The survivor can have a support person during this process but the statement must be in the survivor s own words. If sufficient evidence is found, a College Judiciary Counsel hearing will be held. Judicial procedures can be found in the Earlham College Student Handbook. Regardless of the verdict of the sexual assault hearing, both the accuser and the accused have the right to request a change of housing or that different academic arrangements be made for them at any time before, during, or after the process. The College will reasonably accommodate these needs as much as possible.
All new students receive brochures on personal safety, rape prevention and crime prevention.
Special New Student Week programs encourage first-year students to recognize date rape and overcome their fears of reporting such crimes. Working with Residential Life, Campus Safety and Security sponsors annual educational sessions on topics including personal safety awareness and security and rape prevention. Aside from this case, your communication with Counseling Services and Campus Ministries will remain strictly confidential.