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3.07 / Sexual Assault

Purpose:
To bring Wichita State University into compliance with the Federal Campus Security Act which mandates that the University distribute basic information about University policies and programs related to sexual assaults.

The purpose of this document is to describe basic information about University policies and programs related to sexual assaults.  Federal law mandates that this information be made available to all faculty, staff and students at Wichita State University.

Educational Programs:
Educational programs regarding sexual assaults are offered by the following:

Potential Sanctions:
Sanctions for those responsible for rape, acquaintance rape or other sexual assaults (forcible or non-forcible) will be reviewed and considered using existing policies and procedures for faculty, unclassified professional employees or classified employees, as appropriate, and can include the terminiation of employment.

Procedures to Follow After a Sex Assault:
If a sexual assault occurs, the victim is strongly encouraged to report the information to the WSU Police Department and to seek medical attention.  It is important that evidence be preserved for the investigation of the incident.  That means that clothes should not be discarded, and the victim should not shower or bathe in other ways.  The victim can report the incident to the Office of Human Resources if he or she does not wish to report it to the police.  If the victim has bathed after the incident, a report should be filed.

Notification Options:
The victim is strongly encouraged to notify the WSU Police Department after an incident.  The Office of Human Resources is available to assist the victim in filing such a report.

Services for Victims:
Services are available on campus to assist the victims of sexual assault on an immediate and ongoing basis. Medical follow-up is provided by the student health services.  Counseling support is available through the Counseling and Testing Center, the Office of Student Life and Services and the Wichita Sexual Assault Center.  Other assistance is available from any staff member of the Office of Human Resources.

Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the University.

The Director of Human Resources and the Vice President and General Counsel shall have primary responsibilty for publication, dissemination and implementation of this University policy.

Revision Date:
November 13, 2006

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