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Title IX and Sexual Respect
At Clackamas Community College, we are dedicated to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive campus where all have equal access to educational and employment opportunities. We work to promote an environment of sexual respect, safety and well-being. In its policies and standards, CCC demonstrates unequivocally that sexual assault, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking are not tolerated in our educational community.
This site provides information on CCC's programs for promoting sexual respect as well as resources, policies and procedures for preventing and responding to sexual assault, gender-based harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct.
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Emergency Contacts
CCC Campus Safety Office
503-594-6650 or 6650 from any campus phone
Clackamas County Sheriff
Non-emergency: 503-785-5000
Oregon City Police Department
Non-emergency: 503-657-4964
CCC Counseling Department
503-594-3176 (during college business hours)
Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS)
24-Hour Crisis and Support Line
503-654-2288 or 888-654-2288
CWS serves people of all genders and provides confidential advocates.
Portland Women’s Crisis Line (PWCL)
24-Hour Crisis and Support Line
503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential resource for faculty and staff.
24-Hour Crisis and Support Line
866-750-1327
(Access code available through employee portal)
What to Do
If you, or someone you know, has been affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking:
- Get to a safe place. Your safety is the highest priority. Get away from the assailant quickly. Call 9-1-1 or CCC' Campus Safety at 503-594-6650 (on campus).
- Know that what happened was not your fault. You are not responsible for the actions of others. No one deserves to be sexually assaulted. No one deserves to be stalked. No one has the right to hurt you or touch you against your will or without consent. It is not your fault.
- Reach out for support. Call a friend, family member or someone else you trust who can be with you and give you support. You can also call the CCC Counseling Department at 503-594-3176 or Clackamas Women's Services at 888-654-2288 to help you work through this experience, to access other resources and help you begin the healing process.
Title IX and Sexual Respect
Seeking medical care
The closest hospital to CCC's Oregon City Campus is Providence Willamette Falls and the emergency room offers medical care 24 hours a day. If you need a ride to or from the hospital from a CCC campus, CCC’s Department of Campus Safety will escort you 24/7 at no charge. Call 503-594-6650. You do not have to specify the details of why you need to go to the hospital to the Campus Safety officer.
You have the right, and are encouraged, to seek medical care and assistance. After a physical or sexual assault, you may not know whether or not you have sustained any injuries. A health care provider can provide overall care; treat any injuries that may have occurred during the assault; provide emergency contraception; and/or offer preventive treatment for sexual transmitted infections (STIs).
Sexual assault and misconduct-related medical services such as care provided by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and anonymous evidence documentation can be accessed at Portland-area hospitals.
You have the right, and are encouraged, to seek medical care and assistance. After a physical or sexual assault, you may not know whether or not you have sustained any injuries. A health care provider can provide overall care; treat any injuries that may have occurred during the assault; provide emergency contraception; and/or offer preventive treatment for sexual transmitted infections (STIs).
Sexual assault and misconduct-related medical services such as care provided by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and anonymous evidence documentation can be accessed at Portland-area hospitals.
Preserving evidence
Evidence of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence or stalking should be preserved as soon as possible, even if you are unsure about reporting to the college or filing criminal charges. Preservation of evidence is essential for both law enforcement and campus disciplinary investigations.
Record what you can remember
Write down, or have a friend write down, everything you can remember about the incident, including a physical description of the assailant. You should attempt to do this even if you are unsure about reporting the incident in the future.
Evidence such as texts, emails, social meida posts, chats, pictures, videos or other forms of electronic communication can be helpful in a college or criminal investigation. Download, save as a PDF, take screen shots or use other methods to preserve electronic evidence.
Evidence such as texts, emails, social meida posts, chats, pictures, videos or other forms of electronic communication can be helpful in a college or criminal investigation. Download, save as a PDF, take screen shots or use other methods to preserve electronic evidence.
Forensic exam
If you choose to report the assault and pursue legal options, a prompt (within five days or less) forensic examination can be crucial. Avoid drinking, bathing, showering, brushing your teeth, using mouthwash or combing your hair. Do not change clothes. If you have already changed your clothes, place your clothing and other items (sheets, blankets) in a paper bag (a plastic bag may destroy evidence).
Go to a hospital emergency department for a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE or "rape kit") and medical care. A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), a health care provider trained to provide comprehensive care for a victim, can collect forensic evidence. Consider bringing someone to the hospital with you for support.
