Supportive measures are intended to help ensure that a person impacted by a Title IX related event or investigation access their educational program or activity. Supportive measures may be available to any party regardless of their role (complainant, respondent, witness), where the incident occurred, or when it occurred. It did not have to occur on campus or involve another student or employee.
If a recent or past incident is limiting a person’s ability to participate in their educational program or campus employment, they can seek assistance from the Title IX office. There is no requirement to file a formal complaint.
Campus Safety supportive measures may include but are not limited to:
- Campus Public Safety escorts
- Campus issued no-contact directive
- Campus housing changes
- Parking coordination
- Campus facilities access scheduling
- Designated paths to and from campus buildings
- Class schedule changes
Academic supportive measures may include, but are not limited to:
- Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments
- Modifications of student work assignments
- Class schedule changes
- Withdrawal from classes
- Financial aid appeal assistance
- Referral to external advocacy agencies or other community support services
Employment supportive measures may include, but are not limited to:
- Modifications of work schedule or location
- Campus Public Safety escorts
- Leaves of absence
- Campus issued no-contact directive
- Parking coordination
- Campus facilities access scheduling
- Referral to external advocacy agencies or other community support services
*Employees may have other benefits or rights afforded to them. Contact Title IX or Human Resources for more information.
Other supportive measures may include, but are not limited to:
- Counseling referrals
- Coaching conversations
- Campus housing changes
- Parking coordination
- Campus facilities access scheduling
- Referral to external advocacy agencies or other community support services
Off-Campus Support & Resources
A protection order, sometimes referred to as a restraining order, is a judge-issued civil court order that tells a person to stop contacting, harassing, or otherwise causing harm to you. If the recipient of a protection order or restraining order breaks those rules, violating the order, they could be subject to disciplinary action/sanctions from the court.
Please note, restraining orders are useful in some situations, but because they rely on the recipient to follow the order (typically, out of fear of further disciplinary actions), some risk of contact still remains.
King County has information on the different types of protection orders and how to start the process. If you are in immediate danger, dial 911.
Community Advocacy Agencies are non-profit organizations that provide a comprehensive range of services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and family violence. The services vary by agency, are free and confidential, and there are culture and language specific options. Support services can include such things as legal advocacy, counseling, basic needs, housing assistance, and other programs.
A list of off-campus resources can be found on BC’s Gender Based Violence Prevention website. Please note that this is not a complete list of agencies and resources in the community,
Additional information can be found at:
Last Updated September 25, 2024
