1. Seattle Colleges home page
  2. Administration
  3. Human Resources
  4. Office of the Title IX/EEO Coordinator
  5. Title IX Resources

Title IX Resources

Know Your Rights and Resources

This page provides guidance for students and employees who may experience sexual assault, stalking, relationship or intimate partner violence, sex- or gender-based harassment, or other forms of sexual misconduct. It outlines your rights, available support services, and the resources Seattle Colleges offers to help ensure safety, equity, and well-being.

Your safety and well-being are our top priority. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or feel unsafe, please know that help is available 24/7. You are not alone, and immediate support is just a call or text away.

Emergency Contacts:

  • Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help.

  • King County Crisis Connections (24-Hour Crisis Line): Call 866-427-4747 (866-4CRISIS) for free, confidential support.

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (call or text) to speak with someone right away, available nationwide 24/7.

Other Supports in King County:

  • King County 2-1-1: Call 2-1-1 or 800-621-4636, or text your zip code to 898211 for community resources, including housing, food, and health care referrals.

What Conduct Is Prohibited Under the 2020 Title IX Regulations?

Under the 2020 federal Title IX regulations, sexual harassment is defined more narrowly than under Seattle Colleges’ broader policies. For federal Title IX jurisdiction, sexual harassment must be:

  • Unwelcome conduct that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the College’s education program or activity.

In addition, Title IX explicitly prohibits:

  • Sexual assault

  • Dating violence

  • Domestic violence

  • Stalking

For the 2020 regulations to apply, all of the following conditions must be met:

  1. The conduct occurred in the United States;

  2. It took place within Seattle Colleges’ education program or activity (including buildings owned or controlled by the Colleges or a recognized student organization); and

  3. The complainant is a current student, employee, applicant, or otherwise participating in a Seattle Colleges program or activity.

Does Seattle Colleges Investigate Off-Campus Incidents?

Yes, in some circumstances. The 2020 regulations apply when Seattle Colleges has substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the alleged misconduct occurred, including buildings owned or controlled by recognized student organizations.

If the conduct does not meet these jurisdictional requirements, it may fall outside the scope of the federal Title IX regulations. However, Seattle Colleges may still investigate under other applicable policies, including the Student Conduct Code (Policy 375) or Procedure 282 (Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying).

What If My Experience Isn’t Covered by the 2020 Federal Regulations?

Seattle Colleges is committed to addressing all complaints of sexual misconduct, even if they do not fall under the federal Title IX definition. When a formal complaint is filed, the Title IX/EEO Office will:

  • Review the allegations to determine whether federal Title IX jurisdiction applies,

  • Identify which Seattle Colleges policies and procedures may apply, and

  • Ensure that, if an investigation is initiated, the appropriate process is followed.

In every case, supportive measures and resources remain available to complainants, regardless of whether the incident meets the federal jurisdictional threshold.

Get Medical Care (SANE Exam)

If you have been sexually assaulted, you may want to seek medical care as soon as possible. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are specially trained to provide trauma-informed exams, STI testing, emergency contraception, and optional evidence collection.

Evidence is best collected within 72 hours, but may be collected up to 120 hours (5 days). You do not need to file a police report to receive a SANE exam.

Seattle-area hospitals with SANE coverage:

24/7 Hotlines & Crisis Lines

Local Advocacy & Counseling

Low-Cost Community Counseling Clinics (Sliding Scale)

Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with either a temporary health condition or injury, or a permanent disability, including mental health conditions such as those that may result from trauma.

For Students
Examples of academic accommodations include:

  • Extra time on exams or assignments

  • Modified participation or attendance requirements

  • Remote or recorded lectures

  • Course section changes or adjusted workspace

Request support through your campus office:

For Employees
Examples of workplace accommodations include:

  • Flexible schedules or remote work (reference policy 447 Telecommuting)

  • Ergonomic or workspace adjustments

  • Task reassignment

  • Medical leave or schedule adjustments

Request support through Seattle Colleges Human Resources.

Supportive Measures under Title IX
Seattle Colleges may also provide supportive measures such as:

  • Schedule or location changes

  • No-contact directives

  • Safety planning and individualized support