Campus Crime Reporting Act - Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Programs and Services

The University of Richmond publishes a sexual assault pamphlet and distributes it to all of the students at the beginning of each academic year.  The pamphlet provides students with valuable information about sex offenses and, most importantly, the procedures to follow if a student becomes a victim of a sex offense.  It advises the students of whom they can contact to report the offense, the importance of getting medical attention and the importance of the preservation of evidence as may be necessary to the proof of criminal sexual assault.  Brochures containing this and additional contact information can be obtained at the University Police Department, any Dean's Office, or at Student Affairs.

If you are raped or sexually assaulted:

•  Get to a safe place as soon as you can.
   

• Try to preserve all physical evidence.
  Do not wash, use the toilet, or change clothing, if you can avoid it.  If you do change clothes, put all clothing you were wearing at the time of the attack in a paper bag, not plastic.
   

• Get medical attention. 
  A medical examination will provide any necessary treatment and collect important evidence.
   

• Contact University Police by dialing 911 or 8715.
  Reporting an incident is an important decision.  Reporting may help to protect yourself and others from future victimization, apprehend the alleged assailant, maintain future options regarding criminal prosecution, University disciplinary action, and/or civil action against the perpetrator.  Prompt reporting could be the key to successful completion of the case.
   

• Talk with counselors.
  On-campus call Counseling and Psychological Services
  
  Off-campus call YWCA's Crisis Center (804-643-0888) or Henrico County Victim Witness Assistance (804-501-5142).
  
  Victim Witness Assistance

 Procedures for on-campus disciplinary action in the case of alleged sex offenses are as follows:

·          The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding.  Attorneys are not permitted to participate in the proceedings.

·          Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding brought against them alleging a sexual assault.

·          All campus hearing board meetings are closed to the public.  The hearing board is comprised of three faculty or staff members and two students.  It is chaired by either the Dean of Richmond or Westhampton College.

·          Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense. (The institution's final determination and any sanction against the accused).

·          If requested by the victim and depending on available resources, academic and living situations could be altered following an alleged sexual assault incident.