.org.

If you are a victim of a sexual assault, you may request a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) forensic exam. This is important if you think you want to seek legal action. It is vital that a victim obtains medical treatment as soon as possible and does not bathe, shower, douche, or change clothes until given permission by medical personnel. You can have the exam without having to report the assault to law enforcement. You will not be charged for the cost of the exam.

The College has an agreement with the following providers for the exam.
St. Anthony Hospital
11600 W 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228

If you do not have transportation to the facility, you may contact a friend or family member, public safety, perhaps sexual assault advocates will provide transportation, taxi service, public transportation. Any cost for transportation is the responsibility of the student.

If you have any questions, please contact the following campus staff:

EXAMPLE STATEMENT: If you are a victim of a sexual assault, you may decide to request a medical forensic exam from a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to preserve evidence that may be used for the purposes of legal action. While you do not need to decide immediately if you want to report to law enforcement or pursue legal action, the preservation of evidence is most effective when done immediately after an assault. It is ideal to obtain medical treatment as soon as possible before bathing, showering, douching, or changing clothes. There is no cost to the exam. You may go to the following emergency room providers to request a SANE exam: [INSERT EMERGENCY ROOM PROVIDERS]. If you do not have transportation to the facility, you may contact a friend or family member, [INSERT CAMPUS OPTIONS IF APPLICABLE], sexual assault advocates that will provide transportation, taxi service, public transportation, or other providers. Any cost for transportation is the responsibility of the student. Victims who chose to have a medical forensic examination done are not obligated, at any time, to participate in a law enforcement investigation or any criminal justice response along with any administrative proceedings with the College. If you have further questions, please contact [LIST CAMPUS CONTACT PERSON].

• Include information about who you have MOUs to conduct SANE examinations.

In addition to reporting to RRCC, any person has the right to file a police report. Complainants requiring assistance with this should contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator.

Student Complainants have the right to make inquiries and/or file a complaint with:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582
Telephone: 303.844.5695
Facsimile: (303) 844-4303

Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr

Employee Complainants have the right to make inquiries and/or file a complaint with:

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
1560 Broadway, Suite 825, Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: 303.894.2997
Facsimile: (303) 844-4303

Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/civil-rights

Or

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
303 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 410, Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: 800.669.4000
Facsimile: (303) 866-1085

Web: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/denver/location

CCCS employees (including student employees), unless deemed a confidential resource by law, have an ethical obligation to promptly report any incidents they are aware of concerning civil rights violations. Reports should be made within 24 hours, unless there is reasonable justification for a delay. Employees unsure of the scope of this requirement may direct their questions to the Title IX/EO Coordinator. Failure to report will be considered a violation of BP 3-70, Colorado Community College System Code of Ethics, and may result in discipline, up to and including termination. All other individuals affiliated with CCCS are strongly encouraged to report civil rights violations.

Report a Concern

The College prohibits any acts of retaliation. Retaliation is defined as any adverse employment or educational action taken against a person because of the person’s participation, or perceived participation, in a complaint or investigation of discrimination and/or harassment. Retaliation also includes any act to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege provided by applicable civil rights laws, policies, and procedures.

Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 that states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” 

• “Supportive Measures” are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the Complainant or the Respondent before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no complaint has been filed. Such measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to educational and employment programs and/or activities without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the educational/employment environment or deter sexual harassment. Supportive measures may include (but not limited to):
  • Counseling
  • Reporting to law enforcement
  • Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments
  • Modifications of work or class schedules
  • Campus escort services
  • Mutual restrictions on contact between the parties
  • Changes in work or housing locations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus
  • Other similar measures
• Link to VAWA.
• For more information about supportive measures, contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator.

Confidential Resources:

• List on-campus confidential resources contact information (if applicable).
  • Dr. Armando “Mundy” Burciaga
    Dean of Students and Title IX Deputy Coordinator
    [email protected]
  • Jennifer Matthews, SHRM-SCP, PHR
    Executive Director of Human Resources
    Title IX, EO & ADA Coordinator
    Office of Human Resources
    [email protected]
  • Deborah Houser
    Operations Director
    [email protected]
• List off-campus confidential resources contact information.
• Campus Police

Training Materials

Training materials used to train employees who have a role in Title IX/Sexual Harassment complaint resolutions can be found at the bottom of SP 19-60a – Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process.

Clery Information

Clery information can be found on our Campus Police page.