Health Services

IS A UNIVERSITY FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER OBLIGATED TO REPORT A SEXUAL ASSAULT ?

The Clery Act and the Higher Education Act mandate that all students, at institutions of higher education receiving federal funds, reporting a sexual assault to a responsible staff member, must be informed about their rights as stated in the Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights. Failure to provide support and accurate information may put the University and  the staff member at risk.

FACULTY, STAFF PROTOCOL FOR ASSISTING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ON THE RUTGERS NEWARK CAMPUS

WHAT IS LIMITED CONFIDENTIALITY ?

In almost all instances, the appropriate action for faculty or staff that becomes aware of a victim of sexual assault is to refer by encouraging and assisting the victim to visit or contact  the staff at Sexual Assault Services Rutgers Newark (SAS/RUN) 973-353-HELP) Blumenthal Hall Suite 104. You may facilitate that contact by making the first phone call for the victim.

At minimum, you are urged, and you may be mandated by position title, to provide the student with a copy of the Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights and the SAS/RUN handout or copies of pertinent web pages.

What should I do if I am sexually assaulted ?
What will happen if I go to an emergency room ?
Where can I get help on campus ?
What resources are available at the Sexual Assault Services Rutgers Newark (SAS/RUN)?

Inform the student that only they have the right to decide to report the incident to police, to seek medical evaluation and treatment, or to pursue criminal or academic sanctions against their assailant.  No one may file a report identifying the victim or involving them in an investigation or prosecution without their consent. SAS/RUN provides a confidential victim centered service to ensure they are informed of all their rights and options.

You are strongly encouraged, and may be mandated by position title, to submit a Sexual Assault Incident Report Form to SAS/RUN by fax or interoffice mail.  You should not name the victim without their consent. No one will ask you to identify the victim.