Title IX and Sexual Violence
The policy offers resources that are available to individuals who have been victims of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, as well as procedures to follow in reporting incidents of sexual violence and sexual misconduct.
The policy applies to any allegation of sexual violence or sexual misconduct made by or against a Temple College student or a Temple College staff or faculty member on campus, College centers or in any College-sponsored activity on or off campus/centers.
Reports of sexual violence or sexual misconduct will be taken seriously and addressed in accordance with Temple College policies or Texas Criminal Codes that are relevant to the committed act.
Sexual violence and sexual misconduct are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX also prohibits retaliation against people for making or participating in complaints of sex discrimination.
How to Report
- Report the incident to the Campus Police or local police
- Report the incident to the College’s Title IX Coordinator
- You can also fill out the form below. It will go to the Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Coordinators and Decision makers receive annual training from two separate providers, and the training sessions cover various topics, including:
- Definition of Sexual Harassment
- Application of the Regulation
- Implementation Issues
- Required Institutional Response to a Report
- Formal complaints, written notices, resolutions, hearings, and determinations
- Policies & required trainings
The first provider is NeoGov, and the transcript of the training may be found here: NeoGov Title IX Training. The second training is provided by National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) and the presentations related to the training may be found below.
NACUA Title IX Coordinator Training
Additional staff members who support the Accommodations and Title IX departments may also be required to complete the trainings.
Campus Police and Title IX
The Campus Police Department has officers who are specially trained to work with individuals reporting sexual violence. They can help you review your options and help you seek support such as medical attention, counseling services and legal assistance. The Campus Police Department can also assist in reporting assaults to other law enforcement agencies.
Reports of sexual misconduct made to the Campus Police will automatically be reported to the College’s Title IX Coordinator regardless of whether the individual who experienced the sexual misconduct chooses to pursue criminal charges.
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Community Resources
National
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-888-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
1-800-656-4673
Temple
Counseling Information
Families in Crisis, Inc.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocates
Temple: 254-773-7765
Killeen: 254-634-1184
Central Counties MHMR
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-888-4036
Non-crisis: 1-844-815-6221
Medical Care
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
254-724-2111
Seton Medical Center-Harker Heights
254-690-0900
Military
DoD Safe Helpline-Sexual Assault Support for the Military
1-877-995-5247
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
Hutto & Taylor
Williamson County Crime Victims Assistance
512-943-1375
Counseling Information
Hope Alliance-Round Rock
512-255-1212
Safe Place Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence-Austin
512-267-7233
Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center
512-352-6339
Medical Care
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
512-528-7000
Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock
512-509-0100
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
512-901-1000
Seton Northwest Hospital
512-324-6000