Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Resources

Bay Path University: Sexual Misconduct & Civil Rights (Title IX) - also applies to Cambridge College students

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy (pre-August 1, 2024)

Reporting

The following individuals have the right to make a Complaint of Prohibited Conduct (other than sex-based harassment) under this Policy:

A Cambridge College student or employee, including those who have been subjected to conduct that could constitute Prohibited Conduct under this Policy.
Any third party who was participating or attempting to participate in Cambridge College’s education program or activity at the time of the alleged Prohibited Conduct, including those who have been subjected to conduct that could constitute Prohibited Conduct under this Policy.
A parent, guardian, or other authorized legal representative with the legal right to act on behalf of a Complainant.
Cambridge College/Bay Path University's Title IX Coordinator.

The College will provide resource options and respond promptly and equitably to all Formal Complaints of sexual harassment involving a CC community member. The College will engage in a Title IX investigation during which it is committed to maintaining fairness for all parties and balancing the needs and interests of individuals with the safety of the community.

Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Peter Testori
Associate VP, Student Engagement & Academic Resources
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
ptestori@baypath.edu
413-565-1058

Assistant Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Heather Gould
Dean of Advising & Student Support
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
hgould@baypath.edu
413-565-1298

Assistant Title IX Coordinator for Employee-related Incidents:
Lidon Weatherly, MA, SHRM-CP
Senior Human Resources Manager
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
lweaterhly@baypath.edu

Boston Contact:
Alex Morr
Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Campus Director
500 Rutherford Avenue
Boston, MA 02129
amorr@baypath.edu

Puerto Rico Contact:
Dr. Santiago Mendez-Hernandez
Dean of Puerto Rico Campus
Santiago.Mendez-Hernandez@cambridgecollege.edu

Anonymous Reporting Option

Individuals may choose to submit an anonymous report. They may do so by accessing the reporting form here: Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form.

Bay Path University: Sexual Misconduct & Civil Rights (Title IX) - also applies to Cambridge College students

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.)

In the event that an individual is the victim of sexual assault or sexual violence, the physical safety and emotional well-being of the person is of primary importance. A victim may have been physically injured in a number of ways, may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease, and/or may be at risk of impregnation. The College strongly encourages any person who has been the victim of sexual assault/violence to seek immediate medical attention from the nearest hospital emergency room.

Additionally, if an assault has occurred very recently, there may be physical evidence present that can be collected. Although the collection of physical evidence does not require a victim to pursue criminal or civil charges, preserving evidence allows a victim to make the decision to do so in the future. If a victim is assaulted, he/she/they should not shower, change clothing, or brush his/her/their teeth. The decision to seek medical attention and gather any evidence will remain confidential. Local medical resources include the following:

Request a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, (617) 667-4645
Brigham and Women’s Hospital 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, (617) 732-5636
Lawrence General Hospital 1 General Street, Lawrence, MA 01842, (978) 683-4000
Baystate Medical Center 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199, (413) 794-000
San Antonio Hospital 999 San Bernardino Road, Upland, CA 91786, (909) 985-2811
Puerto Rico Support Center for Rape Victims 24/7 hotline (787) 765-2285

Support Services

Cambridge College encourages victims of sexual misconduct to talk with a trained counselor about the incident. If a member of the College community wishes to obtain confidential assistance through on-campus or off-campus resources without making a Formal Complaint with the College, he/she/they may use the following Confidential Resources

On-Campus Resources

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
1-800-386-7055
http://www.ibhhrmatters.net/eap_worklife.html

Off-Campus Resources

National Sexual Assault Hotline
- 1-800-656-HOPE
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) provides counseling, legal advice, and advocacy to help victims consider their options; medical advocates to accompany them to the hospital; and legal advocacy. All services are free and available to victims of sexual misconduct and their friends/family.
- (800) 841-8371 (24 hour hotline)
- https://www.barcc.org/
The Network/La Red provides free advocacy, support, and safety planning for LGBTQ victims of domestic and dating violence.
- (617) 742-4911
- https://www.tnlr.org/en/
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence provides free safety planning, advocacy, 24-hour hotline staffed by domestic violence crisis counselors, and shelter and support services to victims of domestic and dating violence.
- (800) 899-4000 (free hotline)
- (781) 891-0724 (office)
- https://reachma.org/
Fenway Health Center provides comprehensive health services for the LGBTQ community and beyond. Also provides support via the above help line.
- (617) 267-9001 (help line)
- (617) 267-0900
- https://fenwayhealth.org/
Victim Rights Law Center provides free lawyers to represent victims on court-ordered no-contact orders, school-based complaints, immigration, and other legal matters related to sexual assault and violence. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish.
- (617) 399-6720
- https://victimrights.org/
YWCA Northeastern Women’s Health Advocacy Services is a comprehensive, grass-roots network of programs, resources, workshops, and support services designed specifically to help women in our community secure the information and help they need to transform their lives.
- (978) 687-0331
- https://ywcansrcc.org/
Puerto Rico's Rape Victims Assistance Center Office assists survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence by providing and coordinating immediate medical and psychosocial services
- (787)765-2285
- https://www.salud.pr.gov/CMS/104
Office for the Integral Development of Women, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 939-266-8446
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center offers a 24-hour hotline and advocacy counseling.
- (951) 686-7273
- https://rarcc.org/

The organizations identified above are available to offer support services and can, if requested, maintain the confidentiality of the victim’s identity. If confidentiality is a concern, the victim should clarify the extent to which information should be kept confidential before disclosing information about the incident.

Campus Safety

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Each year Cambridge College files a report with the United States Department of Education documenting the incidences of crime on campus. To review reporting, please our Public Safety website.