The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) offers support to victims of sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking through administrative investigations and criminal investigations. MCCCD Public Safety will work with local law enforcement agencies to conduct a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking. MCCCD Title IX/504 Coordinators and investigators use district policy to resolve complaints. The two offices may work together to collect information and evidence to support the resolution of complaints.
For emergencies or to report a crime in progress at any Maricopa Community College, call the Maricopa Community Colleges Department of Public Safety at (480) 784-0911. For off campus emergencies call 9-1-1. Always make sure you are in a safe place before contacting Public Safety or the local police.
For non-emergency and general public safety related assistance call (480) 784-0900 or your local college Public Safety office.
For additional help, you can also contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673).
Otherwise, refer to the non-emergency contacts under the Maricopa Response and the Contacting Law Enforcement sections. Please note that a victim can decline any of the following: make a report, contact the Title IX/504 Coordinator or law enforcement, or seek assistance from both the Title IX/504 Coordinator and law enforcement at the same time. However, MCCCD encourages victim to work with the Title IX/504 Coordinator and MCCCD law enforcement to seek relief, remedies, and support.
Additional information on grievance procedures, elements of an investigation, and protection from retaliation can be found on the corresponding links in the menu to the left.
The Maricopa Response
Title IX/504 Coordinators
If you are a victim of sexual harassment or sexual violence, or if you know someone who is a victim of sexual harassment or sexual violence, you are encouraged to reach out to the Title IX/504 Coordinator on your college campus. Click here to see a list of the Maricopa County Community College's (MCCCD) Title IX/504 Coordinators and what they can do to assist victims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and violence.
Filing a Formal Complaint
If you have experienced, witnessed, or know of a case of sexual harassment or discrimination that violates MCCCD's policies, you can file a Formal Complaint by contacting your Title IX/504 Coordinator. Remember the following when filing a Formal Complaint:
- The complaint can be given verbally or in writing
- The complaint must be received within 300 calendar days of the most recent occurrence of the act of sexual harassment or discrimination
- The complaint must include documentation of the act or behavior which you have identified as an act of sexual harassment or discrimination
Once you have filed a Formal Complaint, it will be reviewed by the Title IX/504 Coordinator, College President, and the Office of General Counsel. The person accused of committing the act of sexual harassment or discrimination will be contacted within five days, and the has fifteen calendar days to respond to the Formal Complaint. The Title IX/504 coordinator will determine the credibility of the complaint and has the option to follow up with an investigation and hearing.
View more about grievance procedures on the grievance procedure page.
Confidential or Anonymous Reporting
Title IX/504 Coordinators and Public Safety officers are the only MCCCD employees who may consider requests for an investigation to not take place or for the victim's and accused individual's name to be kept confidential. If a victim discloses an incident to a responsible employee or directly to the Title IX/504 Coordinator, but wishes to maintain confidentiality or requests that no investigation into a particular incident be conducted or disciplinary action taken, the Title IX/504 Coordinator must weigh that request against MCCCD’s obligation to provide a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all students, including the victim.
- The increased risk that the accused individual will commit additional acts of sexual or other violence, such as:
- whether there have been other sexual violence complaints about the same accused individual; or whether the accused individual has a history of arrests or records from a prior school indicating a history of violence;
- whether the accused individual threatened further sexual violence or other violence against the victim or others;
- whether the sexual violence was committed by multiple individuals;
- whether the sexual violence was perpetrated with a weapon;
- whether the victim is a minor;
- whether MCCCD possesses other means to obtain relevant evidence of the sexual violence (e.g., security cameras or personnel, physical evidence);
- whether the victim’s report reveals a pattern of perpetration (e.g., via illicit use of drugs or alcohol) at a given location or by a particular group.
If it is determined that a victim’s confidentiality cannot be maintained, MCCCD will inform the victim prior to starting an investigation and will, to the extent possible, only share information with people responsible for handling the college’s response. MCCCD will remain mindful of the victim’s well-being, will take ongoing steps to protect the victim from retaliation or harm, and will work with the victim to create a safety plan.
If the request for confidentiality is honored, a victim must understand that MCCCD’s ability to meaningfully investigate the incident and pursue disciplinary action against the accused individual(s) may be limited.
View more about confidentiality and anonymous reporting policies on the confidentiality page.
Contacting Law Enforcement
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) encourages reports of criminal behavior be made with local law enforcement in addition to contacting the Title IX/504 Coordinator. Law enforcement agencies can provide you with a wide range of services.
Provide access to:
- Medical assistance
- Protective measures
- Victim advocate services
- Counseling
Additional services:
- Respond to concerns for personal safety
- Share personal safety strategies
- Initiate a criminal investigation
- Explain how to obtain an order of protection or injunction against harassment
- Answer questions about the criminal process
A criminal investigation also affords additional rights to victims. Working with local law enforcement complements an administrative investigation. MCCCD can only influence the employment and enrollment status of an individual. Local law enforcement can make sure that community members, vendors, students, or employees do not continue harmful behavior in the community setting. MCCCD will enforce any court orders and collaborate with local law enforcement during investigations. In most cases, an administrative investigation will be completed prior to a criminal investigation.
For emergencies or to report a crime in progress at any Maricopa Community College, call the Maricopa Community Colleges Department of Public Safety at (480) 784-0911.
For off campus emergencies call 9-1-1. Always make sure you are in a safe place before contacting Public Safety or the local police.
For non-emergency and general public safety related assistance call (480) 784-0900 or your local college Public Safety office.
Local Public Safety Offices
Chandler-Gilbert: (480) 732-7280Â Â Paradise Valley: (602) 787-7900
Estrella Mountain: (623) 935-8915Â Â Phoenix: (602) 285-7254
Gateway: (602) 286-8911Â Â Rio Salado: (480) 377-4555
Glendale: (623) 845-3535Â Â Scottsdale: (480) 423-6175
Mesa: (480) 461-7046Â Â South Mountain: (602) 243-8100
District Operations 24 Hour Communications Center:(480) 876-1011