{"id":1445,"date":"2021-09-30T19:13:04","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T02:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/?page_id=1445"},"modified":"2025-07-21T12:58:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:58:42","slug":"student-reporting-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/student-reporting-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Reporting Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Report Concerns&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellevue College has a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/about-us\/report-concerns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report Concerns<\/a>&nbsp;website, with information on where to report different types of concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_2c1fbe55-ba98-4da3-8849-c33e307f41dd\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_9ee1cf19-8d84-4a03-b91f-8ab3577b0e89\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_9ee1cf19-8d84-4a03-b91f-8ab3577b0e89\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_9ee1cf19-8d84-4a03-b91f-8ab3577b0e89\"><strong>Reporting to Bellevue College <\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_9ee1cf19-8d84-4a03-b91f-8ab3577b0e89\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_9ee1cf19-8d84-4a03-b91f-8ab3577b0e89\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2c1fbe55-ba98-4da3-8849-c33e307f41dd\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_2c1fbe55-ba98-4da3-8849-c33e307f41dd\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Anyone who has experienced or witnessed possible sex-based harassment, relationship violence, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or stalking, can report using this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?BellevueCollege&amp;layout_id=0\">Online Referral Form<\/a>. A report <strong>does not<\/strong> automatically initiate an investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*Employees are obligated to report.*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_73155a4e-7b30-4fc1-9464-2759e0ff3f13\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_73155a4e-7b30-4fc1-9464-2759e0ff3f13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_73155a4e-7b30-4fc1-9464-2759e0ff3f13\"><strong>Reporting to Police\/Law Enforcement<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_73155a4e-7b30-4fc1-9464-2759e0ff3f13\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_73155a4e-7b30-4fc1-9464-2759e0ff3f13\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2c1fbe55-ba98-4da3-8849-c33e307f41dd\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_2c1fbe55-ba98-4da3-8849-c33e307f41dd\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct, sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, or another crime has the right to report to the police. A report to the police goes to the law enforcement agency where the incident occurred. This is a criminal process and separate from the college&#8217;s process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_965ceaac-00fe-4020-9d91-3aaaa5ce151c\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_965ceaac-00fe-4020-9d91-3aaaa5ce151c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_965ceaac-00fe-4020-9d91-3aaaa5ce151c\"><strong>External Reporting to State\/Federal Agencies<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_965ceaac-00fe-4020-9d91-3aaaa5ce151c\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_965ceaac-00fe-4020-9d91-3aaaa5ce151c\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2c1fbe55-ba98-4da3-8849-c33e307f41dd\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_2c1fbe55-ba98-4da3-8849-c33e307f41dd\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>The college is committed to addressing complaints timely and effectively, in accordance with grievance procedures, polices, and law. However, you also have the right to file complaints external to Bellevue College if you believe that the college&#8217;s procedures have not adequately address your concerns. The agencies identified below may be able to assist you further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Office for Civil Rights<\/strong><br>Seattle Office<br>Phone: 206-607-1600<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:OCR.Seattle@ed.gov\">OCR.Seattle@ed.gov<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ed.gov\/ocr\">http:\/\/www.ed.gov\/ocr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Washington State Human Rights Commission<\/strong><br>Olympia Headquarters<br>Phone: 800-233-3247<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hum.wa.gov\/\">https:\/\/www.hum.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/strong><br>Seattle Field Office<br>Phone: 800-669-4000<br>TTY: 800-669-6820<br>ASL Video Phone:&nbsp;844-234-5122<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/field-office\/seattle\/charge\">https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/field-office\/seattle\/charge<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can expect after reporting a concern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you submit a report online, you have the choice to request a copy of the report to be sent to you. If you ask for a copy, the first thing that will happen is you will receive a copy of what you&#8217;ve submitted. If you do not ask for a copy, you will receive an automated reply saying that your report has been received.&nbsp;After that, several different things can happen depending on your role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are reporting about someone other than yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_0053739c-2ec7-40d9-91af-3278ffae464d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b1e8b83c-cdcf-4184-ae0c-959f03a3d9e9\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b1e8b83c-cdcf-4184-ae0c-959f03a3d9e9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b1e8b83c-cdcf-4184-ae0c-959f03a3d9e9\"><strong>1. You may hear nothing further.<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b1e8b83c-cdcf-4184-ae0c-959f03a3d9e9\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b1e8b83c-cdcf-4184-ae0c-959f03a3d9e9\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0053739c-2ec7-40d9-91af-3278ffae464d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0053739c-2ec7-40d9-91af-3278ffae464d\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>If no further information is needed from you, you may not hear anything at all about what happens after you submit a concern. Understandably, this&nbsp;can be frustrating at times. Please know that the CARE and Title IX teams respond to each report as determined appropriate by the team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel that you personally need consultation regarding the concern, please ask for that when you fill out the form, keeping in mind that team responses may be delayed due to triage and staffing limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_a5cef6df-f6b9-4ed1-beda-588c3ce3f263\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_a5cef6df-f6b9-4ed1-beda-588c3ce3f263\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_a5cef6df-f6b9-4ed1-beda-588c3ce3f263\"><strong>2. You may be contacted for further information.<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_a5cef6df-f6b9-4ed1-beda-588c3ce3f263\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_a5cef6df-f6b9-4ed1-beda-588c3ce3f263\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0053739c-2ec7-40d9-91af-3278ffae464d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0053739c-2ec7-40d9-91af-3278ffae464d\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>If the team needs more information or if you have requested consultation, you will hear from them! This may take longer than you might expect. If additional incidents occur, please file additional reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_f3ce668f-b782-4d9d-908c-ec0258ce7ac1\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_f3ce668f-b782-4d9d-908c-ec0258ce7ac1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_f3ce668f-b782-4d9d-908c-ec0258ce7ac1\"><strong>3. It is unlikely that you will be notified of the outcome.<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_f3ce668f-b782-4d9d-908c-ec0258ce7ac1\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_f3ce668f-b782-4d9d-908c-ec0258ce7ac1\" data-parent=\"#accordion_0053739c-2ec7-40d9-91af-3278ffae464d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_0053739c-2ec7-40d9-91af-3278ffae464d\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Outcomes are usually covered under privacy laws, and it is unlikely that we will be able to share outcomes with you, unless you are directly affected by them, for example, in the case of a no-contact directive that involves you personally. We know this can be frustrating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are reporting about your own experience, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/?page_id=1397\">What to Expect from the Process<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to Report Concerns&nbsp; Bellevue College has a&nbsp;Report Concerns&nbsp;website, with information on where to report different types of concerns. Reporting to Bellevue College Anyone who has experienced or witnessed possible sex-based harassment, relationship violence, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or stalking, can report using this\u00a0Online Referral Form. A report does not automatically initiate an investigation. *Employees <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/student-reporting-options\/\">...more about Student Reporting Options<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":286,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1445","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/286"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1445"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1760,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1445\/revisions\/1760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/titleix\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}