Complainant

Complainant(s): Refers to any individual who may have been the subject of any prohibited conduct by an individual or organization covered under PPM 3010, regardless of whether the Complainant makes a report or seeks action under the Policy.

How does Kansas State University respond of discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment?

PPM 3010

Complainant Options:

Complainants will not be forced to participate in an investigation.
If there is an investigation, the complainant will be informed of the outcome of the investigation and have the right to appeal the outcome on specified grounds.
Reasonable assistance or reasonable changes in circumstances, such as no-contact orders, access to counseling services, academic accommodations, change in on-campus housing, class assignments or office location, change in work schedule, job assignments or supervisor(s), and/or public safety escort services, and/or visa immigration assistance may be given. The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX will work with the appropriate campus office(s) to provide reasonable changes.
As a complainant in a case involving sexual violence or another VAWA-related crime (Title IX), the individual has the right to choose or ask for a support person during the intake process. This support person may accompany the complainant to an intake meeting or for process questions. A support person (for students) is likely to be a staff member from the CARE Office or Student Support and Accountability.

In the event a Title IX case moves to an investigation, the complainant will be provided with an advisor. Complainants can choose to select their own advisor as well. If a complainant or respondent chose their own advisor, this will be at their own expense. Advisors provided by the University are from an external agency contracted by OCR & TIX.

Steps for reported victims of sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, or stalking in addition to a PPM 3010 report

Services are available to reported victims through Kansas State University and in the community for counseling, physical and mental health.

Advised steps include:

Seeking medical attention, both to promote well-being and to preserve evidence.
Notifying law enforcement that a crime has been committed. Kansas State University's Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) can assist with contacting campus police or the local police department.

An additional option is seeking a court order for protection from abuse or stalking. The CARE office can assist with this. K-State Police enforce court orders in areas where they have authority to exercise their police power, including on K-State property.

What to do if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted?

Anyone who has experienced sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking is encouraged to do the following:

Important to know about OCR & TIX:

We are neutral. We are committed to providing a prompt, thorough, and fair review.
We are NOT confidential. The information obtained through the policy process is not disclosed to anyone who does not have a "need to know" in connection with the policy process. The University cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality, but the University will endeavor to keep the matter confidential to the extent possible, consistent with preventing future acts of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, providing a remedy to persons injured, allowing respondents to reply to a complaint if it warrants an administrative review, and complying with applicable law.
Anyone may contact our office for resources available to the campus community, regardless if a report has been made.

Complainant Resources

There are many assumptions about sexual assault and men’s sexuality that create an environment difficult to navigate for men who have been sexually assaulted, and it’s important to distinguish the myths from the realities.

If you have been sexually assaulted there is support

Please contact these resources.

For information from the Spectrum Center at K-State, please call 785-532-5352.

Non-K-State Resources also include

RAINN (online hotline support)
Male Survivor
1 in 6 (on-line hotline support & free counseling w/ USC interns)

For more information, see Title IX.

**If there are additional resources you would like to be considered for this page, please contact our office with the information.

Questions

If you have any other questions about the investigation or investigation process, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX at 785-532-6220 | TRS 711 or civilrights@k-state.edu.

For more information, see Title IX.