Sexual and Relationship Violence Awareness and Response

UNIVERSITY AND CRIMINAL CHARGES IF YOU’VE BEEN ASSAULTED
(3 MAIN OPTIONS)

If a sexual offense occurs involving an Elon University student, on or off-campus, and the university becomes aware of it, there are three options for the university and the alleged victim to pursue. The university prefers to investigate all allegations of sexual misconduct, thus allowing us to pursue and maintain a close and safe community where all members are respected and appreciated. This is always done with the survivor’s support and assistance; we will not investigate any allegation without the consent and approval of the survivor. We want the student to be placed in a position of authority and power about the incident that took place.

1. The student wishes to pursue BOTH criminal and university charges.

In this scenario, the university will support the survivor’s decision and will support her/him as possible. The Town of Elon Police and the Elon University Campus Police both have as their policy to not release the name of the victim to anyone except the District Attorney’s Office.

The Office of Judicial Affairs will conduct its own investigation, since it is not a criminal entity but a university judicial program, and determine whether university judicial charges will be pursued based on the information found during the investigation. If charges are assigned, the judicial process as outlined in the Student Handbook will be followed. Every precaution will be taken to insure the identity of the victim is not shared. Survivors are not required to attend university judicial proceedings but are welcome to attend.

2. The student wishes to pursue ONLY university charges.

In this situation, the university will support the survivor’s decision and will support her/him as possible. The Office of Judicial Affairs will request any information from the victim and the local police agencies if such exists. Judicial Affairs will work with the victim to protect her/his identity as much as possible.

3. The student wishes to pursue ONLY criminal charges.

In this situation, the university, if made aware of the situation, will attempt to support and honor the request(s) of the survivor during the criminal process. If a student does not inform the university about the incident or does not wish for any support, the university will not get involved.

The Office of Judicial Affairs will support law enforcement as requested and appropriate. University judicial records are protected by the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) and will not be shared with any legal offices or entities without a Court Subpoena.


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