Title IX Resources

A Responsible Employee is an employee who has the duty to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate designee.

CBC defines a "Responsible Employee" as those in the following roles with the college:  Directors, Deans, Vice Presidents, Athletic Director/Assistant Athletic Director, ASCBC Director/Assistant Director, Disability Services Office staff, Completion Coaches, Hawk Central staff Members, Security Officers, Student Housing staff, Executive Assistants and Secretarial Staff reporting to positions designated above

• You are in control.
• You have a right to choose whom you will talk to, what resources you will use, what you will say and when you will say it.
• If you choose to share your experience, your disclosure will be taken seriously, and you will be treated with dignity.
• CBC does not tolerate sexual violence, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking.
• You will be protected from retaliation. CBC does not tolerate acts of retaliation against anyone filing a complaint or participating in an investigation.
• Support services are available offered on and off campus and are listed below.

• First, offer them support, listen to them, encourage them to seek help and counseling as soon as possible.
• If the individual's safety is an immediate concern, call 911 or contact Campus Security.
• CBC employees, including student employees should report the incident. All Responsible Employees as defined under Title IX are required to report the incident to the Title IX Office.
  • It's important to report the incident to ensure the individual has access to all available resources, to enhance campus safety and to comply with Title IX and other federal regulations.
• Refer the individual to available on and/or off campus support, listed below.

• Title IX Office; (509) 542-4740 (HR Main Line), titleixFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
• Office of Student Conduct;
  (509) 542-4765, conduct@columbiabasin.edu
• CBC Counseling Center (students only); (509) 542-5505, counseling@columbiabasin.edu
• Campus Security; Pasco campus
  (509) 542-4777, Richland campus
  (509) 539-8167, campussecurityFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Dial 988
• Benton Franklin Crisis Response; 24/7 (509) 783-0500
• Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (509) 582-9841
• Law Enforcement; Emergency - dial 911, Pasco Police Non-Emergency,
  (509) 545-3421,
  Richland Police Non-Emergency,
  (509) 942-7360,
  Kennewick Police Non-Emergency,
  (509) 628-0333
• Support Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC), (509) 374-5391,                                24/7 - 1 (888) 846-7273
• CBC Employee Assistance Program (for employees only), (800) 777-4114
• WA State Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA), (800) 822-1067
• Benton County Community Resources
• Franklin County Community Resources

• Once a complaint has been filed, either party to the action has the right to an Advisor at any point in the complaint process.
• Federal regulations do not define any specific requirement for individuals who serve in the role of Advisor.  CBC limits advisors to not be a CBC employee, or a party or witness to the complaint.
• Advisors cannot speak on behalf of the Complainant/Respondent unless the party has a legal guardian due to disability.
• Advisors may attend meetings, hearings and trial with the party as a guide through the policies and process.
• Disruptive advisors engaging in an abusive or non-respectful manner may be asked to leave meetings.
• The role of Advisor is not compensated by CBC.