2023 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 37 (an individual under the age of 18 at the time of the incident(s) as reported), all the University Employees, Officials and Volunteers are required to notify the University police and the ChildLine run by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (1-800-932-0313). All other members of the University community are strongly encouraged to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement or the ChildLine. University Employees designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Clery Act are required to report certain crimes for federal statistical reporting purposes. FALSE REPORTS Individuals are prohibited from knowingly making a false report, filing a false Formal Complaint or making misrepresentations. If an investigation results in a finding that a person has willfully filed a bad faith report, filed a false Formal Complaint or made misrepresentations as part of the reporting or resolution process, the person may be subject to appropriate Disciplinary Sanctions under the Code of Conduct in the case of Students or other relevant University policy and collective bargaining agreements in the case of Officials, Employees or Volunteers. Sexual Misconduct Protections CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY When consulting campus resources, all Parties should be aware of confidentiality, privacy, and mandatory reporting in order to make informed choices about reporting incidents of sexual misconduct. Every effort will be made to protect the privacy interests of all individuals involved. Privacy generally means that information related to a report of sexual misconduct will only be shared with a limited circle of individuals, including individuals who “need to know” in order to assist in the review, investigation, or resolution of the report or to deliver resources or support services. While not bound by confidentiality or privilege, these individuals will be discreet and respect the privacy of all individuals involved in the process. Certain individuals are designated as having confidentiality. For reports made to employees designated with having confidentiality, the University will respect the reporting party’s expectations of privacy to the extent permissible by law while still ensuring compliance with other reporting obligations, such as mandatory reporting obligations concerning abuse, including sexual misconduct, involving minors. Some individuals can offer a victim confidentiality, sharing options and advice without any obligation to tell anyone unless the victim wants them to, while other individuals are required to report allegations to the Title IX Coordinator and KUPD. Title IX Coordinators are not a confidential source of support. While they address matters reported with sensitivity and keep personal information as private as possible, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. Students and employees who are not ready to have the University conduct a full investigation but want medical assistance, other resources and information about their options are encouraged to contact the offices on or off campus that can promise confidentiality. In cases where a student wants details of an incident to be kept confidential, the student may speak with on-campus mental health counselors available through Counseling and Psychological Services (https://www.kutztown.edu/ aboutku/ administrative-offices/counselingand-psychological-services.html). Campus pastoral counselors and licensed professional counselors, acting in their capacity as such, or off-campus rape crisis resources can maintain confidentiality. Counselors are available to help a student and can be seen on an emergency basis (during a crisis). Confidentiality only applies when the counselor is licensed and acting in his or her professional capacity when speaking with the Complainant.
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