Victims will not be billed for services. Survivors of sexual assault at Miami also are strongly encouraged to report it to police. But even if you don't know whether you want to prosecute, reporting will ensure the collection of evidence and the documentation of facts while they are still fresh in your mind. The video is available from any of the offices listed at the end of this publication. Miami and Oxford police have adopted and publish a list of promises to survivors of sexual assault, including a pledge to treat every victim with respect and sensitivity and a pledge to take every case seriously and to investigate it thoroughly.
Police also pledge to assist victims as they navigate the legal system.
Counseling is available 24 hours a day by calling the independent Butler County Rape Crisis Program at 523-4146. Students may also seek assistance from Miami's Student Counseling Service by calling 529-4634. On-call counselors can be reached at any time through the university police dispatcher. In either case, the reports are included in the university's crime statistics. Cases may be pursued simultaneously in criminal court and by the Office of Judicial Affairs.