If they choose to change their clothes, the old clothes should be placed into a bag. The survivor should be transported to the hospital, which will administer a rape kit at no charge to the survivor. All of these options, including the option to have the police pursue a prosecution, will be left up to the survivor. Evidence must be collected quickly, however, in case the survivor later decides to pursue the case. College staff will assist the survivor in any way possible through this process.
All counseling is free of charge to students.
If the survivor would feel safer in a new living environment or academic schedule, the Housing Office or Dean of Student Affairs can make the necessary changes. The accuser and the accused will both be made aware of the outcome of the hearing. If the accused is found in violation of the assault policy, possible sanctions include warning, probation, loss of privileges, restitution, residence hall suspension, residence hall expulsion, college suspension, and college expulsion. The hearing officer or board will choose the most appropriate sanction. Missouri Western State College will not tolerate sexual assault and will apply severe sanctions to any student found to have committed such an offense.