This document is the 2018 Annual Clery Security Report for Houston Community College (HCC) which provides crime statistics and information about safety and security procedures. It includes crime definitions, how to report crimes and emergencies, policies for timely warnings and preparing the annual crime statistics, and descriptions of security access, law enforcement authority, crime prevention programs, policies on alcohol/drugs and sexual assault/dating violence. Crime data is also presented for each HCC college campus. The report aims to keep the HCC community informed about campus crime and security efforts in accordance with the Clery Act.
This document is Houston Community College's annual Clery Security Report for calendar year 2015. It provides information on campus crime statistics, definitions of crimes, policies regarding security procedures, emergency response, reporting of crimes, prevention programs, and crime data for each HCC campus. The report is intended to inform students and employees about campus safety in compliance with the Clery Act. It contains crime statistics for the previous three years, outlines security policies and procedures, and describes programs to prevent and report criminal activity and emergencies on campus.
This document is the Houston Community College 2017 Annual Clery Security Report, which provides crime statistics and safety policies for the college as required by law. It summarizes crime data and definitions from 2016, outlines policies for reporting crimes and emergencies, issuing timely warnings, and preparing the annual report. The report also describes policies regarding security and access to campus facilities, crime prevention programs, authority of campus police, and procedures for responding to incidents of sexual assault and violence. Crime statistics are also provided for each HCC college campus.
This document is Houston Community College's 2018 Annual Clery Security Report which provides crime statistics and safety policies for the college as required by law. It summarizes crime data for 2017, including crimes on or near each of HCC's six college campuses like assault, burglary, vehicle theft, and incidents of dating violence and stalking. The report defines Clery Act crimes and outlines policies for reporting crimes, making timely warnings, preparing annual disclosures, and general campus security procedures around access to facilities, identification requirements, and emergency response protocols.
US Threat Perceptions and Chinese Naval Expansion - Final Submission UPDATEDBrent Gladney
This document is a thesis submitted by Brent Gladney to Webster University in partial fulfillment of requirements for a Master's degree in International Relations. The thesis examines US foreign policy towards China with a focus on how key US policymakers perceived Chinese naval expansion during the first Obama administration. The thesis aims to provide a better framework for understanding policymaker decision-making by analyzing elements of human psychology that undermine fully rational choices, using the cognitive approach to threat perception. The literature review discusses how the cognitive approach assumes humans have limited ability to process information and maximize interests rationally due to biases. It also critiques rational choice theory for failing to account for emotions and biases that influence decisions. The review supports the idea that oversimplification, a need
REQUEST FOR AN INQUIRY UNDER THE OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION OF CEDAWDr Lendy Spires
Some 60 Non-Governmental organisations developed South African’s first share report on the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and submitted this to the CEDAW committee in 1998.
The focus of that report was on violence against women in South Africa because this was seen at that time as a critical problem facing women. 14 years later, violence against women continues to plague the lives of the majority of women in the country who live at the very least with the constant threat of some form of violence against women or with the reality of such violence.
The Concluding observations of the 1998 report called on the state to address various areas of concern with respect to violence against women. Some of the concluding observations were taken up by the state and some improvements resulted. However, research studies undertaken by various institutions and NGO’s, annual reports of the national prosecuting authority (NPA) together with daily media reports and reports from women themselves, show that the state’s responses to violence against women have not reduced the levels of violence against women or changed the nature of this problem in society as required by the convention. The state failed to comply with the conventions reporting requirements and reneged on 3 reporting periods. This has had the effect of limiting the progress that could have been made and diluted the gains that the state has made. The state reported in January 2011 and since receiving the concluding observations, has made a concerted effort to fast track changes in respect of women’s rights generally and violence against
The document provides local news stories from the Valley Morning Star newspaper, including:
- The Harlingen High School Engineering Club launched a rocket as preparation for an upcoming national competition, though wind impacted its height.
- A 20-year-old woman turned herself in and was charged for a fatal hit-and-run accident in San Benito last week.
- Despite $800 million in funding and new hires, the Texas Department of Public Safety director says troop rotations along the border will continue due to needs across the state.
The document summarizes various sections of Indian penal code related to offences against the human body. It discusses the essential elements of culpable homicide, murder, exceptions to murder like grave and sudden provocation. It also discusses cases related to dowry death, hurt, wrongful restraint, kidnapping, abduction and assault. In summary, the document provides an overview of key laws around causing bodily harm and restricting personal liberty as defined in the Indian penal code.
UC Davis Journal of International Law & Policy (Vol. 24.1)Cecilia Polizzi
This Article expounds the legal dilemma of minors involved in terrorist acts and related offences in the Islamic State ranks. By acknowledging the international discourse on terrorism as encompassed by legal concerns on the legitimacy of unlawful killings, military tribunals and absence of due process, the Article provides a detailed analysis of the consistency and inconsistency between the rule of law provisions related to minors in combat and counter-terrorism practices. Departing from a classification of the conflict in Syria and in consideration of its implications on the scope of application of international law to it, the Article examines the existing legislative gaps to the extent to what such fractures expose minors to a system of human rights abuses. The lack of monitor on counter-terrorism activities, in conjunction with an excessive deference to the executive in Syria and the United States, supports the emergence of a climate of impunity for actions committed by state officials in counter-terrorism operations. The security imperative to combat terrorism ultimately causes derogation from the very rule of law and influences the performance of the criminal justice system. The Article illustrates how the failure to address terrorism and terrorism-related offences at the international level provides for nation states to issue anti-terrorism treaties which disrupt principles of juvenile justice as they orient on the infliction of punishment and do not envisage rehabilitation and reintegration.
This document is Houston Community College's annual Clery Security Report for calendar year 2015. It provides information on campus crime statistics, definitions of crimes, policies regarding security procedures, emergency response, reporting of crimes, prevention programs, and crime data for each HCC campus. The report is intended to inform students and employees about campus safety in compliance with the Clery Act. It contains crime statistics for the previous three years, outlines security policies and procedures, and describes programs to prevent and report criminal activity and emergencies on campus.
This document is the Houston Community College 2017 Annual Clery Security Report, which provides crime statistics and safety policies for the college as required by law. It summarizes crime data and definitions from 2016, outlines policies for reporting crimes and emergencies, issuing timely warnings, and preparing the annual report. The report also describes policies regarding security and access to campus facilities, crime prevention programs, authority of campus police, and procedures for responding to incidents of sexual assault and violence. Crime statistics are also provided for each HCC college campus.
This document is Houston Community College's 2018 Annual Clery Security Report which provides crime statistics and safety policies for the college as required by law. It summarizes crime data for 2017, including crimes on or near each of HCC's six college campuses like assault, burglary, vehicle theft, and incidents of dating violence and stalking. The report defines Clery Act crimes and outlines policies for reporting crimes, making timely warnings, preparing annual disclosures, and general campus security procedures around access to facilities, identification requirements, and emergency response protocols.
US Threat Perceptions and Chinese Naval Expansion - Final Submission UPDATEDBrent Gladney
This document is a thesis submitted by Brent Gladney to Webster University in partial fulfillment of requirements for a Master's degree in International Relations. The thesis examines US foreign policy towards China with a focus on how key US policymakers perceived Chinese naval expansion during the first Obama administration. The thesis aims to provide a better framework for understanding policymaker decision-making by analyzing elements of human psychology that undermine fully rational choices, using the cognitive approach to threat perception. The literature review discusses how the cognitive approach assumes humans have limited ability to process information and maximize interests rationally due to biases. It also critiques rational choice theory for failing to account for emotions and biases that influence decisions. The review supports the idea that oversimplification, a need
REQUEST FOR AN INQUIRY UNDER THE OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION OF CEDAWDr Lendy Spires
Some 60 Non-Governmental organisations developed South African’s first share report on the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and submitted this to the CEDAW committee in 1998.
The focus of that report was on violence against women in South Africa because this was seen at that time as a critical problem facing women. 14 years later, violence against women continues to plague the lives of the majority of women in the country who live at the very least with the constant threat of some form of violence against women or with the reality of such violence.
The Concluding observations of the 1998 report called on the state to address various areas of concern with respect to violence against women. Some of the concluding observations were taken up by the state and some improvements resulted. However, research studies undertaken by various institutions and NGO’s, annual reports of the national prosecuting authority (NPA) together with daily media reports and reports from women themselves, show that the state’s responses to violence against women have not reduced the levels of violence against women or changed the nature of this problem in society as required by the convention. The state failed to comply with the conventions reporting requirements and reneged on 3 reporting periods. This has had the effect of limiting the progress that could have been made and diluted the gains that the state has made. The state reported in January 2011 and since receiving the concluding observations, has made a concerted effort to fast track changes in respect of women’s rights generally and violence against
The document provides local news stories from the Valley Morning Star newspaper, including:
- The Harlingen High School Engineering Club launched a rocket as preparation for an upcoming national competition, though wind impacted its height.
- A 20-year-old woman turned herself in and was charged for a fatal hit-and-run accident in San Benito last week.
- Despite $800 million in funding and new hires, the Texas Department of Public Safety director says troop rotations along the border will continue due to needs across the state.
The document summarizes various sections of Indian penal code related to offences against the human body. It discusses the essential elements of culpable homicide, murder, exceptions to murder like grave and sudden provocation. It also discusses cases related to dowry death, hurt, wrongful restraint, kidnapping, abduction and assault. In summary, the document provides an overview of key laws around causing bodily harm and restricting personal liberty as defined in the Indian penal code.
UC Davis Journal of International Law & Policy (Vol. 24.1)Cecilia Polizzi
This Article expounds the legal dilemma of minors involved in terrorist acts and related offences in the Islamic State ranks. By acknowledging the international discourse on terrorism as encompassed by legal concerns on the legitimacy of unlawful killings, military tribunals and absence of due process, the Article provides a detailed analysis of the consistency and inconsistency between the rule of law provisions related to minors in combat and counter-terrorism practices. Departing from a classification of the conflict in Syria and in consideration of its implications on the scope of application of international law to it, the Article examines the existing legislative gaps to the extent to what such fractures expose minors to a system of human rights abuses. The lack of monitor on counter-terrorism activities, in conjunction with an excessive deference to the executive in Syria and the United States, supports the emergence of a climate of impunity for actions committed by state officials in counter-terrorism operations. The security imperative to combat terrorism ultimately causes derogation from the very rule of law and influences the performance of the criminal justice system. The Article illustrates how the failure to address terrorism and terrorism-related offences at the international level provides for nation states to issue anti-terrorism treaties which disrupt principles of juvenile justice as they orient on the infliction of punishment and do not envisage rehabilitation and reintegration.
