Sexual Assault Mandated Reporter Training UNCW RV-SART

Clery Act 1990 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act Campuses must disclose: Annual Crime Statistics Sexual Assault Policy victims rights victims 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 Life Office of the Dean of Students Athletics Student Activities Campus 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 Center Strict 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 Hotline o Individual crisis counseling services for sexual assault survivors and their friends, family, loved ones o Court advocacy and accompaniment o Survivor support group o 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 Intervention Trained 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 Shelter The 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 Referral DVSS is able to provide referral and assistance for victims with legal, medical, vocational, housing, financial and educational concerns. Court accompaniment is also available. Individual Support Staff and trained volunteers are available for both confidential telephone and in-person support sessions. Support Group The 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 Resources University Police or 911 CARE Responder 962.CARE or Counseling Center Office of Dean of Students Student Health Center Housing & Residence Life CROSSROADS (Sub Abuse) Off-Campus Resources Wilmington City Police or 911 Rape Crisis Center or Domestic Violence Shelter/Services New Hanover Sheriff's Department New Hanover Regional Medical Center Cape Fear Hospital

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)Survivor Gender_____________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 Yourself Call CARE if you would like to discuss your experience, especially when the report or referral is difficult. Use 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 Police CARE Office of the Dean of Students Housing and Residence Life Student Health Center CROSSROADS Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Domestic Violence Shelter and Services