Safety: Prevention & Response

FLCC has a variety of resources available to support you if you or someone you know has been the victim of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment or stalking.

The College is open to the public and not every person you will encounter will always be trustworthy. Situations such as sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, and failure to consent to sexual activity, are taken seriously. If you witness someone being victimized, call 911 immediately.

What is Affirmative Consent?

Affirmative Consent is a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants to engage in sexual activity. Consent can be given by words or actions, as long as those words or actions create clear permission regarding willingness to engage in the sexual activity. Learn more

Take Action

If you are made aware of someone who has been previously victimized, document the details and take action! If you are uncertain of your options or simply need help, report the incident to Campus Police or local law enforcement by calling (585)785-1900 or 911. A range of services, resources, and mechanisms for victims are available. Finger Lakes Community College can take a number of measures against a complainant (either a current student or community member) even during the investigation period. For a complete listing of possible courses of action, please refer to the Student Code of Conduct.

Resources Available for Students

To provide a quick guide on agencies both on and off campus that can assist victims, please use the chart below as a reference.

Resource Name	Seeking Info & Support	Counseling	Seeking Informal Remedies*	Bringing a Formal Complaint**	Confidentiality Level***
Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes Hot lines: Seneca & Ontario: 800-247-7273 Yates: 315-536-2897 Web: https://shflny.org/	•	•	• (provides advice & assistance)	• (provides advice & assistance)	Confidential
Victim Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, Inc. Hot line: 800-456-1172 Web: www.vrcfl.org	•	•	• (provides advice & assistance)	• (provides advice & assistance)	Confidential
FLCC Student Services Counselors Educational and Career Planning Phone: 585-785-1270 Room 1115 Web: flcc.edu/eduplanning	•	•	•	•	Semi-Confidential
FLCC Student Health Services Phone: 585-785-1297 Room 3815 Web: flcc.edu/studenthealth	•		•	•	Confidential
FLCC Community Standards and Counseling Phone: 585-785-1211 Room 1155 Web: flcc.edu/offices/judicial	•		•	•	Private
Campus Police Phone: 585-785-1900 Room 2202 EMERGENCY: 911 Web: flcc.edu/offices/safety	•			•	Private
FLCC Deputy Title IX Coordinator Sarah Whiffen Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Phone: 585-785-1284 Room 2153 Sarah.Whiffen@flcc.edu	•		•	•	Private

Seeking Informal Remedies*

These services may assist with providing general information.

Bringing a Formal Complaint**

These Services will assist with providing guidance and direction on filing formal complaints both on and off campus.

Confidentiality Level***

Confidential - Except for extreme circumstances, such as health or safety emergencies, cannot re-disclose any information provided by a reporting individual.

Semi-Confidential - Not obligated to disclose personally identifiable information to police or campus officials but required by law to provide aggregate data (time, location, and general incident information) to the Title IX Coordinator.

Private - Will limit disclosure as much as possible while complying with law and policy requiring notification of Title IX Co-Coordinators or designee of all known details.