This document is Houston Community College's 2019 Annual Clery Security Report, which provides crime statistics and safety policies for the college as required by law. It summarizes crime data for 2018, including reports of crimes such as burglary, assault, and dating violence. It also outlines the college's policies for reporting crimes, making timely warnings, and preparing the annual disclosure. The report provides definitions of Clery-defined crimes and lists contact information for campus safety authorities.
This document discusses the implications of different legal approaches to prostitution for law enforcement in Canada. It reviews studies on how police currently regulate prostitution and the impacts of criminalization versus legalization/decriminalization approaches in Canada and other countries. The document considers issues related to prostitution such as violence, choice, and measuring its scale. It outlines the current legal situation in Canada and different legal options for controlling prostitution, analyzing the potential positive and negative effects of each approach on both sex workers and the role of police.
The document outlines specific rights for women victims of gender-based violence in Spain. It details their right to information through a national helpline and website, right to comprehensive social assistance, and right to immediate and specialized legal assistance including legal aid. It also covers rights in areas like labor, social security, employment, housing, and education.
BLAST Report- Character Evidence in Rape TrialsNicola Henshall
This document provides a summary of a research note on character evidence in rape trials conducted in 7 countries. It was coordinated by Norton Rose Fulbright for the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust to support advocating for removing a provision in Bangladesh law that allows character evidence in rape cases. The provision transforms many trials into determinations of the victim's morality rather than the defendant's guilt. The research examines rape shield laws and character evidence admissibility in Canada, India, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and US.
State of Crime and Criminal Justice WorldwideDr Lendy Spires
This report from the UN Secretary-General summarizes global trends in crime and criminal justice. It finds that countries with lower income levels generally have higher rates of threats to citizen security like homicide, gender-based killings, and corruption. Criminal justice systems also vary greatly between and within regions in terms of efficiency and fairness, which impacts citizen access to justice. The report provides evidence that UN sustainable development goals around public safety, rule of law, and access to justice can help monitor progress on crime and justice issues important for sustainable development for all citizens.
This document is a report by Amnesty International documenting Croatia's failure to adequately prosecute war crimes committed during the 1991-1995 war. It finds legal and capacity issues with Croatia's framework and courts for prosecuting such cases. It also finds political bias, as the vast majority of prosecuted war crimes cases involved Croatian Serbs as defendants. It calls on Croatia to reform its laws and courts to effectively investigate and prosecute all war crimes cases in accordance with international standards, and to provide victims with access to justice and reparations.
State Audit Office's activities during the 2012 election process in GeorgiaLe1 ccg
This document provides a report on monitoring the State Audit Office of Georgia. It summarizes several cases examined by the State Audit Office regarding the financing of political parties and organizations. It also analyzes decisions made by the State Audit Office to fine individuals and parties. The report finds issues with the fining of contributors to political parties, as well as problems caused by State Audit Office decisions on media organizations. It concludes that the State Audit Office has exceeded its authority and powers in its investigations and rulings.
The economic impact of violence against women in tennessee full report - 11...William Arth
The Tennessee Economic Council on Women commissioned a study on the economic impact of violence against women in Tennessee. The study found that in 2012, at least $886 million was spent or lost as a result of domestic violence, human sex trafficking, and sexual assault. This included costs to taxpayers, healthcare payments, lost wages, and costs to social service and criminal justice systems. The violence also negatively impacted women's economic opportunities and independence by fostering dependency, derailing careers and education, and inflicting lasting trauma. The Council hopes to use the findings to help prevent violence and break the cycle of abuse.
Center on National Security at Fordham Law's Biosecurity Report #1 Julia Tedesco
This report examines and compares the COVID-19 responses of the US, UK, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand, and China. It finds that no single factor determines success, but rather a combination of strong leadership, pre-existing pandemic plans, consideration of societal factors, and strict lockdowns/effective data-driven measures. Countries are ranked based on deaths per capita and positive test rate, with New Zealand having the most effective response and the US the least effective. The report relies primarily on government sources, noting reliability issues with some state-owned media.
Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine 16 November 2017 to 15 Februa...DonbassFullAccess
This twenty-first report on the situation of human rights in Ukraine by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is based on the work of the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and covers the period from 16 November 2017 to 15 February 2018.
This report is based on data collected by OHCHR through 276 in-depth interviews with victims and witnesses of human rights violations and abuses, and visits in both governmentcontrolled and armed-group-controlled territory. OHCHR also carried out 546 activities to facilitate the protection of human rights connected with the cases documented, including trial monitoring, visit of places of detention, advocacy with duty-bearers, humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms.
During the period under review, OHCHR documented 205 cases involving violations and abuses of the right to life, deprivation of liberty, enforced disappearance, torture and illtreatment, sexual violence, fair trial rights, fundamental freedoms, and economic and social rights. In 66 out of these 205 cases, the alleged violation or abuse occurred within the reporting period; the Government of Ukraine bore responsibility for 38 of these cases, and armed groups for 28 cases. The overall continuation of human rights violations and abuses suffered by the civilian population in the conflict area, Crimea and across Ukraine, underscores the cumulative impact and the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
This document discusses myths and facts related to gun control. It begins by addressing myths around assault weapons, noting that assault weapons are rarely used in homicides and are not a serious problem in the US. It then discusses other myths around gun control policies in other countries and around licensing, registration, ballistic fingerprinting, microstamping, availability of guns, crime prevention, concealed carry laws, and more. For each myth, it provides 1-3 facts with citations to refute the claims.
This report documents human rights abuses in US counterterrorism prosecutions of American Muslims since 9/11. It examines 27 cases and finds that investigations often target Muslims due to their religious or political views, using informants to entrap vulnerable individuals. Prosecutions frequently rely on broad material support charges. Trials feature prejudicial evidence and secret surveillance, while sentences are disproportionately long, even for non-violent conduct. Prison conditions include prolonged solitary confinement and communication restrictions that isolate detainees. These practices undermine civil liberties, alienate communities, and may undermine security by breeding resentment.
A handbook released on the occasion of International Men's Day on the status of men in India - the type of biased laws they face and the mental trauma they undergo.
Recommendations, LongTerm of the Concerned Citizens Tribunal, Gujarat 2002sabrangsabrang
The document recommends establishing a Standing National Crimes Tribunal to deal with crimes against humanity, genocide, and mass violence cases. It recommends that the tribunal be an independent body with members appointed for 7-year terms. It also recommends expanding the definitions of crimes against humanity, rape, and sexual assault to address issues like gang rapes and mass violence against women. It suggests the state should be held responsible if it fails to protect citizens, and that victims should receive financial reparations and rehabilitation.
Crimes against humanity emergence of a law of humanity -mag. jur. thesis muhsina23
This document discusses the emergence of crimes against humanity as a legal concept in international law. It traces the origins and evolution of the concept from early attempts to limit cruelty in war to its codification in the Nuremberg Charter after World War II. It also examines the legacy of the Nuremberg trials and hopes for a post-Nuremberg world with stronger international institutions and universal human rights.
This document provides an overview and guide for preventing, identifying, reporting, treating, investigating, and prosecuting child abuse and neglect in California. It discusses the different types of child abuse, who is required to report abuse, the reporting process, and the roles and responsibilities of various professionals in addressing abuse. The overall goal is to help protect children from harm.
This document discusses deceptive election practices and voter intimidation tactics that aim to suppress voter turnout. It provides examples of misinformation spread to voters, such as flyers with false election rules targeting minority communities. The document calls for stronger laws to protect voters and hold accountable those who engage in voter suppression through deception. It proposes a model statute that would explicitly make it unlawful to intentionally spread materially false information about voting within 90 days of an election. Overall, the document advocates for reforms to address ongoing voter suppression and safeguard the right to vote.
The document summarizes workforce trends in Texas, the Houston region, and at Houston Community College. It notes that while the Texas and Houston economies are growing and job demand is high, traditional college enrollment and the number of high school graduates entering higher education have been declining. TRUE Initiative grants awarded to HCC helped increase enrollment in cybersecurity, commercial driver's license training, and manufacturing programs to help close workforce skills gaps. However, sustained funding is needed to continue meeting the region's workforce needs as the economy grows.
The document provides an overview of Houston Community College System. It summarizes key student demographics which show the student body is diverse with over half being students of color. It also outlines the colleges' strategic priorities which focus on student success, diversity, personalized learning, and becoming the top choice for education. Additionally, it reviews the college's governance structure and administration.
This document is Houston Community College's 2019 Annual Clery Security Report, which provides crime statistics and safety policies for the college as required by law. It summarizes crime data for 2018, including reports of crimes such as burglary, assault, and dating violence. It also outlines the college's policies for reporting crimes, making timely warnings, and preparing the annual disclosure. The report provides definitions of Clery-defined crimes and lists contact information for campus safety authorities.
This document discusses the implications of different legal approaches to prostitution for law enforcement in Canada. It reviews studies on how police currently regulate prostitution and the impacts of criminalization versus legalization/decriminalization approaches in Canada and other countries. The document considers issues related to prostitution such as violence, choice, and measuring its scale. It outlines the current legal situation in Canada and different legal options for controlling prostitution, analyzing the potential positive and negative effects of each approach on both sex workers and the role of police.
The document outlines specific rights for women victims of gender-based violence in Spain. It details their right to information through a national helpline and website, right to comprehensive social assistance, and right to immediate and specialized legal assistance including legal aid. It also covers rights in areas like labor, social security, employment, housing, and education.
BLAST Report- Character Evidence in Rape TrialsNicola Henshall
This document provides a summary of a research note on character evidence in rape trials conducted in 7 countries. It was coordinated by Norton Rose Fulbright for the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust to support advocating for removing a provision in Bangladesh law that allows character evidence in rape cases. The provision transforms many trials into determinations of the victim's morality rather than the defendant's guilt. The research examines rape shield laws and character evidence admissibility in Canada, India, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and US.
State of Crime and Criminal Justice WorldwideDr Lendy Spires
This report from the UN Secretary-General summarizes global trends in crime and criminal justice. It finds that countries with lower income levels generally have higher rates of threats to citizen security like homicide, gender-based killings, and corruption. Criminal justice systems also vary greatly between and within regions in terms of efficiency and fairness, which impacts citizen access to justice. The report provides evidence that UN sustainable development goals around public safety, rule of law, and access to justice can help monitor progress on crime and justice issues important for sustainable development for all citizens.
