Rensselaer's Response The Public Safety Investigator and the Dean on Duty are the primary contacts for all incidents of sexual assault involving students. If immediate medical attention is required, Health Services is notified and the victim is referred to Samaritan Hospital if necessary. The Dean and Investigator discuss with the victim the possible directions of the investigation. They explain options including disciplinary procedures at Rensselaer, criminal and civil prosecution, mediation, alternative housing assignments, and academic assistance. They inform the victim of support services both on and off campus and help the victim contact these services.
Confidentiality is maintained throughout the process.
Information is shared at the discretion of the Dean and Investigator and only in concurrence with the victim. The victim is kept informed of the status of the case and is provided with any necessary assistance throughout the process. The Institute honors a victim's request to change an academic or living situation. Though it is much less frequent, men can also be sexually assaulted. Actions taken by a victim are an important part of sexual assault prevention because an assailant rarely stops with one victim.