The university is committed to providing full and prompt cooperation and assistance in notifying the proper law enforcement personnel if the survivor so chooses. The survivor has the right to pursue all legal and disciplinary remedies and counseling services without academic penalty. The Department of Public Safety can provide information on the rights and remedies accorded to victims generally, including information about state and federal laws regarding mandatory testing of sexual assault suspects for communicable diseases, assistance in pursuing action under these laws, and notification of results of any such tests. Medical Services A survivor who seeks medical assistance from the University of Michigan Hospital has the right to have the hospital use equipment and methods commonly used to preserve and maintain the integrity of evidence of sexual assault. All personally identifying information will be removed from the statistical reports.
All services are strictly confidential.
Conclusion All members of the University of Michigan community share a responsibility for upholding this policy as we strive to attain our goal of creating a violence-free community.