This document is a report by Amnesty International documenting Croatia's failure to adequately prosecute war crimes committed during the 1991-1995 war. It finds legal and capacity issues with Croatia's framework and courts for prosecuting such cases. It also finds political bias, as the vast majority of prosecuted war crimes cases involved Croatian Serbs as defendants. It calls on Croatia to reform its laws and courts to effectively investigate and prosecute all war crimes cases in accordance with international standards, and to provide victims with access to justice and reparations.
State Audit Office's activities during the 2012 election process in GeorgiaLe1 ccg
This document provides a report on monitoring the State Audit Office of Georgia. It summarizes several cases examined by the State Audit Office regarding the financing of political parties and organizations. It also analyzes decisions made by the State Audit Office to fine individuals and parties. The report finds issues with the fining of contributors to political parties, as well as problems caused by State Audit Office decisions on media organizations. It concludes that the State Audit Office has exceeded its authority and powers in its investigations and rulings.
The economic impact of violence against women in tennessee full report - 11...William Arth
The Tennessee Economic Council on Women commissioned a study on the economic impact of violence against women in Tennessee. The study found that in 2012, at least $886 million was spent or lost as a result of domestic violence, human sex trafficking, and sexual assault. This included costs to taxpayers, healthcare payments, lost wages, and costs to social service and criminal justice systems. The violence also negatively impacted women's economic opportunities and independence by fostering dependency, derailing careers and education, and inflicting lasting trauma. The Council hopes to use the findings to help prevent violence and break the cycle of abuse.
Center on National Security at Fordham Law's Biosecurity Report #1 Julia Tedesco
This report examines and compares the COVID-19 responses of the US, UK, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand, and China. It finds that no single factor determines success, but rather a combination of strong leadership, pre-existing pandemic plans, consideration of societal factors, and strict lockdowns/effective data-driven measures. Countries are ranked based on deaths per capita and positive test rate, with New Zealand having the most effective response and the US the least effective. The report relies primarily on government sources, noting reliability issues with some state-owned media.
Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine 16 November 2017 to 15 Februa...DonbassFullAccess
This twenty-first report on the situation of human rights in Ukraine by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is based on the work of the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and covers the period from 16 November 2017 to 15 February 2018.
This report is based on data collected by OHCHR through 276 in-depth interviews with victims and witnesses of human rights violations and abuses, and visits in both governmentcontrolled and armed-group-controlled territory. OHCHR also carried out 546 activities to facilitate the protection of human rights connected with the cases documented, including trial monitoring, visit of places of detention, advocacy with duty-bearers, humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms.
During the period under review, OHCHR documented 205 cases involving violations and abuses of the right to life, deprivation of liberty, enforced disappearance, torture and illtreatment, sexual violence, fair trial rights, fundamental freedoms, and economic and social rights. In 66 out of these 205 cases, the alleged violation or abuse occurred within the reporting period; the Government of Ukraine bore responsibility for 38 of these cases, and armed groups for 28 cases. The overall continuation of human rights violations and abuses suffered by the civilian population in the conflict area, Crimea and across Ukraine, underscores the cumulative impact and the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
This document discusses myths and facts related to gun control. It begins by addressing myths around assault weapons, noting that assault weapons are rarely used in homicides and are not a serious problem in the US. It then discusses other myths around gun control policies in other countries and around licensing, registration, ballistic fingerprinting, microstamping, availability of guns, crime prevention, concealed carry laws, and more. For each myth, it provides 1-3 facts with citations to refute the claims.
This report documents human rights abuses in US counterterrorism prosecutions of American Muslims since 9/11. It examines 27 cases and finds that investigations often target Muslims due to their religious or political views, using informants to entrap vulnerable individuals. Prosecutions frequently rely on broad material support charges. Trials feature prejudicial evidence and secret surveillance, while sentences are disproportionately long, even for non-violent conduct. Prison conditions include prolonged solitary confinement and communication restrictions that isolate detainees. These practices undermine civil liberties, alienate communities, and may undermine security by breeding resentment.
A handbook released on the occasion of International Men's Day on the status of men in India - the type of biased laws they face and the mental trauma they undergo.
Recommendations, LongTerm of the Concerned Citizens Tribunal, Gujarat 2002sabrangsabrang
The document recommends establishing a Standing National Crimes Tribunal to deal with crimes against humanity, genocide, and mass violence cases. It recommends that the tribunal be an independent body with members appointed for 7-year terms. It also recommends expanding the definitions of crimes against humanity, rape, and sexual assault to address issues like gang rapes and mass violence against women. It suggests the state should be held responsible if it fails to protect citizens, and that victims should receive financial reparations and rehabilitation.
Crimes against humanity emergence of a law of humanity -mag. jur. thesis muhsina23
This document discusses the emergence of crimes against humanity as a legal concept in international law. It traces the origins and evolution of the concept from early attempts to limit cruelty in war to its codification in the Nuremberg Charter after World War II. It also examines the legacy of the Nuremberg trials and hopes for a post-Nuremberg world with stronger international institutions and universal human rights.
This document provides an overview and guide for preventing, identifying, reporting, treating, investigating, and prosecuting child abuse and neglect in California. It discusses the different types of child abuse, who is required to report abuse, the reporting process, and the roles and responsibilities of various professionals in addressing abuse. The overall goal is to help protect children from harm.
This document discusses deceptive election practices and voter intimidation tactics that aim to suppress voter turnout. It provides examples of misinformation spread to voters, such as flyers with false election rules targeting minority communities. The document calls for stronger laws to protect voters and hold accountable those who engage in voter suppression through deception. It proposes a model statute that would explicitly make it unlawful to intentionally spread materially false information about voting within 90 days of an election. Overall, the document advocates for reforms to address ongoing voter suppression and safeguard the right to vote.
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The document summarizes workforce trends in Texas, the Houston region, and at Houston Community College. It notes that while the Texas and Houston economies are growing and job demand is high, traditional college enrollment and the number of high school graduates entering higher education have been declining. TRUE Initiative grants awarded to HCC helped increase enrollment in cybersecurity, commercial driver's license training, and manufacturing programs to help close workforce skills gaps. However, sustained funding is needed to continue meeting the region's workforce needs as the economy grows.
The document provides an overview of Houston Community College System. It summarizes key student demographics which show the student body is diverse with over half being students of color. It also outlines the colleges' strategic priorities which focus on student success, diversity, personalized learning, and becoming the top choice for education. Additionally, it reviews the college's governance structure and administration.
The Houston Community College Small Business Development Program has made improvements to expand opportunities for certified small businesses. The program certification accepts additional certifications from the City of Houston and now includes minority, women, disabled, and disadvantaged owned businesses. The evaluation process for small businesses has also improved to maximize their chance of competing for and winning contracts. Certified small businesses can now receive up to 15 points based on their status and level of subcontracting with other certified small businesses.
This document is the procurement operations procedures manual for HCC. It provides definitions for over 75 procurement-related terms used throughout the manual. The table of contents shows that the manual contains articles on general provisions, sources of supplies and services, procurement methods, competitive sealed bidding, competitive sealed proposals, construction procurement, contract administration and close out. The document establishes standard procedures and guidelines for HCC's procurement processes.
This document provides information about Houston Community College (HCC) for the Common Data Set. It includes contact information for HCC's Office of Institutional Research and general information about HCC such as its status as a public community college with an open enrollment policy. Enrollment numbers from 2020-2021 are provided for full-time and part-time students by gender and race/ethnicity. Graduation and retention rates cannot be provided since HCC is a two-year institution. Application information is given showing total freshman applicants and admits for 2020. Admission requirements are not listed since HCC has an open enrollment policy.
This document contains the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College. It establishes ethics policies for trustees and senior staff, including a code of conduct. It has been amended over 30 times since its initial adoption in 2010 to update various sections. The bylaws cover topics like the board's powers and authority, committees, meetings, and operations. It aims to ensure high ethical standards and proper governance of the college.
This document outlines Houston Community College's regulation regarding ensuring equal access to technology resources for individuals with disabilities. It establishes guidelines for making the college's websites and digital content compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA. It defines key terms and roles, such as designating the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator as responsible for handling requests regarding inaccessible online content. The regulation applies to all college employees and users of technology resources, and states that inaccessible content must be made available in an equally effective alternative format upon request.
This document summarizes the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College. It outlines ethics policies for board members and senior staff, including standards of conduct, prohibited communications during the bid process, and requirements for disclosing conflicts of interest. The bylaws establish that board members must act in the best interests of the college, maintain confidentiality, and avoid undue external influence. Board members and senior staff are prohibited from certain communications with bidders during the bid period and from accepting related political contributions.
1. The document is a memorandum from the Chancellor of Houston Community College to the Board of Trustees regarding new reporting requirements under Texas law for incidents of sexual harassment, assault, dating violence or stalking.
2. It provides details on the requirements of Texas Education Code Section 51.253(c) which mandates that the Chancellor submit a report to the Board and post publicly on incidents reported and their dispositions.
3. Attached is the first report submitted by the Chancellor to the Board as required, providing summary data on 4 reports received under the relevant section of the Code and 1 report regarding failure to report from January to March 2020. The 3 investigations were still ongoing.
1) The document outlines Houston Community College's policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and retaliation.
2) It defines key terms like employee, sex or gender, and sexual harassment. It also defines prohibited conduct covered by the policy.
3) The policy establishes reporting procedures, including mandatory reporting requirements for employees, and designates the Title IX Coordinator to handle reports of sex discrimination.
This document outlines Houston Community College's policy on sex and gender discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation. It defines discrimination and prohibited conduct, and establishes procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving complaints. It designates the Title IX Coordinator and states that any employee receiving a report must notify them. It also provides examples of corrective actions that may be taken following investigations.
This document outlines the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College. It was originally adopted on January 1, 2010 and has been amended numerous times, with the most recent amendment on February 5, 2020. The bylaws cover topics such as ethics and standards of conduct for trustees and staff, the powers and responsibilities of the board, elections, meetings, committees, and board operations. The purpose is to provide internal governance and management for the board and its activities in accordance with applicable laws.
The Houston Community College System's (HCC) total assets decreased by $5.4 million from fiscal year 2018 primarily due to spending $19.4 million to complete capital improvement projects, reducing restricted cash and investments. Total liabilities increased by $76.4 million mainly due to changes in pension and other post-employment benefit assumptions. HCC's net position increased by $3 million to $393 million for fiscal year 2019 despite higher pension and other post-employment benefit expenses. Non-operating revenues increased by $8 million.
