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What to do when a student reports a sexual assault to you…. Linda Anderson and Carrie Giese. How big is this problem…. Over the course of an average college career , the percentage of completed or attempted sexual assaults among women is as high as 25%.
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What to do when a student reports a sexual assault to you… Linda Anderson and Carrie Giese
How big is this problem… • Over the course of an average college career, the percentage of completed or attempted sexual assaults among women is as high as 25%. The Sexual Victimization of College Women, U.S. Department of Justice, January 2001 • This statistics equals one in four female students.
Important factors in response • Begin with safety • Acknowledge you believe her or him • Support with active listening • Empower her or his choices for healing • Refer to on and off campus resources
Support and/or Reporting Options… • Counseling/Consultation (SASS) 737-7604 • Online anonymous report form • First responder packet • Police (criminal) 737-3010 • Student Conduct (OSU process)737-3656 • Center Against Rape Domestic Violence (541) 754-0110 or 1-800-927-0197 • 24 hour hotlineand on-site advocacy