Sexual Assault Mandated Reporter TrainingUNCW RV-SART

Clery Act1990 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act

Campuses must disclose:Annual Crime Statistics

Sexual Assault Policyvictims rightsvictims options

Mandated Reporting of Sexual Assault by key personnel“with significant responsibility for student life”

Why Mandated Reporting?

In addition to complying with the law, there are other significant benefits of the anonymous notification system.

When an assault occurs, we want survivors and those they tell about their assault to know that there are 24-hr services available to them.

UNCW wants to insure that students receive accurate and timely information about the resources on-and off-campus for assault survivors.

UNCW needs a clearer picture of sexual assault occurrences, both on-campus and in our wider community.

Who Are Mandated Reporters?Housing & Residence LifeOffice of the Dean of StudentsAthleticsStudent ActivitiesCampus Recreation*Advisors to student organizations*Anyone with significant responsibility for

student life*These are included as a result of recent interpretations

of the Clery Act intent.

What Are Mandated Reporter Duties?

Advise student of campus/community resources.

Complete required section of Anonymous Notification form.

Complete optional sections of Anonymous Notification form only with student’s consent.

Submit form to Chief Donaldson/University Police.

Overview of Resources

Who do you call with questions or concerns?

University Police Immediate Crisis Response

Investigations

Threat Assessment

Assistance with Protective Orders

Consultations

CARE UNCW’s Assault Response & Education Program

Sexual assault, relationship abuse or violence, harassment, stalking, and related issues

24-hour availability for confidential or anonymous consultation

Support, information, and advocacy for victims and concerned others

Office of the Dean of Students

Advocacy, personal advising and support for UNCW students and faculty

Coordination of UNCW conduct system, Seahawk Perch (off-campus, non-traditional, military affiliated students and graduate student life) and Fraternity and Sorority Life

Crisis response and consultation provided through on-call duty dean system

Student Health CenterStrict confidentiality

Private environment for student to disclose concerns about sexual assault

Assessment for physical & emotional injury requiring immediate attention

Informs student about treatment options & provides treatment as the student chooses

Urgent contraception to reduce risk of pregnancy Prophylaxis to reduce risk of infection Screening and treatment of infection Recommendations for subsequent screening for infection

Information & referrals to UNCW and community resources for ongoing physical, emotional, and legal care

Counseling Center

Strict confidentiality

Individual counseling

Group treatment

Consultation or referrals as appropriate

Housing & Residence Life

Advising, support, and resources for residential students

Crisis response and consultation provided through on-call campus coverage system

Partnering with other offices to provide educational programs in the residential areas

Safe spaces on campus for residential students when needed

Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons

o 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Response and Crisis Hotlineo Individual crisis counseling services for sexual assault

survivors and their friends, family, loved oneso Court advocacy and accompanimento Survivor support groupo Teen, Non-Offending Parent, and Children support

groups o Education programs o Volunteer Training and opportunities o ALL services are free and confidential

Domestic Violence Shelter & Services

24 Hour Crisis InterventionTrained staff and volunteers are available in urgent and emergency situations to assist with victims' immediate safety, shelter and supportive needs. This service is available 24/7.

Emergency ShelterThe shelter offers a caring and non-threatening refuge where residents can be safe, find support, and use goal-setting techniques to plan for the future. Basic assistance for food, clothing, supplies and emergency transportation are all provided.

Information, Advocacy and ReferralDVSS is able to provide referral and assistance for victims with legal, medical, vocational, housing, financial and educational concerns. Court accompaniment is also available.

Individual SupportStaff and trained volunteers are available for both confidential telephone and in-person support sessions.

Support GroupThe support group is a series of workshops designed to help women empower themselves. Night groups meet weekly with an accompanying children’s program.

Emergency Resources University ResourcesUniversity Police 962-2222 or 911CARE Responder 962.CARE or 512-4821Counseling Center 962-3746Office of Dean of Students 962-3119Student Health Center 962-3280Housing & Residence Life 962-3241 CROSSROADS (Sub Abuse) 962-4136

Off-Campus ResourcesWilmington City Police 343-3600 or 911 Rape Crisis Center 392-7460 or 392-7408Domestic Violence Shelter/Services 343-0703 New Hanover Sheriff's Department 341-4200 New Hanover Regional Medical Center 343-7000 Cape Fear Hospital 452-8100

Anonymous Notification (Required)

Person Notified____________________________ Phone_______________________________ Office/Dept._______________________________ Date of Notification ___________________

Please circle the following to indicate that you have shared these resources with the student: CARE University Police Office of the Dean of Students Student Health Center Counseling Center Rape Crisis Center Domestic Violence Services

This Notification contains minimal information as required by state and federal law, and is in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This form is forwarded to University Police where it is placed on file; this is not a formal reporting procedure. Please provide only the information you feel comfortable sharing.

Date of Incident____________________ Time of Incident ________________________On Campus ___Off Campus___

Assailant(s) SurvivorGender_____________ Gender______________Age _______________ Age ________________Assailant known? Yes____ No____

If “yes,” relationship to you _________________

Anonymous Notification(Optional Only)

“Not required for Anonymous Notification” All information below that line is optional only Only include if student is open to providing Do not press for “not required” information Stress that this is not an official report Help student contact University Police if they want more

information about reporting Help student contact CARE if they want to talk

confidentially about resources, decision-making or simply want support

Help student contact other resources if they wish to do so

Do’s and Don’ts Do let the student know that you are sorry

this happened to them and that the assault was not their fault.

Do avoid questions that may imply blame. Don’t get into a discussion about how the

student could have avoided being assaulted.

Don’t ask for details not provided. Do remember that good intentions may be

experienced as intrusion.

Do’s and Don’ts (cont.)

Don’t tell the student what they “should” or “must’ do.

Do allow the student to make their own decisions about how to proceed.

Do get information and support for yourself as a concerned person. Call 962-CARE, especially if student does not want to talk to anyone but you.

Do remember that it is normal for people to respond to trauma in a wide variety of ways.

Taking Care of YourselfCall CARE if you would like to discuss your experience,

especially when the report or referral is difficult. Use 512-4821 as needed–24/7. We will help with strategies that can motivate students to

contact CARE or other appropriate resources. The CARE responder is able to:

Talk to a student by phone with anonymity protected, Consult by phone with a student unwilling to come in, Meet with students once—as well as for ongoing

support, and Assure students that CARE consultations are

confidential.

UNCW RV-SART

Relationship Violence-Sexual Assault Response Team

University PoliceCAREOffice of the Dean of StudentsHousing and Residence LifeStudent Health CenterCROSSROADS

Rape Crisis Center of Coastal HorizonsDomestic Violence Shelter and Services