The document is Houston Community College's updated 2019 procurement plan listing 63 anticipated solicitations for goods and services projected to be sourced during the year, grouped by month. It notes that additional needs may be added and that official solicitation notices will be posted on the procurement website. It also outlines prohibited communication policies for proposers during the "blackout period" between advertisement and contract execution or cancellation.
This document provides information about Houston Community College for a Common Data Set. It includes contact information for the college, basic facts such as the types of degrees offered and academic calendar, enrollment numbers broken down by gender and race/ethnicity, persistence and graduation rates, and retention rates. Houston Community College is a public, coeducational institution located in Houston, Texas that offers associate degrees and certificates on a semester system with an undergraduate enrollment of over 57,000 students as of fall 2018.
The document provides tips on how to recognize email scams by learning to spot suspicious elements like generic salutations, alarmist messages, grammatical errors, requests for personal information, and emails that do not come from official college domains. Examples are given of phishing emails disguising themselves as being from Houston Community College but with email addresses from outlook.com, gmail.com, and foreign domains, as well as links that do not match the displayed text. Readers are advised to be wary of these types of suspicious emails.
The document summarizes construction spending to date totaling $342,687,622 on capital improvement projects. Of the total spending, $126,116,612 or 37% went to small, women, minority, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses. The largest portions of protected spending went to small businesses at $107,526,338 or 31% of total spending and women-owned businesses at $22,593,825 or 7% of total spending. The document then lists individual subcontractors and the amounts they were paid in relation to their protected business classifications.
The document summarizes spending to date on a Capital Improvement Program construction project totaling $325.7 million. Of the total spending, $116.4 million or 36% went to small, women, minority, disadvantaged, or historically underutilized businesses. The top categories were: total SBE spending of $98.7 million (30% of total), total MBE spending of $36.7 million (11% of total), and total WBE spending of $17.2 million (5% of total). The document also lists individual subcontractors or vendors that worked on the project, indicating if they were certified in various business categories.
The document summarizes construction spending to date totaling $337,398,887 on a capital improvement program. It shows that 37% of total spending, or $123,246,981, went to small/women/minority/disadvantaged businesses. Specifically, 31% ($104,701,271) went to small businesses, 6% ($21,156,816) to women-owned businesses, and 13% ($42,320,345) to minority-owned businesses. The document also provides a breakdown of individual subcontractor payments by business type.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................................................3
CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ....................................................................................................................................................................3
DEFINITIONS AUTHORIZED BY THE CLERY ACT ....................................................................................................................................3
REPORTING CRIME AND EMERGENCIES OCCURRING ON CAMPUS ..........................................................................................................6
POLICY FOR MAKING TIMELY WARNING REPORTS TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY..................................................................................7
POLICY FOR PREPARING THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS ..............................................................................................7
POLICIES CONCERNING SECURITY AND ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS USED IN THE MAINTENANCE
OF CAMPUS FACILITIES ...........................................................................................................................................................................8
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT .........................................................................................................................................................8
ACCESS CONTROL AND ALARM SYSTEMS............................................................................................................................................8
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE.........................................................................................................................................................................8
ELEVATOR, CLASS ROOM, AND PARKING FACILITY TELEPHONES.........................................................................................................8
CRIME PREVENTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ..........................................................................................................................8
CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS ...........................................................................................9
PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INFORM STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES ABOUT CAMPUS SECURITY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ..................9
MONITORING AUTHORIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITIES OFF-CAMPUS..........................................................................10
STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE; ENFORCEMENT .....................................................................10
DESCRIPTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS...........................................................................................11
PROCEDURES THAT ENCOURAGE COUNSELORS TO INFORM THE PERSONS THEY ARE COUNSELING OF PROCEDURES TO REPORT CRIMES
ON A VOLUNTARY, CONFIDENTIAL BASIS FOR INCLUSION IN THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS.....................................12
PROGRAMS TO PREVENT DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING .................................................12
PROHIBITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND STALKING ...................................................15
PROCEDURES VICTIMS SHOULD FOLLOW IN THE CASE OF ALLEGED DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR
STALKING..............................................................................................................................................................................................15
PROCEDURES HCC FOLLOWS TO ADDRESS ALLEGED DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR STALKING ...........16
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS ................................................................................................................................................................24
STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES ............................................................24
CENTRAL COLLEGE CRIME DATA............................................................................................................................................................26
COLEMAN COLLEGE CRIME DATA..........................................................................................................................................................33
NORTHWEST COLLEGE CRIME DATA......................................................................................................................................................38
SOUTHWEST COLLEGE CRIME DATA......................................................................................................................................................47
NORTHEAST COLLEGE CRIME DATA.......................................................................................................................................................58
SOUTHEAST COLLEGE CRIME DATA .......................................................................................................................................................71
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INTRODUCTION
The Jeanne Ann Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires publication
of an annual report that includes important information concerning campus safety and security. 1
Copies of the report are available from the HCC Police Department, 3821 Caroline, Houston, Texas 77004, during
normal business hours, or online at the HCC Police Department website.
Annual email notification informs all staff, faculty, and students on or about October 1 that a new Annual
Security Report was posted to the HCC website.
The Houston Community College Police Department administrative office is located at 3821 Caroline, Houston,
Texas, 77004. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The police department provides
service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
TO REPORT A CAMPUS EMERGENCY: 713-718-8888
NONEMERGENCY CALLS: 713-718-7556 or 713-718-6195 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Police Department Website: http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/
CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS
The Clery Act measures crime using definitions from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting System and the federal
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The data should be viewed with caution since Clery
definitions do not include common offenses such as burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, and disorderly conduct.
For more information, please contact the HCC Police Department.
Incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are also reported in the Annual
Security Report.
DEFINITIONS AUTHORIZED BY THE CLERY ACT
Criminal Homicide-Murder & Manslaughter by Non-negligence– “The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human
being by another.” Manslaughter by Negligence – “The killing of another person through gross negligence.”
Forcible Sex Offense – Rape - “Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or
object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.”
Non-forcible Sex Offenses – Any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim,
including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. A. Fondling – The touching of the private body
1
United States Code Title 20, Chapter 28 Section 1092(f), including amendments made by § 304 of the Violence Against
Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.
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parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including
instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because his or her age or because of his/her temporary
or permanent mental incapacity. B. Incest – Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other
within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. C. Statutory Rape – Sexual intercourse with a person
who is under the statutory age of consent.”
Robbery – “The taking or attempted taking of anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or
persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.”
Aggravated Assault – “An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or
aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to
produce death or great bodily harm.”
Burglary – “The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft.”
Motor Vehicle Theft – “The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.”
Hate Crime – “Offenses in which the victim is intentionally selected because of the actual or perceived race,
gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, or disability of the victim.”
Arson – “Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house,
public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.”
Liquor Law Violations- “The violation of state or local laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale,
purchase, transportation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages, not including driving under the influence and
drunkenness.”
Drug Abuse Violations – “The violation of laws prohibiting the production, distribution, and/or use of certain
controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use. The unlawful
cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation, or importation of any
controlled drug or narcotic substance. Arrests for violations of state and local laws, specifically those relating to
the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs.”
Weapons Violations – “The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase,
transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices,
or other deadly weapons.”
Domestic Violence – “Felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or
intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is
cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly
situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant
monies, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under
the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.”
Dating Violence – “Violence committed by a person- (A) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic
or intimate nature with the victim and, (B) where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based
on a consideration of the following factors: (i) The length of the relationship. (ii) The type of relationship. (iii) The
frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.”
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Stalking – “Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to
– (A) fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress.” 2
On-Campus Property – “Any building or property owned or controlled by [HCC] within the same reasonably
contiguous geographic area and used by [HCC] in direct support of, or in a manner related to, [HCC’s] educational
purposes, including residence halls; and any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to the
property in paragraph one that is owned by [HCC] but controlled by another person, is frequently used by
students, and support’s [HCC’s] purpose such as a food or other retail vendor”.
HCC On Campus Property 2017
District Health Sciences Central Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest
Administration Coleman Midtown Northeast Alief - Bissonnet Eastside West Loop
McGovern South Northline Alief - Hayes Fraga Gulfton
Automotive Spring Branch Stafford
Pinemont Katy Brays Oaks
North Forest Missouri City
Acres Homes
Public Property – “All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is
within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.”
Non-campus Building or Property – “Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that
is officially recognized by [HCC]; or any building or property owned or controlled by [HCC] that is used in direct
support of, or in relation to, [HCC’s] educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the
same reasonably contiguous geographic area of [HCC]. 3
Summary of Clery Act Defined Offenses Reported During 2017
Murder and Manslaughter 0
Rape 1
Fondling 3
Incest 0
Statutory Rape 0
Robbery 9
Aggravated Assault 1
Burglary 13
Motor Vehicle Theft 17
Arson 0
VAWA-Domestic Violence 2
VAWA-Dating Violence 4
VAWA-Stalking 8
Weapons Violations 0
Drug Abuse Violations 2
Liquor Law Violations 0
Hate Crime 0
2
Under Texas law, stalking requires a continuing course of conduct and a threat of bodily injury or death or a threat to
commit an offense against another’s property. § 42.072, Texas Penal Code, Stalking. The stalking incidents disclosed in this
report did not violate Texas law so they did not result in an arrest or prosecution.
3
HCC does not have any non-campus buildings or property.
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REPORTING CRIME AND EMERGENCIES OCCURRING ON CAMPUS
All HCC students and employees are encouraged to accurately and promptly report all crimes to the HCC Police
Department. HCC Police Dispatch is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by police telecommunication
operators. The telephone number is 713/718-8888 or 8-8888 from a campus phone. HCC Police Dispatch also
receives transfers from the Greater Harris County and City of Houston 9-1-1 Emergency Networks.
Be prepared to stay on the line with the emergency dispatcher, who is trained to process your emergency call,
and who will be asking you a series of questions. Be prepared to tell the dispatcher the location where the
emergency is occurring, your phone number, any suspect or vehicle descriptions (including color, make, model,
and license plate number), weapons involved, etc. Remain calm and stay on the line until told to hang up by the
dispatcher.
