Will anyone contact my parents without my permission? If you are 18 years or older, law enforcement agencies, College offices, or crisis intervention agencies will not contact your parents. However, if you are not 18, some departments of the College have a legal obligation to contact your parents or guardians. In either case, your parents or guardians may be notified if you are hospitalized for serious physical injuries resulting from the assault.

Will the medical exam be reported to my parent's health insurance? If you use your parent's health insurance at the emergency room or doctor's visit, it will be listed on their insurance summary. Note: Health insurance companies have different summary reports; one company's may be more detailed than another's report.

Will my peers and others on campus find out what happened? College and law enforcement personnel will take reasonable steps to maintain your privacy. Given that peers sometimes have a difficult time keeping confidences, you should carefully consider the people you trust to maintain your privacy and with whom you are comfortable sharing information about what happened to you. With respect to others on campus learning about your situation, you should feel comforted to know that college officials will share information about your situation only with those who have a clear need for such information. While campus safety and security staff cannot guarantee confidentiality, they can help you identify other people on campus who may offer confidential support.

I was drinking and I am underage.  Will there be disciplinary action taken against me if I choose to report? No. Your safety and health are our main concerns.

I am concerned about my safety. What will the College do to help protect me from retaliation? Your safety is one of the College's main concerns. The College will assist the victim as appropriate, including but not limited to adjusting academic and/or living situations, if requested and if appropriate. VASE can provide further information regarding your safety. If the person who assaulted you is identified, that person may be ordered to refrain from having or attempting to have any further contact with you. Violations of this "no contact" order will be taken very seriously and appropriately addressed.