Domestic & Relationship Violence
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to providing a learning environment free from all forms of abuse, assault , harassment, and coercive conduct. The college wants to send a clear message that sexual assault in any form will not be tolerated. If you are in an abusive relationship, or think you might be, there are people at the college and in the community that can help.
Sexual Assault
Definition of Sexual Assault: All forms of sexual harassment to include sexual assault are violations of the South Puget Sound Community College’s Code of Student Conduct and are violations of policy for employees of SPSCC. Under Washington State law, sexual assault is defined in many different ways. For more information concerning how sexual assault is defined, refer to Washington State Legislature RCW Title 9A.
SPSCC Contacts & College Campus Resources
Title IX, Policy, and Contacts:
- About Title IX
- SPSCC Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy
- Criminal Offenses Procedure
- Contact Title IX Officer
State & Local Resources
- Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence — WSCADV provides resources in Washington state for information and help related to domestic violence
- About Domestic Violence — Abusive behavior signs and what to do
- Get Help Now — WSCADV resources for victims of domestic violence
- Safeplace, Olympia — SafePlace is the only approved domestic violence service provider for Thurston County as designated by WA State DSHS, and the only 24-hour Community Sexual Assault Program for Thurston County
- Thurston County Victim Advocates
- City of Olympia Victim Assistance Program
- Monarch Children’s Justice & Advocacy Center — Serves children and families in Thurston County
Federal & National Resources
- Center for Changing Our Campus Culture — Resources for colleges and universities on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking
- U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women