Students and employees may also report criminal offenses to the following college authorities for the purposes
of making timely warning reports and the annual statistical disclosure:
District-Wide Authorities
Director of HCC Human Resources Employee Relations 713-718-8606
HCC Title IX Coordinator 713-718-8271
Campus Authorities
Dean of Central College Student Services 713-718-2516
Dean of Coleman College Student Services 713-718-7061
Dean of Northeast College Student Services 713-718-8667
Dean of Northwest College Student Services 713-718-5888
Dean of Southeast College Student Services 713-718-7005
Dean of Southwest College Student Services 713-718-7788
Any confidential report of crime must include the date, time, location, and details of the offense. If insufficient
information is reported anonymously, the incident may not be included in the annual disclosure of crime
statistics.
HCC Licensed Professional Counselors are encouraged, when they deem it appropriate, to inform students, they
are counseling of any procedures to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual
disclosure of crime statistics.
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Crime Stoppers Program
Offenses may also be reported to Crime Stoppers of Houston. There are three ways to make an anonymous
report to Crime Stoppers of Houston:
(1) Phone: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
(2) Mobile Application
(3) Online Tip Form
Website: www.crime-stoppers.org
Any confidential report of crime must include the date, time, location, and details of the offense. If insufficient
information is reported anonymously, the incident may not be included in the annual disclosure of crime
statistics.
POLICY FOR MAKING TIMELY WARNING REPORTS TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY
A timely warning or crime alert is required whenever a crime is reported that is considered an immediate threat
to the safety of students or employees. Confirmation is on a case-by-case basis based on the totality of
circumstances. Factors include the nature of the crime and the continuing danger to the campus community.
Since most threats rapidly evolve, the HCC Police Chief or their designee may initiate the HCC emergency
notification system and disseminate emergency information to the campus community. Soon after, the
Chancellor or their designee may direct follow-up warnings.
The initial timely warning may be pre-scripted and brief. The content will include sufficient information for the
campus community to act to protect themselves.
To ensure all those affected are warned, a text message and email may be sent to all employees and students.
As the situation progresses, the HCC website and local media will be used to communicate all relevant
information.
All students and employees are trained in and charged with keeping their contact information in PeopleSoft
current. To receive emergency texts, a text-enabled mobile phone number must be entered and identified as a
mobile phone in PeopleSoft HR for employees and PeopleSoft Student for students.
To ensure the campus community is notified about an off-campus crime that requires a timely warning, the HCC
Police Department is a member of the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and subscribes
to municipal and county offices of emergency management alerts.
POLICY FOR PREPARING THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS
The HCC Police Department is responsible for compiling data for the Annual Security Report. HCC Student
Services and HCC’s Title IX Coordinator also report data.
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During 2017, Stafford PD reported zero arrests on HCC property. Houston PD reported 4 felonies which were
incorporated into the statistical tables. A simple assault/dating violence and an aggravated assault reported by
Houston PD were not published since the incidents occurred outside HCC’s Clery geography. The Harris County
Sheriff and Missouri City PD did not reply to requests for data.
POLICIES CONCERNING SECURITY AND ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES AND SECURITY
CONSIDERATIONS USED IN THE MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES
HCC operates as an open college. During business hours, HCC is open to students, employees, and the public.
During non-business hours and during extended closures such as Winter Break and Spring Break, access is
restricted and must be coordinated by the HCC Police Department.
HCC policy requires comprehensive safety and emergency response protocols. Design, implementation, and
promotion of protocols are the responsibility of the HCC Police Department and HCC Risk Management. The
planning documents include the three-year statutory security audit, annual progress reports, and Multi-Hazard
Emergency Operations Plans.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
All HCC students and employees are issued identification cards. HCC police may refuse to allow persons having
no legitimate business to enter on HCC property, and may eject any undesirable person from the property if
they refuse to leave peaceably on request.
ACCESS CONTROL AND ALARM SYSTEMS
HCC identification cards integrate with HCC’s electronic access system. Access may be added, restricted, or
tracked. HCC also uses traditional locks. Installation, maintenance, and replacement of locks and keys are
managed by the HCC Locksmith in conjunction with campus officials. The electronic access control and alarm
system are monitored and managed by the HCC Police Department, HCC Information Technology, and an
independent contractor.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
The HCC Police Department uses a sophisticated video surveillance system. Video cameras are strategically
deployed and operated in conjunction with the HCC Information Technology Department, HCC Facilities
Management, and an independent contractor.
ELEVATOR, CLASSROOM, AND PARKING FACILITY TELEPHONES
Emergency telephones are installed in all elevators and many classrooms. Some campus parking facilities also
have blue phones that connect to HCC Police Dispatch. The phones are installed and managed by HCC IT
Department and HCC Facilities Management.
CRIME PREVENTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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All HCC properties are designed and maintained to promote safety. For example, landscape and external
lighting issues are addressed during construction and as a component of ongoing maintenance. Requests for
repairs are processed and managed by HCC Facilities Management and campus officials.
CAMPUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The HCC Police Department provides law enforcement and security services to the HCC campus community.
HCC police officers are vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities of Texas peace officers. They are
authorized to make arrests and enforce all laws of this State, and their primary jurisdiction is Harris County and
Fort Bend County. 4
Except for a small number of plainclothes assignments, all HCC police officers wear dark navy blue uniforms and
are armed. The shoulder patch and badge identify the employee as a police officer for HCC.
Security officers employed by HCC wear light French blue shirts and navy pants. All HCC security officers are
commissioned by the Texas Department of Public Safety. They are not police officers and primarily observe and
report. However, they are authorized to direct traffic and issue parking citations on HCC property. The security
shoulder patch and badge identify them as a security officer for HCC. They are not armed but do carry two-way
radios.
Though the HCC Police Department works very closely with other law enforcement agencies, state prosecutors,
and the Harris County Crime Lab, it has no MOU with any other law enforcement agency for the investigation of
alleged criminal offenses. For example, the department participates in the Houston Regional Intelligence Service
Center, the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, and the FBI’s National Data Exchange
System.
PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INFORM STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES ABOUT CAMPUS SECURITY
PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES
HCC encourages students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.
Failure to report crimes and safety concerns, maintain an awareness of their surroundings and take appropriate
precautions, may result in increased risk. HCC continues to develop and implement safety and security
measures, but these measures cannot succeed without the personal support of all employees and students.
HCC police routinely present important information regarding safety and security throughout the year.
Examples of programs include new student and employee orientations, faculty convocations, and by request,
campus personal safety training sessions. Active Shooter and Disruptive Person training videos are also posted
on the HCC website.
HCC-IT Security conducts mandatory training for all employees regarding internet and network security and
safety.
4
Section 51.203, Texas Education Code, Campus Peace Officers; Article 2.12, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Who Are
Peace Officers
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The HCC Police Department also uses statutory brochures and posters regarding family, household, and dating
violence. Crime prevention information is also disseminated through government initiatives regarding traffic
safety, personal safety, online safety, and substance abuse.
MONITORING AUTHORIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITIES OFF-CAMPUS
All recognized student organizations have sponsors that are responsible for monitoring student activity at the
campus and off-campus events. As an adjunct, the HCC Police Department participates in the National Law
Enforcement Data Exchange Network (N-DEx2) and the Houston Fusion Center Network. If the off-campus
criminal activity was reported to law enforcement, HCC would likely be notified.
STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE; ENFORCEMENT
Students: In accordance with College District policy, without prior Board consent, students are prohibited from
using or being under the influence of intoxicating beverages in classroom buildings, laboratories, auditoriums,
library buildings, museums, faculty and administrative offices, intercollegiate and intramural athletic facilities,
and all other public campus areas.
The legal age in Texas to purchase, consume, or possess alcoholic beverages is 215
, and state law shall be strictly
enforced at all times on all property controlled by the College District in regard to the possession and
consumption of alcoholic beverages. The HCC Police Department enforces all laws regarding alcohol and drug
violations. 6
Absent medical authorization, students shall not possess, use, transmit, or attempt to possess, use, or transmit,
or be under the influence of, any of the following substances on College District premises or off premises at a
College District-sponsored activity, function, or event:
1. Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by law, including but not limited to
marijuana, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, amphetamine, or barbiturate.
2. Any abusable glue, aerosol paint, or any other volatile chemical substance for inhalation.
3. Any performance-enhancing substance, including steroids.
4. Any designer drug.
5. Any other intoxicant or mood-changing, mind-altering, or behavior-altering drug.
The transmittal, sale, or attempted sale of what is represented to be any of the above-listed substances shall
also be prohibited under this policy.
Employees: HCC is a designated alcohol and drug-free workplace. In accordance with College District policy
employees shall not manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of any of the
following substances (unless medically authorized or part of an individual’s job responsibilities) during working
5
Chapter 106, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Provisions Relating to Age
6
See generally, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Texas Controlled Substances Act, and Texas Dangerous Drugs Act
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hours while on College District property or at College District-related activities during or outside of usual
working hours:
1. Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by law, including but not limited to
marijuana, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, amphetamine, or barbiturate.
2. Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage.
3. Any abusable glue, aerosol paint, or any other chemical substance for inhalation.
4. Any other intoxicant, or mood-changing, mind-altering, or behavior-altering drugs. An employee
need not be legally intoxicated to be considered “under the influence” of a controlled substance.
DESCRIPTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
HCC Student Services coordinates the student Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program [DAAPP Report, see Exhibit
1] through activities, offering licensed professional counselors, referrals, and education programs. The following
is a summary of the DAAPP interventions and student utilizations, using the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
and Alcoholism (NIAAA) college alcohol intervention matrix to classify the intervention type. Information and
data were collected from student life, counseling, human resources, online self-assessment tools and surveys, a
review of the student conduct records for referrals and charges, and the Drug and Alcohol Prevention
committee meetings.
Program Elements
MOTIVATIONAL/FEEDBACK-BASED APPROACHES
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS). BASICS is an empirically-validated
program new to HCC in Fall 2016. BASICS implemented as the primary face-to-face intervention for alcohol use
at HCC.
Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO is a web-based survey that provides students with personalized feedback about their
drinking patterns and how their alcohol use might affect their health and personal goals.
EDUCATION/AWARENESS PROGRAMS
Events are designed to provide students and employees with accurate information about alcohol use, the legal
impacts and consequences, and the effects of alcohol and drugs on the physical health of an individual, in order
to modify attitudes about acceptable alcohol and drug consumption. These program elements are offered
during new student and new employee orientation.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLICY-LEVEL STRATEGIES
HCC bans alcohol and drug availability on all campuses through adherence to an alcohol and drug-free campus
policy. HCC does not allow the sale or promotion of alcohol-related items or paraphernalia on-campus or in the
bookstores.
