Title IX and Sexual Harassment/Misconduct

A report of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment may also be made to Campus Safety or local or state police. For more information please refer to the CCSNH TIX Policies above.

Confidential Resources and Confidentiality:

If an individual would like to confidentially report an alleged violation of this policy, they should contact a confidential resource. A confidential resource is an individual who is legally and ethically bound to keep confidential all information shared with them on the course of providing counsel and support, except under the circumstances noted below.

In general, the law recognizes and protects the confidentiality of communications between a person seeking care and a medical or mental health professional, religious advisor, or trained sexual assault advocate. The medical, mental health, and religious professionals (individuals acting in their religious professional capacity through a College office) at the College respect and protect confidential communications from students faculty, and staff to the extent they are legally able to do so. These professionals may have to breach confidence when they perceive a serious risk of danger or threat to any person or property. In addition, medical and mental health professionals may be required by law to report certain crimes (such as allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse of any person under 18).

An individual who speaks to a confidential resource must understand that if they want to maintain complete confidentiality, the College will be unable to investigate the particular incident or pursue disciplinary action against the alleged perpetrator. However, confidential resources may assist the individual in receiving supportive measures or other forms of protection and support such as victim advocacy, academic accommodations, disability, health, or mental health services, and changes to living, working, or transportation arrangements.

Campus Safety Office:

Reports may also be made with WMCC Campus Safety. These reports will be forwarded to the Title IX Coordinator, but are not reported to local law enforcement without consent of the complainant. 

Campus Safety
2020 Riverside Drive 
Berlin, NH 03570 
603 -342-3022 
[email protected]  

Reporting to a Mandatory Reporter

All CCSNH employees are deemed mandatory reporters for purposes of this policy. Mandatory reporters include any administrator, supervisor, and faculty member who does not have a statutory privilege of confidentiality by law or who has not otherwise been designated as a confidential resource advisor. Mandatory reporters who learn of an incident of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. involving a student or employee are required to report that information to the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible. Information reported to a mandatory reporter will be shared with others only to the extent necessary to respond to the situation and support the parties and in accordance with state/federal law. Mandatory reporters who themselves are a target misconduct under this policy are not required to report their own experience, though encouraged to do so. If a mandatory reporter fails to comply/report an incident or interferes with an investigation, that employee may be subject to disciplinary action. General inquires to mandatory reporters about policies and procedures and conversations where the alleged perpetrator is not named or implied from the circumstances would not constitute reports for the purpose of this policy. These types of inquiries should nonetheless be referred to the Title IX Coordinator.

Anonymous Reports 

Anonymous/online reporting is also available at WMCC; however, this may limit the college’s ability to investigate and address the report. Online reporting is available through the Non-Discrimination Form. 

Criminal Complaint 

Sexual misconduct that may be criminal in nature can be reported to local law enforcement. If an individual reports sexual misconduct at their college, the college will inform the individual about the option to pursue criminal action for incidents of sexual misconduct that may also be crimes under New Hampshire law. If requested WMCC can assist the individual in making a criminal report and cooperate with law enforcement agencies to the extent permitted by law. 

Reports to police that occur on or near the college campus may be made to:

Berlin Police Department
135 Green Street
Berlin, NH 03570
603-752-3131

Littleton Police Department: 
2 Kittridge Lane
Littleton, NH 03561
603-444-7711 

State of New Hampshire Police Headquarters
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
603-271-3636 or 603-273-4381 

Time Limits on Reporting

There is no time limitation on reporting or providing notice/complaints to the College. However, if the respondent is no longer subject to the College’s jurisdiction or if significant time has passed, the ability to investigate, respond, and/or provide remedies may be limited. The Title IX Coordinator may act at their discretion, documenting allegations for future reference, offering supportive measures, or engaging in informal/formal action as appropriate.

Inquiries Regarding Title IX May Also Be Directed To:

Inquiries may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights
US Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington DC 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline #: 800-421-3481
Fax: 202-453-6012
TDD #: 877-521-2172
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ed.gov/ocr