The purpose of this procedure is to implement Board Policy on Institutional Security as it relates to sexual violence. For the purpose of this procedure, the definition of sexual violence is any unwanted sexual contact or attention achieved by force, threats, bribes, manipulation, pressure, tricks or violence.
Sexual violence is committed by strangers and, more often, acquaintances, friends or relatives.
Anyone can become a victim of sexual violence, regardless of age, race or income level. Pima Community College shall provide an environment that will, to the greatest extent possible, preclude the occurrence of and encourage the reporting of sexual violence. Victims are encouraged to report acts of sexual violence to the Department of Public Safety as soon as possible. The Department of Public Safety shall post 24 hour emergency telephone numbers at various locations on all campuses or otherwise provide for emergency contact with the Department, such as, direct telephone lines in all elevators and other locations. Any student or employee who witness sexual violence or is informed about an alleged sexual offense shall, as soon as possible, contact the Department of Public Safety.