Intervention Categories Program Elements Count/Utilization Departments
Educational Awareness
Activities And Events
Workshops, seminars,
alcohol awareness days,
Orientations
25 events
1037 students; new
employee orientations
offered twice each
month
Counseling Student
Life
Human Resources
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Motivational/Feedback-
Based Approaches
Individual counseling 9 sessions Counseling
eCHECKUP TO GO 1138 Students Counseling and
Communications
Environmental Level Annual notification and
Policies
All enrolled students Executive
administration,
Financial Aid, Human
Resources
External Referrals Employee assistance
program
A common practice
available to all
employees and their
families.
Human Resources
Student referrals to
outside agencies
A common practice; no
available data
Counseling
Administrative Oversight
and Planning
4 meetings Counseling and
Executive
Administration
Professional Training Basics training 5 Counselors Counseling
The dedicated drug and alcohol abuse page on the HCC website includes, in part, links to
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov and referrals to local treatment offerings. http://www.hccs.edu/support-
services/drug--alcohol-abuse-prevention/
PROCEDURES THAT ENCOURAGE COUNSELORS TO INFORM THE PERSONS THEY ARE COUNSELING
OF PROCEDURES TO REPORT CRIMES ON A VOLUNTARY, CONFIDENTIAL BASIS FOR INCLUSION
IN THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS
HCC has none.
PROGRAMS TO PREVENT DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND
STALKING
POLICY STATEMENT:
HCC takes its prohibition of all forms of gender discrimination, including the crimes of dating violence, domestic
violence, sexual assault, and stalking very seriously and offers programming to prevent such incidents, heighten
awareness, and educate students and employees regarding issues that affect the HCC community. Topics
include, but are not limited to: what constitutes sexual harassment; causes of gender-based discrimination;
myths involved with sexual harassment; the relationship between sexual assault and alcohol use; what to do if
assaulted; bystander intervention; College District policy/procedure; reporting incidents; sexual assault issues
for both genders; and pertinent College District/community resources to assist individuals.
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The primary prevention and awareness programs and campaigns include discussions about several relevant
terms and offer clarity with respect to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking as actual
crimes that violate College District policy. In Texas:
Domestic Violence can be a felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by a current
or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares
a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim
as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under
the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any
other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under
the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
Dating Violence is violence committed by a person- (A) who is or has been in a social
relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim and, (B) where the existence of
such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: (i)
The length of the relationship. (ii) The type of relationship. (iii) The frequency of interaction
between the persons involved in the relationship.
Stalking occurs when someone engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person
that would cause a reasonable person to – (A) fear for his or her safety or the safety of
others; or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress.” 7
Sexual Assault is an offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling, incest or statutory
rape:
Rape: The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body
part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the
consent of the complainant.
Fondling: The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose
of sexual gratification, without the consent of the complainant, including instances
where the complainant is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or
because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
Incest: Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the
degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
Statutory Rape: Sexual intercourse with a person who is younger than 17 years of
age and is not a spouse of the respondent.
The College District’s primary prevention programs for new employees and students also address the legal
definition of “consent” within the context of sexual activity:
7
Under Texas law, stalking requires a continuing course of conduct and a threat of bodily injury or death or a threat to
commit an offense against another’s property. § 42.072, Texas Penal Code, Stalking. The stalking incidents disclosed in this
report did not violate Texas law so they did not result in an arrest or prosecution.
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In Texas, consent is a voluntary, mutually understandable agreement that clearly indicates a
willingness to engage in sexual activity. Consent to one sex act does not imply consent to
another. Past consent does not imply present or future consent. Consent to engage in sexual
activity with one individual does not mean consent to engage in sexual activity with another.
Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Any expression of an unwillingness to engage in any
instance of sexual activity establishes a presumptive lack of consent. Consent is not valid if it
results from: (a) the use of physical force, (b) a threat of physical force, (c) intimidation, (d)
coercion, (e) incapacitation, or (f) any other factor that would eliminate an individual’s ability to
exercise his or her own free will to choose whether or not to engage in sexual activity. An
individual’s manner of dress or the existence of a current or previous dating or sexual
relationship between two or more individuals does not, in and of itself, constitute consent to
engage in particular sexual activity. Even in the context of a relationship, there must be a
voluntary, mutually understandable agreement that clearly indicates a willingness to engage in
each instance of sexual activity.
All new students receive training at New Student Orientation and/or Student Success classes (required for all
new students), which includes bystander intervention training, and other empowerment and safety tips to
enhance personal safety and reduce risk.
All new employees receive robust and multi-faceted Discrimination and Harassment training. This primary
prevention program is held approximately 20 times per year and includes discussions about dating violence,
domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as the issue of consent. The training is conducted by
members of HCC’s Office of Institutional Equity, who are trained in the relevant subject matter and involved in
complaint resolution with respect to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This
Onboarding training also includes an online Clery Act module that explains relevant reporting obligations for
employees and instructs employees on how to report Clery crimes; upon completion of the online module, each
employee must sign a Clery Act Disclosure Form.
HCC also hosts several ongoing prevention and awareness initiatives. In November 2016, HCC assembled a Task
Force comprised of students, faculty, staff, and community members to address issues related to sexual
misconduct facing our community, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
The Task Force was charged with developing and advising relevant awareness campaigns and communication
programs; bystander intervention training; the growth of on and off campus support networks, services and
resources to aid victims in healing; and the continuation of monthly domestic violence, sexual assault, and
stalking awareness campaigns.
These monthly awareness and prevention campaigns have been expanded from the previous year and include
Stalking Awareness Month (January), Teen Dating Violence Month (February) and Sexual Assault Awareness
Month (April), Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) and the following communications/materials:
Toolkits with relevant background information, communication plans, and national & local resources;
Website awareness and prevention messages including homepage banners; event listings; relevant news
and articles; hccs.edu/nomore updates; student blog postings on student homepage
Activities and events at each campus location (e.g., informational tables, external speakers, self-defense
classes.)
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PROHIBITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND
STALKING
POLICY STATEMENT:
The College District is committed to the principle that the working environment of its employees and the
classroom environment for students should be free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based
nature (e.g., sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence) by employees, students
or third parties. Sexual and gender-based misconduct is unprofessional and will not be tolerated and is expressly
prohibited. Individuals who engage in such conduct will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
separation from the College District.
All forms of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct (e.g., Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Dating
Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking) are prohibited by College District policy.
SCOPE:
The scope of this policy includes sexual violence and other forms of sexual misconduct that occur on campus
and, in certain circumstances, off campus. The College District has jurisdiction over, and will address, allegations
of sexual misconduct that: have occurred or may have a continuing effect on campus; in the context of College
District programs and activities; or when the alleged victim is an HCC student, employee, or member of
administration and the Respondent is an HCC student, employee, or member of administration.
This policy/regulation outlines the procedure the College District will follow when it is made aware of alleged
sexual misconduct, including sexual violence, and includes reporting options, confidential resources, and support
services available to individuals involved in incidents of sexual violence.
Incidents addressed by this policy/regulation may involve students, College District employees, contractors, and
third parties within HCC’s control.
PROCEDURES VICTIMS SHOULD FOLLOW IN THE CASE OF ALLEGED DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR STALKING
POLICY STATEMENT:
Because dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking constitute both a violation of College
District policy and a violation of law, a victim has the right to simultaneously file a criminal complaint and a
complaint. However, reporting an incident to the College District does not require an individual to file a
complaint with any other authority, and an individual has the right to decline to notify law enforcement.
Criminal investigations may be useful in the gathering of relevant evidence, particularly forensic evidence, and
timely collection/preservation of evidence may be necessary to prove criminal Sexual Violence or in obtaining a
protection order. Should an individual choose to file a criminal complaint, the Coordinator or Title IX Contacts
can facilitate assistance for an individual to make a report to law enforcement.
To contact the HCC Police directly, dial 713-718-8888. For criminal reports relating to off-campus assaults, the
Title IX Contacts, Coordinator, or HCC Police can also assist in identifying the appropriate law enforcement
agency to which to make the report.
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Victims of any kind of sexual misconduct may submit a complaint to initiate College District action. Complaint
forms are available online at http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/institutionalequity/title-ix-know-your-
rights/title-ix-complaint-form/
Hard copies are also available in the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), HCC Police Departments, Student
Services, and Human Resources offices.
Reports may also be made to the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Contacts, who are authorized to receive
complaints in hard copy or otherwise. The Title IX Coordinator (“Coordinator”) at HCC is James David Cross,
Director, Office of Institutional Equity and EEO Compliance:
3100 Main Street, Suite 702
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 718-8271
@hccs.edu
The Title IX Contacts at each HCC College are listed at
http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional-equity/title-ix-know-your-rights/speak-with-a-title-ix-contact/
It is not necessary for an individual to be directly involved in an incident to make a report, though the person
reporting the misconduct must have reasonably adequate and credible information. While all complaints are
reviewed, typically only those with sufficient details can be adequately pursued.
PROCEDURES HCC FOLLOWS TO ADDRESS ALLEGED DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
SEXUAL ASSAULT OR STALKING
POLICY STATEMENT:
HCC takes allegations of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking seriously and shall
endeavor to resolve such allegations in a prompt, fair and impartial manner. Such incidents are particularly
sensitive, and the College District shall treat the identities and circumstances as such, only to be shared as
necessary for safety, proper complaint resolution, and as required by law. All individuals involved in the
complaint resolution process receive annual training on the subject matter and investigations.
INTERIM MEASURES
Upon receipt of information regarding alleged dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking,
the College District may, at any time prior to complaint resolution, implement reasonable and appropriate
interim measures designed to preserve safety of students, individuals, and the broader College District
community while maintaining the integrity of the investigation and deterring Retaliation. An individual does not
need to file a complaint to receive interim measures. In some situations, interim measures may be implemented
without an individual disclosing identifying information related to the incident(s). Examples of interim measures
include, but are not limited to, "no contact” orders that prohibit parties from contacting each other,
administrative leave, and schedule adjustments.
If a reporting party or victim does not wish to pursue complaint resolution and/or requests that his or her
identity remain confidential, support services and interim measures shall still be available to him/her and shall
remain confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law.
