如果你是第九条性骚扰投诉的被告, 你有权选择一名顾问和/或支持你的人, 可能是但不一定是律师. The Advisor may be a friend, mentor, family member, attorney, 或当事人选择向其提供建议的任何其他个人, support, 和/或在整个解决过程中与他们协商.
根据该程序，在听证会上进行交叉询问时需要顾问. 如果学生没有选择指导老师，学校将免费为学生指派一名指导老师. 双方有权出席的所有会议和面谈均可由其顾问陪同, including intake and interviews. 顾问可以帮助双方准备每次会议，并期望提供道德建议, with integrity, and in good faith. During the investigation, an Advisor may provide personal support to the party; they may help the party in preparing for meetings and interviews; they may be present with the party during the meetings and interviews; and they may assist the party in reviewing the evidence prior to the close of the investigation.
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