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ii.  Understanding institutional structures and cultural conditions that facilitate
                                      violence, overcoming barriers to intervening, identifying safe and
                                      effective intervention option, and taking actions to intervene.  For
                                      example, confront the person if you feel comfortable. If you are not
                                      comfortable with the outcome of the communication, report the incident
                                      immediately to the chain of command.

                          j.  Ongoing Prevention and Awareness Campaigns
                              Programming, initiatives, and strategies that are sustained over time and focus on
                              increasing understanding of topics relevant to and skills for addressing dating
                              violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking, using
                              a range of strategies with audiences throughout the institution.

                          k.  Proceeding
                              All activities related to an institutional disciplinary complaint, including, but not
                              limited to, fact finding investigations, formal or informal meetings, and hearings.
                              Proceeding does not include communications and meetings between officials and
                              victims concerning accommodations or protective measures to be provided to a
                              victim.

                          l.  Result
                              Any initial, interim, and final decision by  any official or entity  authorized to
                              resolve disciplinary matters within the institution.  The result must include any
                              sanctions imposed by the institution.


               9.3 Reporting

               Reporting Process
               MMI strongly encourages individuals to report sexual assaults  as soon as possible  to the
               appropriate authorities and officials.  Reporting an assault is the only way action can be taken
               against the alleged attacker.  Students may report their concerns to the following during normal
               work hours:
                              a.  Commandant of Cadets (334-683-2322);
                              b.  Title IX Coordinator (334-683-2368);

               To report an incident at any time, call the following:

                              c.  Title IX Coordinator (334-683-2368);
                              d.  OC, Commandant of Cadets,  Deputy Commandant of Cadets  or Assistant
                                 Commandant of Cadets after normal working hours including weekends (334-
                                 292-9690; or
                              e.  Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) anytime, if such emergency assistance is
                                 needed (911 or 334-683-9071).

               Upon the victim’s request, these officials or their designees will assist in notifying proper law
               enforcement officers.  Additionally, the  Institute will take protective measures  at the victim’s
               request including changes to academic schedules and living arrangements.  Cadets may report to

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