Virtual Sexual Assault Response Training Center

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Policy Information | Medical Attention | Reporting and Judicial Options
Emotional Support and Counseling Options

• Policy Information
• Please visit www.csbsju.edu/humanrights/assault.htm for detailed information about the campus sexual misconduct policy.
• Some incidents involving sexual misconduct are adjuticated on campus, depending on specific circumstances of the situation.
• The formal complaint process involves two parts:
  1. Initiation of Complaint. This complaint process may be initiated by any member of the community by obtaining a complaint form from the Human Rights Officer and submitting a signed, completed complaint form to the Human Rights Officer. The complaint form must state sufficient facts, including the specific name(s), date(s), location(s) and description of the alleged act(s) of misconduct, in sufficient detail to enable the Human Rights Officer to make a determination as to whether further fact-finding is necessary and if sufficient evidence exists to proceed with the complaint process.  
  2. Investigation. Following the submission of the complaint form, a preliminary investigation will be conducted by campus authorities (See Joint Sexual Assault Policy for definition of campus authorities). Campus authorities may interview the complainant, respondent and/or other witnesses or request additional information from the complainant, respondent or others. A written summary of the preliminary investigation and all witness statements or relevant documents will be provided to the Human Rights Officer. Every attempt will be made to complete the investigation process within ten (10) days of the filing of the complaint.
• Currently, third party and anonymous reports are treated as a "matter of information," not as official reports. For more information, please visit www.csbsju.edu/humanrights/sexual_assault/Report%20Forms.htm.
• Students and faculty should be aware of criminal sexual conduct code 609.342 to 609.6451.
• For more information about CSBSJU's Good Samaritan policy, please visit www.csbsju.edu/jbook/policies/University%20Policies.htm#samaritan.

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• Medical Attention
• St. Cloud Hospital offers rape kits free of charge to victims of sexual assault in compliance with state law.
• (CSB) Residence Hall directors can transport, if necessary, otherwise Security can be called. The ability to transport may depend on staffing at the time. A car can be checked out if the student has someone to do the transporting. (SJU)

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• Reporting and Judicial Options
• Campus security serve as liaisons to local law inforcement in an investigatory capacity for incidents of sexual misconduct.
• St. Joseph Police can be reached at 320.363.8250. Stearns County Sheriff's Office can be reached at 320.251.4240. Stearns County Attorney can be reached at 320.656.3880.
• (CSB) Jody Terhaar can be reached at 320.363-5601. (SJU) Mike Connolly can be reached at 320.363.3512. They are rResponsible for the administration of the procedures and protocols involved in the sexual assault policy. They serve as human rights officers for complaints and violations related to the sexual assault policy.
• Both campuses have an Office for Residential Life that can provide guidance in accessing the policy protocols and offers campus and community resources. Staff has knowledge of the sexual assault policy and protocol and is aware of their responsibilities as an employee.

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• Emotional Support and Counseling Options
• Counseling on both campuses is offered by the Counseling & Health Promotion Department. A trained counselor can help the student process the emotional trauma of an assault. The Counseling Center can provide both counseling and advocacy throughout the process. Services are also available off-campus through the CN MN Sexual Assault Center.
• Local Rape Crisis Centers include:
  • Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center 320.2514357 or 800.237.5090
  • Anna Marie's Alliance 320.253.6900
  • Minnesota Domestic Violence Hotline 866.223.1111
• Planned Parenthood of MN is available at 320.252.9504.
• Male survivors can visit www.malesurvivor.org or Brown's Health Education page for more information.
• Family, friends, partners, and significant others of survivors can visit www.csbsju.edu/chp/sexual_assault/SexualAssault.htm#HowToHelp or www.csbsju.edu/chp/sexual_assault/SexualAssault.htm#Resources to learn more about sexual misconduct.

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