Sexual and Relationship Violence Awareness and Response

All forcible Sexual Acts are considered Sexual Violence. Sexual Violence occurs when a person is exposed to sexual acts without their consent. Sexual assault is not about sex, it is a way for the offender to gain a sense of power and control. Most offenders use manipulation and coercion in which physical force, a verbal threat, intimidation and/or blaming the victim is used to force sexual acts.

ANYONE can become a victim of sexual assault regardless of gender, race, age, or economic status. There are many forms of sexual assault, the most common occurs when a person known to the victim-a friend, co-worker, or family member-forces unwanted sexual acts. Adolescents and college students are most at risk for completed and attempted rape.

Elon University will not tolerate acts of sexual abuse, assault, discrimination or harassment. Rape, acquaintance rape and other forms of sexual harassment are violations of an individual's rights. It is everyone's responsibility in the university community to become sensitive to and educated about the legal, social and university codes regarding behavior in these areas. Students who believe they have been the victims of sexual abuse or assault have the right to report the incident to Leigh-Anne Royster (Coordinator for Personal Health Programs and Community Well-Being), the offices of counseling services, judicial affairs, campus safety and police, and/or the Elon Police Department (Town of Elon Municipal Building). Students may wish to call Crossroads (Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center), and a trained volunteer will quickly respond to the victim.

In all cases of sexual assault reported to the university, the victim will retain control over his or her identity being released to other parties.

Victims who report assaults on may choose to have the case prosecuted in criminal court and/or considered for adjudication through the campus judicial system. They can choose to participate in neither, either or both processes.

The university will hold all reported acts of sexual abuse and violence in the highest confidence. The names of victims will not be released to any other party without the written consent of the victim. The names of accused students will not be released as directed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Victims who choose to process claims of sexual assault through the campus judicial system will be informed of the results of judicial hearings as permitted by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. See the Judicial Process section of the Student Handbook for more information regarding the campus judicial process and reported acts of violence.


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