There are several reporting options available if a student, employee, or visitor of 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø has experienced an incident of sexual violence, which includes sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. In the case of an emergency or ongoing threat, get to a safe location if possible and report the incident by calling 911. If necessary, a victim/survivor should seek medical services as soon as possible for their physical well-being and the purpose of preserving evidence.
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø encourages victims and other individuals who are aware of sexual violence to report. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø also believes in providing survivors with autonomy in their reporting choices, as well as multiple reporting options of a confidential and non-confidential nature. Survivors can choose from one or more of the following options:
- REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF:
- Information Only
- Partial Information
- Complete Investigation
- REPORT TO WSU COMPLIANCE AND CIVIL RIGHTS (CCR) FOR THE PURPOSES OF:
- Documenting their concerns
- Facilitating supportive measures or resources
- Requesting a consultation
- Filing a Formal Complaint for the purpose of:
- Requesting an informal resolution, and/or
- Requesting a university investigation
- REPORT ANONYMOUSLY
- SEEK CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT THROUGH WSU’S COUNSELING OR MEDICAL SERVICES, A LOCAL ADVOCACY AGENCY, OR OTHER CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES
Even if a survivor does not want to report an experience, survivors are still encouraged to seek support from the WSU CCR, 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Police Department or local law enforcement agency, the Office of the Dean of Students or campus Deputy Title IX Coordinator, the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Wellness Center/community counseling or medical providers, or a local victim advocacy agency. A report is not required to request services. WSU’s reporting processes through CCR are separate and distinct from reporting to law enforcement. WSU will also assist with facilitating a student or employee report to law enforcement, at the request of the student or employee.
The below sections describe in more detail the various reporting options.