FEDERAL STATISTICS REPORTING AND TIMELY WARNING OBLIGATIONS
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Victims of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking should be aware that the College
District must issue timely warnings for certain types of reported incidents that pose a substantial threat of bodily
harm or danger to members of the College community under the Clery Act (as amended), a federal law that
requires higher education institutions to report crime statistics and disclose security-related information. In
addition, campus security officials/HCCPD have a duty to report violations of this policy for the same federal
statistical reporting purposes. All personally identifiable information is kept private, but statistical information is
passed along to campus law enforcement regarding the type of incident and its general location (on or off‐
campus, in the surrounding area, but no addresses are given), for publication in the annual Campus Security
Report. This report helps to provide the community with a clear picture of the extent and nature of campus
crime, to ensure greater community safety. For more information on HCC’s Annual Security Report, please visit
http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/crime-statistics--information/clery-report/.
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCESS
The procedure for complaint resolution provides timelines that are typically followed to resolve these sensitive
matters. Upon receipt and review of a complaint with adequate information and detail, the Title IX Coordinator
(“Coordinator”) or designee shall contact the reporting party (and the alleged victim if the incident is reported
by another individual) to discuss the incident and any missing and/or relevant information.
The Coordinator/designee shall review the relevant procedure with each party and share with him/her available
confidential resources, additional reporting options, support services/resources at the College District and
outside it, available interim measures, and the College District’s strict prohibition on Retaliation. Each party will
be informed that s/he may be accompanied by a support person of his/her choice at any meeting held to
address the relevant allegations. Each party shall be provided with a written explanation of these rights,
options, and resources, along with information regarding requesting interim measures, including alternate living
and academic arrangements.
After discussion with each party, the Coordinator/designee shall provide a preliminary written summary of the
party’s allegations and an account of surrounding circumstances to him/her, who shall verify or correct the
written summary no later than the following Business Day by 5pm. Absent a timely response; the written
summary shall be presumed verified.
Absent extenuating circumstances, all written notices and communications to and from the College District
under this regulation shall be delivered using HCC email and shall be deemed delivered on the date and time at
which they are sent.
After discussion with each party, the Coordinator/designee shall provide a preliminary written summary of the
party’s allegations and an account of surrounding circumstances to him/her, who shall verify or correct the
written summary no later than the following Business Day by 5pm. Absent a timely response; the written
summary shall be presumed verified.
Each party shall be provided with the other party’s verified summary and shall have two Business Days after
delivery to respond to the Coordinator/designee.
Respondent Accepts Responsibility:
If a Respondent chooses to acknowledge and accept responsibility for the allegations, and if there are no
disputed pertinent facts amongst the parties regarding the incident(s), the Coordinator/designee shall gather
additional facts, as appropriate, to identify factors that may be relevant to eliminating the hostile/contributory
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environment, preventing the violation’s recurrence, and remedying its effects. The matter will then move
forward to SANCTIONING/DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Respondent Denies Allegations:
If a Respondent denies the allegations, two paths to complaint resolution are available to address most
incidents: Formal Investigation and Voluntary Informal Resolution. Voluntary Informal Resolution is not an
option for allegations of Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence.
Voluntary Informal Resolution:
In many instances, informal discussion and/or mediation can be helpful in resolving perceived or real instances
of Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, or Retaliation. Voluntary Informal Resolution, in the
presence of/facilitated by the Coordinator/designee(s), provides an opportunity for the parties to communicate
feelings and perceptions regarding an alleged incident and wishes and expectations regarding future conduct. It
also may allow the reporting party to confront the Respondent if s/he so wishes.
If the Coordinator/designee determines that informal resolution may be appropriate, the Coordinator/ designee
will speak with both parties about this option. Informal resolution will be pursued only with the consent of both
parties
It is anticipated that informal resolution efforts will occur promptly and generally be completed within ten (10)
Business Days unless both parties agree to an extension of time and such extension is approved by the
Coordinator. If the parties are unable to reach a resolution in a timely manner through informal resolution, or if
either party requests to terminate the Voluntary Informal Resolution process at any time to pursue the Formal
Investigation process, the Formal Investigation will proceed.
Formal Investigation:
When informal resolution does not adequately resolve the allegations; when a party wishes to pursue formal
complaint resolution regarding the allegations; or when addressing matters involving Sexual Assault/Sexual
Violence, an individual may pursue the Formal Investigation process.
The Coordinator and the College District’s trained Title IX investigators (collectively, “Investigators”) provide this
investigative function. The Coordinator has the discretion to consolidate multiple reports of sexual misconduct
into a single investigation if evidence relevant to one incident might be relevant to the others. The Coordinator
shall assign each investigation to an Investigator or Investigators and ensure that all investigations are prompt,
fair and impartial. Other violations of College District policy shall be addressed in accordance with the applicable
regulation(s).
The investigation shall commence with written notice to both parties regarding the detailed allegations and
disputed facts to allow them the opportunity to present witnesses and evidence to the investigator(s). The
investigator(s) will gather information and conduct interviews with both parties, witnesses, and others, as
appropriate. The Investigator(s) will also collect and analyze any available physical evidence, including
documents, communications, and other electronic records, as appropriate.
To protect the privacy of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant complaint, information regarding the
alleged incident will be shared only as necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation, to promptly and
fairly resolve complaints, and to determine HCC’s response to any Sexual Misconduct found to have occurred.
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In some instances, during or at the conclusion of the investigation, the parties may voluntarily agree to end the
formal process and utilize the informal resolution/mediation process described above. Where informal
resolution is appropriate for the circumstances, the Coordinator will make a decision about whether the matter
may be resolved through the informal process.
Investigative Findings:
Once the investigation is complete, the investigator(s) shall prepare an investigative report that will include a
summary of relevant information obtained and any relevant documentation/evidence collected. Not all
information disclosed during an investigation is relevant and appropriate to include in the investigative report.
For example, the parties’ sexual history with anyone other than each other (to the extent relevant to the
complaint) and medical or mental health conditions, diagnoses, and/or treatment generally will not be included.
The investigative report is then delivered to both parties simultaneously. Each of the parties has until 5pm on
the following business day to submit a written statement in response to the report; the purpose of these written
statements is to allow the parties an opportunity to address any perceived factual errors or omissions and to
disclose any evidence that was not previously known or available. The Investigator(s) shall review any
statements timely received to evaluate relevance. Statements received, to the extent they are relevant, shall
become part of the investigative report, which is sent, along with the case file, to the Coordinator.
The Coordinator shall review the report and case file, including interview summaries, witness statements,
evidence, and other documents to ensure the investigation was prompt and equitable.
Adjudication and Standard of Proof:
The Coordinator is then charged with fairly, promptly and impartially determining, based on a preponderance of
the evidence, whether it is more likely than not policy or regulation has been violated upon a review of the
investigative materials. The preponderance of evidence means that the Coordinator is convinced based on the
information provided, that a violation of policy was more likely than not to have occurred.
This determination shall be made without a conflict of interest or bias for or against either party. A party with
concern about a conflict of interest or bias should contact the appropriate College District Official (see CONFLICT
OF INTEREST/BIAS).
In determining whether violations were committed, the Coordinator shall meet with both parties and may
request from the Investigator(s) clarification regarding the investigative report and materials. If such follow up
results in a change to the investigative report, both parties shall have the same opportunity (set forth in
INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS above) to review and respond to the updated investigative report.
Sanctioning/Disciplinary Action:
If the Respondent has accepted responsibility or the Coordinator has determined that a violation has occurred,
any disciplinary action or sanctions shall be determined in consultation with the Coordinator and in accordance
with the relevant procedures for employees and students.
The Coordinator (and other College District officials, as appropriate) may consider prior documented findings of
misconduct to assess any highly relevant patterns of behavior (e.g., previous Sexual Misconduct violations, acts
of violence/dishonesty) and the totality of facts and circumstances in making determinations of responsibility
and sanctions.
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For Student Respondents:
The Dean of Student Services shall review the report and meet with the Respondent found to be responsible for
the misconduct. After consultation with the Coordinator, the Dean shall determine the applicable disciplinary
action. Possible disciplinary actions are listed in FLB (LOCAL) EXHIBIT 2.
For Employee Respondents:
The relevant supervisor shall review the report and meet with the Respondent found to be responsible for the
misconduct. After consultation with the Coordinator, the supervisor shall determine the applicable disciplinary
action. Possible disciplinary actions include warnings, leave, probation, performance plans, and termination.
The Coordinator shall, in consultation with the relevant College District administrators, determine any additional
steps the College District will take to end any misconduct/discrimination, remedy its effects, and prevent its
recurrence.
The Coordinator(s) shall deliver simultaneously to both parties a written decision that includes 1) a
determination as to whether the violation(s) occurred 2) a summary of the rationale in support of the
determination, and 3) any disciplinary action and/or remedies to be implemented, along with instructions
regarding both parties’ right to appeal the outcome and/or sanction(s).
APPEAL OF FINDINGS
Both parties have the right to appeal the findings where it is alleged that procedural error or previously
unavailable relevant evidence could significantly impact the outcome of the case or where it is alleged that the
sanctions or disciplinary action are substantially disproportionate to the findings. The appeal must be made in
writing on or by 5pm on the third business day after the Notice of Outcome was delivered. The appeal shall
include the asserted grounds for appeal. Any appeal will be shared with the other party. Appeals for matters
involving employees shall be handled in accordance with DGBA (LOCAL) EXHIBIT 3, after which the results are
deemed final. Appeals for matters involving students, and no employees, shall be handled in accordance with
FLD (LOCAL) EXHIBIT 4, after which the results are deemed final.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING
If a reporting party or victim does not wish to pursue complaint resolution and/or requests that his or her
identity remain confidential, the Coordinator will evaluate whether the College District can honor the request.
The College District will inform the reporting party or victim that honoring the request for confidentiality may
limit its ability to respond fully to the complaint, including pursuing disciplinary action against the Respondent
and that, though the College District will try to honor the confidentiality request, it cannot guarantee
confidentiality, as the College District has a duty to both the victim and the campus community to provide a safe
and non-discriminatory environment, which may require a formal investigation. The Coordinator will evaluate
the request for confidentiality in light of the institution’s obligation to take reasonable action in response to the
reported information.
When a reporting party or victim declines to pursue a complaint, the Coordinator may determine that the
College District must still investigate to adequately address the allegation(s); such a determination will be made
based on several factors including, but not limited to, ongoing risk to the parties and the College District
community, types of allegations, and prior reports received. In the event, the Coordinator determines the
College District must investigate when an affected individual who has requested confidentiality or is otherwise
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unable or unwilling to participate in the process, s/he shall be considered a witness and will receive all
notifications due to a party under this procedure unless otherwise requested.
