Rights & Assurances for Sexual Assault Survivors

1. Your report will be taken seriously and you will be treated with dignity.
   
   

2. We will provide referrals to a sexual assault advocate who can assist you in understanding and evaluating options that are available to you.
   
   

3. We will help you notify the proper civil, criminal and administrative authorities, should you choose to do so.
   
   

4. We will not discourage you from reporting the incident.
   
   

5. You will not be blamed, subtly or overtly, for what happened.
   
   

6. You will be afforded the same rights as the accused in regards to campus disciplinary proceedings.
   
   

7. You will be notified promptly of the outcome of such proceedings.
   
   

8. You will have the full and prompt cooperation of Public Safety personnel in obtaining, securing and maintaining evidence that would assist in subsequent legal proceedings.
   
   

9. We will take reasonably feasible steps to prevent unnecessary or unwanted contact or proximity with your assailant, including no contact notices and no trespassing letters. At your request, we will also help you find alternate housing and/or change your class assignments.
   
   

10. You have the right to counseling. Campus personnel will help you locate these resources.
    
    

11. You have the right to be made aware of, and assisted in, exercising any options as provided by state and federal laws.