Sexual Assault Policy

Appendix B

Personnel Guides to Responding to a Sexual Assault

On Campus / In Richmond

The safety and well-being of the victim is Earlham’s immediate concern. These procedures are designed to ensure that every incident will receive the complete attention of the College and will be handled mindful of a person’s welfare and privacy. For assistance or consultation contact the Associate Dean for Student Conduct (983-1311).

If an Earlham College faculty member (excluding counselors and clergy) has information about a sexual assault she/he must notify Campus Safety and Security, the Associate Dean for Student Conduct or the College Provost.

A person reporting a sexual assault should be provided with written information about campus and community based resources whenever possible.

A Coordinated Response to a Report of
Sexual Assault or Rape

1. Ensure victim’s safety.

2. Call Earlham Campus Safety and Security 983-1400.

3. Refer victim for immediate medical treatment and emotional and physical support.

a. If a person is injured, an individual or Campus Safety and Security should call an Ambulance (911).

b. If ambulance is not needed, an individual should arrange for transportation to the hospital.

c. The victim should not be sent to the hospital alone. If possible, identify a friend, family member, faculty member or some other support person to accompany the victim. If no such person is available, a member of Campus Safety and Security or the Dean’s Office should provide escort.

d. Provide a written list of resources.

Resources for Emotional and Physical Support
in Richmond and Vicinity

• Campus Ministry: x1501

• Campus Safety and Security: For immediate response, x1400

• Health Services: x1328, 1346

• Counseling Services: x1432, 1449

• Student Development: x1311

• Oxford Crisis and Referral Center: 1-513-523-4146 (24 hrs./7 days)

• Richmond Police Department: For immediate response, 9-911 on campus;
911 off campus

• National Rape Crisis Line: Toll Free 1-800-656-HOPE (24/7)

• On Line Counseling: Middle Way House, Bloomington, IN www.bloomington.in.us/~mwhouse/ifincrisis.htm

• Earlham Student Advocates: Lists posted: Bathrooms, Bulletin Boards

• Safe Space Online Web Site: www.earlham.edu/~safe/

• Genesis Shelter and Rape Crisis Center 935-3920 (24/7)

4. Offer victim referral for crime reporting.

a. When an individual goes to the hospital, the hospital will notify the Police and the Police will likely notify Campus Security if Campus Security is not already involved.

b. Richmond Police: 983-7247

c. Associate Dean for Student Conduct: day: 983-1311; night: 983-1400

5. Offer victim referral for formal college reporting.

6. Inform the College in all cases.

a. Record the time, location, and persons involved in any incident.

b. Before receiving this information be sure to inform the victim that you will pass this information, in the case of a student, to the Associate Dean for Student Conduct and, if a faculty/staff member, to the Provost.

c. The Associate Dean for Student Conduct or the Provost will coordinate a response, including referrals to a broad range of College and community services.

Off-Campus Personnel Response
(For International Program Leaders and Others)

1. Ensure the victim’s safety: Ascertain in advance whom to call at your site. If the local police are not appropriate, decide whom else to contact.

2. Refer victim for medical exam and treatment. If criminal prosecution is likely or possible, advise the victim not to change clothes, bathe or douche before examination and to go for examination speedily.

3. Record the time, location and persons involved in any incident. Before receiving this information, be sure to inform the victim that you will pass this information to the International Programs Office (IPO) and, through IPO, to the appropriate party in the Dean of Students’ office.

4. Have someone accompany the victim. You may or may not be the right person for this task. While acting responsibly, take into account the needs and feelings of the victim.

5. Contact IPO at Earlham at 765/983-1424. They will contact the appropriate person in the Student Development Office.

6. There may well be need for long-term counseling on site. Have at hand and provide names and numbers of available on site counseling. Offer to accompany the victim to the counselor.

7. If the incident occurred in a home, alternate housing should be secured immediately.