1. Is there counseling and health care support available and will I have to pay for services?<\/p>\n
On campus, confidential and free counseling support is available through the EmPOWER Center,\u00a0Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS), and the Chaplains.\u00a0Basic medical follow-up care is available through Student Health Services\u00a0where most services are free of charge. If you are accessing community or non\u2010institutional services, payment for these will be subject to state\/local laws, insurance requirements, etc.<\/p>\n
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2. What about legal advice?<\/p>\n
Complainants do not need private legal counsel to pursue criminal prosecution because representation will be handled by the District Attorney\u2019s office.\u00a0However, a complainant may want to retain an attorney if considering filing a civil action. All parties going through a college process are entitled to one support person\/advisor of their choosing, including an attorney. However, the attorney may not advocate in the process. For more information, check your institution’s policies and procedures.\u00a0Project Sister Family Services is a community organization that can provide support and advocacy to\u00a0students impacted by sexual violence. They can be reached 24\/7 through their hotline at 909-626-4357.<\/p>\n
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3. What should I do if the respondent is in my class, knows where I live, or lives in my residence hall?\u00a0If I am having difficulty in class and concentrating, how can I get help?<\/p>\n
Talk with your Title IX Coordinator about available interim measures.\u00a0Interim measures might include:<\/p>\n
A room change for you or the respondent (if formal grievance proceedings are being pursued);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Assistance with or rescheduling an academic assignment (paper, exams, etc.);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Assistance in requesting an incomplete in a class;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Assistance with transferring class sections, if available;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Assistance with alternative course completion options; or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Other accommodations for safety as necessary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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4. What should I do if I am uncertain about what happened or whether what happened constitutes sexual violence or misconduct?<\/p>\n
If you would like to speak with someone in strict confidence to explore the incident, you may want to first speak with a counselor at Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services, a chaplain from the McAlister Center, the EmPOWER Center, or a rape crisis hotline.\u00a0If you believe that you have experienced sexual violence and\/or dating\/domestic violence or stalking, your\u00a0Title IX Coordinator<\/a>\u00a0can explain the policy and resolution options.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. What are the complaint options I have available to me?<\/p>\n There are several complaint options available to you.\u00a0You have the right to\u00a0pursue criminal charges<\/a>\u00a0off campus and\/or make a complaint through the college\u2019s\u00a0grievance procedures<\/a>.\u00a0There are also confidential\u00a0resources\u00a0available to you\u00a0on campus<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0off campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6. What, if\u00a0anything, will my parents be told?<\/p>\n The college\u2019s primary relationship is to you, the student, and not to your parent\/guardian.\u00a0College officials will only speak with your parents\/guardians at your request or when there is a significant threat to your health or safety.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/span><\/p>\n 7. Do I have to name the alleged perpetrator?<\/p>\n Yes, if you want to pursue the grievance procedures at the home institution of the alleged perpetrator.\u00a0You should consult the confidentiality provisions set forth in that institution\u2019s grievance procedures to better understand the college\u2019s legal obligations depending on what information you share with different college officials.\u00a0Complainants should be aware that not identifying the alleged perpetrator may limit the college\u2019s ability to respond comprehensively.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/span><\/p>\n 8. Will the alleged perpetrator (respondent) know my identity?<\/p>\n Yes, if you file a formal complaint.\u00a0Sexual violence, dating\/domestic violence, and stalking are serious offenses and the respondent has the right to know the identity of the complainant\/alleged victim.\u00a0If there is a hearing, the colleges provide alternative testimony options.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/span><\/p>\n 9. What should I do about preserving evidence of a sexual assault?<\/p>\n If one has experienced sexual violence, it is important to preserve evidence. The primary method of preserving physical evidence is a SART exam.<\/p>\n What is a SART Exam? It is a forensic examination performed after a sexual assault, the main purpose of which is to collect evidence that could help in an ongoing or later criminal investigation\/prosecution. The exam is conducted by sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs), who are medical professionals with specialized training in performing such exams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How soon after an assault should I obtain a SART exam?\u00a0As soon as possible, but generally evidence can be collected only up to 96 hours after the incident.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How do I arrange a SART Exam?\u00a0Navigating the SART exam process can be complicated. It is\u00a0strongly recommended that students interested in getting an exam contact Project Sister Family Services\u2019 24\/7 hotline at 909-626-4357. A counselor\u00a0will explain the process, arrange for an exam, and provide a confidential sexual assault counselor (advocate) to attend the exam with you (if you wish). This process ensures the exam is free. Trying to arrange the exam yourself could mean it gets billed to your insurance. Of course, if you want assistance from the colleges, contact Campus Safety at 909-607-2000 and ask to speak to the on-call dean.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Is there anything I should do to preserve evidence before a SART exam?\u00a0If possible, try not to bathe, brush teeth, eat or drink (don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve already done so). Put clothes worn during incident (and any other evidence such as sheets) in clean paper bags (plastic can destroy evidence). If you think you were drugged, urinate in a cup ASAP and write down the date\/time of urination.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nQuestions Regarding Reporting an Incident & Grievance Procedures<\/h3>\n
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