The victim will be informed of possible on campus and off campus reporting options. Please understand that reporting an incident and pursuing on campus disciplinary action or off campus criminal action are separate, distinct steps. Campus Security staff will keep the victim's identity confidential other than notifying supervisors over them who will maintain confidentiality. The incident will be reported anonymously in their crime statistics. Seek counseling and emotional support.
Counseling is an important part of the healing process for the victim.
Having a safe, confidential setting in which to openly discuss feelings and experiences and to develop coping skills with an objective professional will generally speed up the recovery process. Dr. Don Fortenberry, the College Chaplain is also available to provide emotional support to victims . They are not obligated to report your experience to any other person or agency unless you are in clear and imminent danger. The Rape Crisis Center of Jackson has volunteers available on their 24 hour hotline to provide information and confidential counseling regarding options and actions that need to be taken such as medical treatment. The Center also has a volunteer on call at each of the hospital emergency rooms to provide counseling through the medical treatment process.