Violence Against Women Act and Prohibited Offenses (Training and Information Resource Site)
CLICK on the Title IX icon (above) to access the Title IX information page
The Face of Domestic Violence. View Video Clip Below. Report Domestic Violence.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here: http://youtu.be/nf23mr87UXo
It is the policy of Lawson State Community College that regardless of sex, no person on our campus shall be harassed, stalked, threatened or physically or emotionally abused. All such incidents should be immediately be reported to a Lawson State administrator for immediate and swift action to be sought against the alleged perpetrator.
Lawson State's Title IX Coordinators & Reporting Title IX Incidents
Lawson State Community College has both a Title IX Coordinator and a Title IX Deputy Coordinator. In investigating complaints, the Title IX Coordinator and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator work with Senior Level Administrators to investigate all Title IX complaints. All inquiries concerning the application of policies for the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual violence under Title IX should be reported immediately through Lawson State's online (24/7)
Complaint/Incident Reporting System. When a Title IX Complaint is filed involving sexual harassment, sexual violence, bullying, etc...,Lawson State Coordinators are immediately alerted college-wide.
Students: For more information on Lawson State Complaint Process, refer to the
Student Handbook or for the abridged version of the process, you can refer to the college's
Complaint website. Employees: Refer to the
Employee Complaint page on Lawson's website.
STUDENTS:
Step1: File Your Complaint Here:
Complaint/Incident Reporting System.
Step 2: Contact Mr. Darren C. Allen
Acting Dean of Students
Title IX Coordinator (handles all Title IX Student Complaints, including Athletics)
Lawson State Community College
Employees: Contact the Title IX Coordinator:
Voice: (205) 929-6361 ((be sure to use the "Click Here" notification first before calling)
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
EMPLOYEES:
Step1: File Your Complaint Here: Complaint/Incident Reporting System
Step 2: Contact Ms. Elma Bell, Human Resources Director
Title IX Deputy Coordinator (handles all Title IX Employee Complaints)
Lawson State Community College
Employees: Contact the Title IX Deputy Coordinator:
Voice: (205) 205-929-6313 (be sure to use the "Click Here" notification first before calling)
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
The Title IX Coordinators at Lawson State provides advice and oversight on policies, preventive educational programs, resources and services required under Title IX, and in addition, oversees all complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence, as well as identifies and addresses any patterns or systematic problems that arise during the review of complaints.
How to Report a Title IX Incident
Lawson State has a multitude of ways in which a student can report a Title IX complaint. The fastest is most immediate away is to go to Lawson State's website at
www.lawsonstate.edu and click on
Quick Links. From there, you can click on any
Title IX link and you will be immediately directly (in one click) to the reporting page. Once you file a Title IX complaint, the Title IX Coordinators will be immediately alerted. When filing your complaint online, be sure to include a correct phone number and email address. If you do not have means to a computer, contact one of the Coordinators above for assistance in filing your complaint. Links to file a complaint are also under the following areas of the website (beyond the Quick Links page): Employee Portal, Student Portal, Current Students, Student Services, and Athletics.
Want to File Your Complaint Now Before Talking to a Coordinator? You Can. Click the Appropriate Link Below.
Title IX: Report a Sexual Assault
Title IX: Report Sexual Harassment
Title IX: Report Harassment
Title IX: Report Bullying
Title IX: Report a Retaliation Claim
Title IX: Report Any Other Title IX Violation
Counseling & Support Resources
It is the policy of Lawson State Community College that regardless of sex, no person on our campus shall be harassed, stalked, threatened or physically, sexually or emotionally abused. All such incidents should be immediately be reported to a Lawson State (as outlined above) for immediate and swift action to be sought against the alleged perpetrator and the matter fully investigated and/or referred to the appropriate authorities.
Links to Resources from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights:
Reporting Options:
If you have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault or sexual violence, you have resources and reporting options. If an incident occurs to you or you know of an incident, please immediately contact at least one of the following people/offices:
Lawson State Police Department (Birmingham Campus): 205-929-6317
Lawson State Police Department (Bessemer Campus): 205-929-3509 or 205-929-6308
Police (Birmingham)
Central Headquarters
Phone: 205-254-1700
Police (Bessemer)
(205) 424-4060
Lawson State (Title IX Coordinator Director for Student Complaints): Mr. Darren C. Allen, Acting Dean of Students (205) 929-6361; Email: dallen@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State: (Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Employee Complaints): Ms. Elma Bell, Human Resources Director, (205) 929-6313; Email: ebell@lawsonstate.edu
Online Training Series: Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and More
Please review this training to better identify domestic abuse and other forms of abuse and learn how to best report it on our campus resources and services.
Introduction to Domestic Violence
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here: http://youtu.be/j3Hp_S0PTTo
What is Domestic Violence? Domestic Violence Defined by an Expert
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here: http://youtu.be/iPGnZOoUjw0
No More...Report Domestic Violence, Stalking, Harassment, Threats, Abuse
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here: http://youtu.be/j70ha1PUlqk
What is Stalking?:
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here: http://youtu.be/8zYABuZuV8o
Alabama Stalking Definition:
What is a Domestic Violence Stalker
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here: http://youtu.be/xlBtbAtrfNI
What is Revenge Stalking?
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here:
http://youtu.be/Z9mleYQ1Mn0
Most Dangerous Type of Stalker
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here:
http://youtu.be/VHz9kssyqRs:
What is a Restraining Order?
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here: http://youtu.be/A4kRHs3uyE8
Develop a Safety Plan:
This video is for educational purposes only. Contact a Domestic Violence Professional (see Hotline below) for more information and profession support, guidance and advice.
If you cannot view this video from this page, click here:
http://youtu.be/xhe01RcHo1I
Report Domestic Violence Immediately:
Call the 24-hour YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline: 205-322-9922
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-650-6522
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (TTY): 1-800-787-3224