Physical evidence should be collected immediately, ideally within the first 24 hours. It may be collected later than this, but the quality and quantity of evidence may be diminished. Counselors will maintain confidentiality, help explain your options, give information, and provide emotional support. This office has staff specially trained in how to advise victims of sexual misconduct. The UH Counseling Center has counselors on call at all times during working hours.
Sexual assault can have a significant psychological and emotional impact on a victim.
Campus counselors can assist in a crisis. Such changes may require exceptions to university academic and financial policies. Staff and faculty who are victims may have the same need for a leave of absence or changes in their work environment. To enhance the feeling of safety for victims, the university will try to accommodate all reasonable requests. Accusations of sexual assault can invoke criminal and administrative processes which can lead to criminal confinement, fine and administrative sanctions including expulsion from college.