Nothing in this act or any Campus Assault Victims' Bill of Rights developed in accordance with the provisions of this act shall be construed to preclude or in any way restrict any public or independent institution of higher education in the state from reporting any suspected crime or offense to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Victims of sex offenses are strongly urged to report the assault to the police and a trusted University official. CAs and RAs also can identify and facilitate contact with the appropriate resources. They offer confidential, ongoing support and help sex offense victims identify the resources needed. Students run this organization.
Volunteers are available to talk and assist the sex offense victim with contacting a professional.
A counselor will accompany the victim to the hospital. Students are urged to report sex offenses to the Department of Public Safety and Security. A representative of the department will come to students when called, and security personnel will summon the police to campus upon request. A call to the office of the dean of any school in the University will identify an advocate who will remain in contact with the victim throughout all judicial and administrative actions. The hospital is located in Livingston.