Resources
There are numerous resources available to you at NJIT and beyond to help support you.
NJIT offers a number of resources to support you through concerns related to sexual misconduct and Title IX. Speaking with one of the departments or staff members below does not obligate you to take an action such as a formal investigation. The choice is yours how you wish to proceed.
Title IX Coordinator
Kristie Damell
Central King Building, L71
973-596-3445
*Prevention Specialist and Confidential Advocate
Brittany Gaviria
Campus Center, Room 205
973-596-2664
NJIT Campus Health and Wellness Services
111 Central Avenue
Newark NJ 07102
973-596-3621
*NJIT Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Campbell Hall, Room 205
973-596-3414
*confidential resource
We encourage you to speak to your local police department, or speak with NJIT Public Safety.
NJIT Public Safety
Parking Deck, Street Level
973-596-3111
Essex County Prosecutor's Office - Restraining Order Process
Family Court Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court
Robert N. Wilentz Court Complex
212 Washington Street
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-621-4700
Between the hours of 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday-Friday, an individual can apply for a Temporary Restraining Order in the Family Court Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court at the Robert N. Wilentz Court Complex. After 3:00 pm, contact NJIT Public Safety department.
Additional Legal Resources
- Rutgers Law Domestic Violence Clinic
- Essex County Legal Services
- Legal Services of New Jersey (non-essex County Residents)
Complainants and respondents involved in any Title IX-related proceedings are entitled to have an advisor or support person present for all meetings and hearings. Advisors can be anyone of your choosing and do not need to be a member of the NJIT community. However, NJIT has a number of advisors who have received specific training on Title IX.
- Ryan Baldwin, NCE Assistant Director of First Year Programs
- Brittany Costantino, Coordinator, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Michael Davis, Director, Student Life
- Dr. Kristen DeGraff, Director, New Student Orientation
- Dr. Grace Gangitano, Executive Director, Office of Student Transition
- Karen Quackenbush, Director, Office of Residence Life
- Dr. Crystal Smith, Director, Educational Opportunity Program
Local and State Resources
Essex County Rape Care Center
60 South Fullerton Ave, Suite 109
Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: 973-746-0800 x310/307
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A 24-hour, free and confidential Hotline
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Crisis services for survivors and their families
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Educational programs and training for youth and professionals
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Free, unlimited counseling at Family Service League.
Access Family Services
24 Hr. Hotline: 862-444-3126
Essex County Family Justice Center
Phone: 973-230-7229
Manavi
An organization for South Asian Survivors
24 Hr. Hotline (multilingual): 732-435-1414
The Safe House
Emergency Shelter 24 Hr. Hotline: (973) 759-2154
The Rachel Coalition of Jewish Family Service
Division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey
24 Hr. Hotline: 973-740-1233
Additional Resources:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 hour live response)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (24 hour live response)
- One Love Foundation (24 hour live response)
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Stalking Resource Center
- The Anti-Violence Project
- Know Your Nine
- Office of Civil Rights
- The Department of Education, Title IX
Title IX Training Materials
In accordance with the Title IX regulations, NJIT is required to publish all training materials utilized for trainings administered to NJIT employees with Title IX responsibilities. Please find information below on the content provided to the Title IX team.
- NJIT Title IX Investigator Training 1.0
- NJIT Title IX Investigator Training 2.0
- NJIT Hearing Administrator Training
- ATIXA Hearing Administrator Training
- Advisor Training
- NASPA Informal Resolution Certificate Training
- ATIXA Reporting Writing
- ATIXA Rationale Writing
- ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator Level Two