Sexual Misconduct Policies
Spelman College Community Standards and Code of Conduct prohibits discrimination based on sex,
including sexual violence, and prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct including non-consensual
sexual intercourse, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual exploitation, interpersonal relationship
violence, sex/gender-based stalking and sexual harassment.
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Sexual Violence, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking
Spelman is committed to combating sexual assault both on campus and in the community at large.
Our efforts in this area are focused on victim-centered response and awareness and prevention and
are directed at every member of the college community. Programmatic efforts include seminars and
workshops, providing group and individual counseling services, and distributing materials that
educate the community about rape and other forms of sexual assault..
The Division of Student Affairs provides information regarding ongoing programmatic efforts and
resources for students. The resources can be obtained by contacting the dean of students at (404)
270-5133 or by visiting
. In the event a member of this college community is
the victim of a sexual assault on- or off-campus, it is the policy of the College to:
• Provide a supportive environment for victims/survivors and, if necessary, put interim measures in
place
• Encourage prompt reporting to both campus authorities and local police
• Refer survivors for appropriate medical treatment
• Provide initial post-incident counseling services and make referrals to community-based survivor
assistance programs
In the event of alleged sexual assault, all members of the college community are directed to notify a
Title IX Coordinator to file an official report, for students this is typically the Dean of Students. The
Office of Public Safety is also available to assist in filing an official report. In all cases where criminal
acts are alleged, the Atlanta Police Department, Sex Crimes Unit will be notified.
Survivors should preserve all physical evidence in cases where a criminal assault has occurred. In
such cases, campus police should be consulted before removing clothing, washing or showering, or
altering the scene of the crime in any manner. Public Safety will assist any survivor with making a
report to the local police agency with jurisdiction if the survivor chooses to make a report of a sexual
assault that occurred off campus. In these instances, the local police agency with jurisdiction shall
assume responsibility for the criminal investigation.
In the event of an allegation of sexual misconduct or criminal behavior by a member of the college
community, a thorough administrative inquiry shall be conducted. This process will comply with all
college policies that pertain to complaints and disciplinary actions as they apply to faculty, staff, and
students as outlined in the respective college handbooks applicable to each group. In all cases, both
the accuser and accused shall have the same opportunities to have others present during disciplinary
proceedings. Both must be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding
brought regarding an alleged sexual offense.
Sexual Assault Resources
Spelman Sexual Assault Hotline (24-hour confidential line)
(678) 873-5884
Dean of Chapel
(404) 270-5728
Dean of Students
(404) 270-5133
Counseling & Disability Services
(404) 270-5293
Housing and Residence Life
(404) 270-5344
Public Safety
(404) 525-6401
Student Health Services - Women’s Health Clinic
(404) 270-5249
Grady Rape Crisis Center (24-hour confidential line)
(404) 616-4861
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