An Office of Residence Life staff member will answer questions and thoroughly review Administrative Hearing procedures with the student victim so that she or he can make her or his own decision about exercising this option. If a student chooses to proceed, the Office of Residence Life will request a report of the incident. A student victim may change academic and housing arrangements after an alleged sexual assault incident, if so requested by the victim and if reasonably available. University and Community Resources A. Personal Support Should someone who has been assaulted come to another student for help, that student should listen and support the victim. A sensitive, accepting and nonjudgmental response will influence a victim s recovery in a positive way.
Recovery takes time, and the timetable is different for each person.
Following a rape or sexual assault, the victim needs to regain control of her or his life. It is, therefore, important to let the victim make decisions for herself or himself. Support persons should be careful to allow the victim to choose whom she or he wants to tell about the incident. B. Pastoral Support Campus Ministry and residence hall staffs are available to provide pastoral support for the victim and for any friends who may need support in assisting a victim throughout the healing process. The University Counseling Center is staffed by trained professionals who can provide specialized support and help toward recovery.