Support services and interim measures shall be available to parties involved in alleged Sexual Misconduct,
regardless of their reporting preferences.
TIMELINESS
Because it is often difficult to determine the facts of an incident and gather relevant evidence long after the
incident has occurred, prompt reporting of incidents is strongly encouraged. However, there is no time limit to
invoking this procedure.
RETALIATION
The College District takes reports of Retaliation very seriously. It is a violation of state and federal law and HCC
Policy to retaliate against any person making a complaint of Sexual Misconduct or against any person
cooperating in the investigation of (including testifying as a witness to) any allegation of Sexual Misconduct. As
such, criminal prosecution may take place independently of any disciplinary action instituted by the College
District. Retaliation should be reported promptly to the Coordinator and may result in disciplinary action
independent of any College District action taken in response to the underlying allegations of Sexual Misconduct.
THIRD PARTY RESPONDENTS
When the Respondent is a third party (non-employee; non-student), the College District’s ability to take direct
action against him/her may be limited. HCC will, however, conduct an inquiry into the allegations and take steps
to provide appropriate remedies for the individual(s) and, where appropriate, the broader school population
including, but not limited to, support services and increased police presence. The College District’s response
may vary depending on the level of control it has over the Respondent.
SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL/ADVISOR
Both parties may be accompanied by one support person/advisor of their choice at any meeting held in
connection with a matter addressed by this regulation. The support person/advisor shall not be permitted to
speak aloud during the meeting(s) or otherwise communicate with anyone present at the meeting(s). A support
person/advisor who is found by the Coordinator or his designee to be improperly interfering with a meeting will
be required to leave the meeting and may not be permitted to attend future meetings under this regulation. The
support individual/advisor may be an attorney if a party so chooses. Upon request of either party, a one-time
brief delay for a meeting or proceeding held under this regulation may be granted to obtain a support
person/advisor.
AMNESTY
Should an incident involve additional violations of College District policy that are not addressed by this
procedure, those allegations shall be addressed in accordance with the relevant HCC policy and procedure.
However, to encourage reporting of conduct addressed by this regulation, the College typically will offer
leniency for students with respect to alcohol, drug and/or other violations of policy, which may be revealed as a
result of such reports.
COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
The College District will comply with law enforcement requests for cooperation, and such cooperation may
require the College District to temporarily suspend the fact-finding aspect of an investigation while the law
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enforcement agency is in the process of gathering evidence. The College District will promptly resume its
investigation as soon as notified by the law enforcement agency that it has completed the evidence gathering
process. The College District will implement appropriate interim steps during the law enforcement agency’s
investigation period to provide for the safety of the parties and the campus community and to prevent
Retaliation.
RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEES
Individuals should be aware that College District employees who become aware of Sexual Misconduct or
allegations thereof are required to report relevant information to the Coordinator. Reports should include all
relevant information including, but not limited to the name of the accused (if known); the name of the alleged
victim; names of others who may be involved; date; time; and location of the incident(s). Failure to do so may
result in disciplinary action. Employees are regularly trained on this and other mandatory reporting obligations.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST/BIAS
Though the Coordinator’s designees are screened for conflicts of interest and bias prior to assignment of a case,
a party with a concern about a conflict of interest or bias on the part of an assigned investigator and/or other
College District personnel involved in the complaint resolution process should contact the Coordinator as soon
as possible. Individuals with concerns about a conflict of interest or bias on the part of the Coordinator should
contact the Chancellor. When a conflict of interest or bias is present, a matter will be reassigned to an alternate
trained school administrator/investigator or external third party.
MANDATORY REPORTING
Pursuant to Texas law, College District employees who have direct contact with minors in the normal course
their official duties must report suspected child abuse or neglect within forty-eight (48) hours either to local law
enforcement or to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (24-hour Family Violence Hotline: 1-
800-252-5400.) All other College District employees should report any suspected child (under the age of 18)
abuse/neglect immediately. The identity of the abuser does not need to be known in order to file a report, and
it is not the responsibility of the individual filing the report to investigate the suspected abuse.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The College District will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodations as needed to participate in the process set forth in this regulation. Requests for
accommodations, along with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Coordinator, who shall
consult with Ability Services and/or Human Resources to make a decision about the request and notify the
requesting individual about approved accommodations. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to,
providing interpreters for the deaf, providing recordings of materials for the blind, and assuring a barrier-free
location for meetings.
PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS
Pregnant individuals are offered services and accommodations similar to those offered to individuals who have
temporary medical conditions. Individuals who experience complications or other medical conditions related to
pregnancy can submit a request for accommodations, along with supporting documentation, to the Coordinator,
who shall consult with Ability Services and/or Human Resources to make a decision about the request and notify
the requesting individual about approved accommodations.
CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES
Although the College District encourages reporting of all incidents of Sexual Misconduct, an individual who is not
prepared to do so, or who may be unsure how to label an incident, may wish to contact a confidential resource
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for information and support and with whom conversations are generally confidential and privileged and will not
trigger College District action or investigation. Individuals may contact the:
United Way of Houston (Referral, counseling, legal assistance)
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007
713.685.2300 (Helpline)
Family Service Center of Greater Houston (13 locations)
(Victim services, individual and family counseling, emergency relief)
4625 Lillian Street
Houston, TX 77007
713.861.4849
Houston Area Women’s Center (Victim services, temporary housing, counseling, emergency relief)
1010 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77019
713.528.2121
The Houston Council for Alcohol and Drugs (Individual and family counseling, referral)
Center for Recovering Families
303 Jackson Hill Street
Houston, TX 77007
713.914.0556
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
An individual who experiences any form of sexual, domestic, or dating violence is encouraged to seek immediate
medical care. Also, preserving DNA and other physical evidence can be important in identifying the perpetrator
in a Sexual Violence incident. Victims can undergo a medical exam to preserve relevant physical evidence with or
without police involvement. When possible, this should be done immediately. If an immediate medical exam is
not possible, individuals who have experienced a sexual assault may have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)
performed by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) within 4 days of the incident. With the patient’s consent,
the physical evidence collected during this medical exam can be used in a criminal investigation; however, an
individual may undergo a SAFE without contacting the police. To undergo a SAFE, please go to the nearest
hospital or emergency department that provides SAFE services. Information is available at
https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/cvs/crime-victim-services-assisting-victims-of-violent-crime
The cost of the forensic portion of the exam is covered by the law enforcement agency that is investigating the
assault or, in cases where a report will not be made to the police, the hospital or emergency department that
provides SAFE services will be reimbursed by the Texas Office of the Attorney General for the costs of the exam
provided if:
1. The victim arrives at the facility within 96 hours after the assault occurred;
2. The victim consents to the examination; and
3. At the time of the examination, the victim has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency.
FEDERAL STATISTICS REPORTING AND TIMELY WARNING OBLIGATIONS
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Victims of sexual or gender-based misconduct should be aware that the College District must issue timely
warnings for certain types of reported incidents that pose a substantial threat of bodily harm or danger to
members of the campus community under the Clery Act (as amended), a federal law that requires higher
education institutions to report crime statistics and disclose security-related information. The College District
will make every effort to ensure that a victim’s name and other identifying information is not disclosed, while
still providing enough information for community members to make safety decisions in light of the danger. In
addition, campus security officials/HCCPD have a duty to report violations of this policy for the same federal
statistical reporting purposes. All personally identifiable information is kept private, but statistical information
must be passed along to campus law enforcement regarding the type of incident and its general location (on or
off‐campus, in the surrounding area, but no addresses are given), for publication in the annual Campus Security
Report. This report helps to provide the community with a clear picture of the extent and nature of campus
crime, to ensure greater community safety. For more information on HCC’s Annual Security Report, please visit
http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/crime-statistics--information/clery-report/
PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
The College District reserves the right to notify parents/guardians of dependent students regarding any health or
safety emergency, change in student status or conduct situation, particularly alcohol and other drug violations.
The College District may also notify parents/guardians of non‐dependent students who are under age 21 of
alcohol and/or drug policy violations. Where a student is non‐dependent, the College District will contact
parents/guardians to inform them of situations in which there is a health and/or safety risk. The College District
also reserves the right to designate which College District personnel have a need to know about individual
conduct complaints pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”).
DISCLOSURE/RECORD OF OUTCOMES
The outcome of a Sexual Misconduct investigation involving students is part of the education record of the
student parties involved and is protected from release under FERPA. However, the College District observes the
legal exceptions that allow for notification of the parties involved and others whom the College District
determines to inform based on the law and HCC policy.
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS
Chapter 62 of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program.
Some sex offenders may attend HCC classes after they register with the HCC Police Department and are
approved by the HCC Registered Sex Offender Screening Committee. The web address for the Public Texas Sex
Offender Registry is: https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffender/
STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES
The HCC Police Department will use Blackboard Connect to immediately notify the campus community upon the
confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or
safety of students or employees occurring on the campus;
The HCC Police Department will confirm that there is a significant emergency or dangerous situation.
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The HCC Police Department will determine the appropriate segment or segments of the campus community to
receive a notification; determine the content of the notification; and initiate the notification system.
The HCC Police Department will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine
the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless issuing a notification will, in the
professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to,
or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
The HCC Police Chief or their designee may initiate the emergency notification system and disseminate
emergency information to the larger community.
The HCC Police Department will test the emergency response and evacuation procedures on at least an annual
basis, including—
(i) Tests that may be announced or unannounced;
(ii) Publicizing its emergency response and evacuation procedures in conjunction with at least one test per
calendar year; and
(iii) Documenting, for each test, a description of the exercise, the date, time, and whether it was announced or
unannounced.
The HCC All Hazards Plan is posted on the HCC website at www.hccs.edu/departments/police/crime-prevention-
-safety/hcc-public-emergency-plan/HCC-Public-Emergency-Plan-3-7-11.pdf
HCC Emergency Guides are available at http://www.hccs.edu/emergency/emergency-guide/
Campus fire drills and fire warden training courses are routinely offered by the HCC Safety Office in conjunction
with local fire inspection programs.
National Incident Management System protocols are taught and reinforced by tabletop exercises and after-
action assessments. Key HCC and police department personnel are required to successfully complete NIMS
courses which are relevant to their job function.