Inver Hills is committed to creating a campus environment that is free of sexual violence. Sexual violence is not tolerated at Inver Hills and it takes reports about sexual violence seriously.
Reporting an Incident
All reports will be held in strict confidence and are anonymous unless you share your identity in the report text box. As you submit your report, please know that our ability to most thoroughly investigate any complaint is dependent on the information you provide. Providing details about the location, whether you are a student/employee, and the nature of the incident will enable us to most effectively address the matter you are reporting. The review & investigation of your submission will begin within 24 hours.
What is Sexual Violence?
Sexual assault as “an actual, attempted or threatened sexual act with another person without that person’s consent. Sexual Assault includes but is not limited to:
Involvement without consent in any sexual act in which there is force, expressed or implied, or use of duress or deception upon the victim. Forced sexual intercourse is also included in this definition, as are the acts commonly referred to as “date rape” or “acquaintance rape.” This definition also includes the coercing, forcing, or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on another.
Involvement in any sexual act when the victim is unable to give consent.
Intentional and unwelcome touching, coercing, forcing or attempting to coerce or force another to touch a person’s intimate parts (defined as primary genital area, groin, inner thigh buttocks, or breast.)
Offensive sexual behavior that is directed at another such as indecent exposure or "voyeurism.”
Sexual assault is often a criminal act that can be prosecuted under Minnesota law, as well as form the basis for discipline under Minnesota State Colleges and Universities student conduct codes and employee disciplinary standards.
What are Non-Forcible Sex Acts?
Non-forcible acts include unlawful sexual acts where consent is not relevant, such as sexual contact with an individual under the statutory age of consent, as defined by Minnesota law, or between persons who are related to each other within degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
What if I Experience Sexual Assault?
Go to a safe place. Call 911 if you feel you are in immediate danger or wish to report the incident to law enforcement.
If you are on campus, contact the Inver Hills Public Safety Office at 651-450-3333 or any of the following employees:
Do not bathe, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing. Timely and prompt reporting of a sexual assault within 72 hours is critical in preserving evidence important in proving a criminal case against the assailant.
Seek medical attention immediately regardless of whether you report the matter to the police. Local hospitals include:
Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson St., St Paul, MN 55101; 651-254-3456
Sexual Offense Services, Ramsey County 24 hour crisis line, 651-643-3006.
You may request that the college make arrangements to reduce contact between you and the alleged assailant, such as attempt to provide a change in classes and/or academic schedules, working arrangements, or other appropriate remedial measures. These options are available regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to law enforcement or campus authorities.
You have the right to petition for an Order for Protection (OFP) or a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO). Inver Hills’ Safety and Security Department has information available on how to file for and request an OFP or HRO.
You may contact the Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board at 651-201-7300 which provides financial help to victims and their families for losses incurred as a result of a violent crime. You may also visit https://dps.mn.gov for additional information.
To Whom and When does Inver Hills' and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' Sexual Violence Policy Apply?
This policy applies to:
The conduct of all Inver Hills students and employees when they are on college property or participating in any Inver Hills course or sponsored activity.
The conduct of individuals who are not Inver Hills students or employees who come on college sites.
The off-campus conduct of students and employees if it results in a hostile educational or work environment for Inver Hills students or employees.
Per Title IX (34 CFR 106) Inver Hills Community College is required to publicly share all materials used to train Title IX personal at the institution: Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decisionmakers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process. The institution shall make these training materials publicly available on their website, continuing to post materials to the extent necessary to comply with the federal regulations. The Title IX regulations were effective on August 20, 2020. All trainings attended by the noted individuals above meeting the required training components (Title IX [34 CFR 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D)]) are included upon and following this date. All materials will be kept by the institution for seven years and can be reviewed below. The training slides were prepared for the identified training purposes, facilitated by the named presenters, and informed by discussion on the noted session dates.