Go to a hospital emergency department for a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE or "rape kit") and medical care. A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), a health care provider trained to provide comprehensive care for a victim, can collect forensic evidence. Consider bringing someone to the hospital with you for support.
County advocate
Hospitals in Clackamas County will attempt to provide a victim advocate, and you can decide whether or not you want to speak with the advocate. The advocate is a confidential resource who is not affiliated with the college. Advocates can provide you with confidential support and talk with you about your options.
Report the incident
You may choose to report the incident to your local police department and/or to CCC’s Office of Campus Safety. If you report to CCC's Campus Safety Office, then CCC's Title IX coordinator receives reports as well.
If you are unsure as to whether or not you want to report the incident, you can talk with a police officer or CCC Campus Safety officer about hypotheticals to find out more information. You can have a personal advocate, college staff member or someone else with you during this process.
If you were under the influence of alcohol (and under 21) or using other drugs at the time of the assault ,you will NOT be charged for using by the Office of Campus Safety or the college. Sexual assault is a serious crime in all 50 states. Whether or not you were under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of the incident, does NOT make it your fault. No one has the right to touch you without your consent.
If you are unsure as to whether or not you want to report the incident, you can talk with a police officer or CCC Campus Safety officer about hypotheticals to find out more information. You can have a personal advocate, college staff member or someone else with you during this process.
If you were under the influence of alcohol (and under 21) or using other drugs at the time of the assault ,you will NOT be charged for using by the Office of Campus Safety or the college. Sexual assault is a serious crime in all 50 states. Whether or not you were under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of the incident, does NOT make it your fault. No one has the right to touch you without your consent.
Talk with the Title IX coordinator about options
CCC’s Title IX Coordinator will help review your options for next steps and connect you to support services and additional resources, both on and off campus. Even though the Title IX coordinator is not a confidential contact, you can often decide how best to proceed after disclosure, except when there is an ongoing or immediate threat to the safety of the community or a minor is involved.
Access support services and resources
Regardless of when or where the incident occurred, resources on and off campus are available to support you at any time, now and in the future.
Healing takes time
People can and do recover. Give yourself as much time as you need. Talking with supportive people may help you regain a feeling of control and help you feel less alone.
Self-care can be an important component of one's healing. Adequate sleep, nutrition and emotional self-care can help ensure your body and mind are able to participate fully in the healing process.
Self-care can be an important component of one's healing. Adequate sleep, nutrition and emotional self-care can help ensure your body and mind are able to participate fully in the healing process.
Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator Melissa Richardson, CHRO
CCC Title IX Coordinator Melissa Richardson collaborates across campus constituencies to foster a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for all members of the CCC community. All disclosures or reports of violations of the college's sexual assault, sexual misconduct or sexual harassment policies will be directed to the Title IX coordinator.
Title IX Coordinator
Title IX coordinator responsibilities:
- Ensuring CCC's compliance with Title IX and other applicable federal and state mandates concerning sex discrimination, gender-based harassment and sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, dating or domestic violence and stalking.
- Providing institutional leadership to prevent, address and respond to sex discrimination, gender-based harassment and sexual misconduct.
- Tracking and monitoring incidents of sex discrimination, gender-based harassment and sexual misconduct.
- Overseeing the investigation and resolution of all reports involving students, faculty, staff, vendors and visitors.
- Coordinating comprehensive training, education and prevention efforts campus-wide.
- Conducting periodic reviews of campus climate and culture concerning sexual assault, gender-based harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct.
When should I contact the Title IX coordinator?
Any student, faculty or staff member, or participant in any CCC-sponsored activity (on or off campus) who has concerns about sex discrimination or sexual misconduct is encouraged to seek the assistance of the Title IX coordinator.
Contact the Title IX coordinator to:
- Get information about resources (private and confidential), interim measures and options for investigation and resolution under college policies;
- Share a disclosure, file a complaint or make a report of sex discrimination, including sexual assault and gender-based harassment as well as domestic violence, dating violence and stalking;
- Seek assistance regarding how to respond appropriately to a disclosure of sexual assault, sexual misconduct or gender-based harassment; and
- Ask questions about the college's policies and procedures related to sexual assault, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
Title IX contact information
Melissa Richardson, CHRO
Title IX Coordinator
19600 Molalla Ave.
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-594-3009
Email: titleix@clackamas.edu
Title IX Coordinator
19600 Molalla Ave.
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-594-3009
Email: titleix@clackamas.edu