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Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence |
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Effective: May 2001
Last Updated: January 2009
Responsible University Officer:
- Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity
Policy Owner:
- Director of Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Policy Contact:
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As a university and as a community we strive to assure the safety and to respect the dignity of each student, staff and faculty member. Sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking are prohibited at the University of Minnesota. Sexual assault and relationship violence, including threats of sexual assault and related relationship violence, are attacks not only on a person's body, but also on the person's dignity, and are not tolerated. To foster a community free from sexual assault and relationship violence, the University provides reporting options for responding, including the police department; victim/survivor assistance; internal mechanisms for discipline and dispute resolution; prevention training; and other related services.
The Board of Regents' Policy on Sexual Harassment prohibits conduct covered by this administrative policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Further, this policy implements the Regent's policy in part and establishes procedures for responding to incidents involving sexual assault and relationship violence. The commitment of the entire University community to this policy contributes to our goal of creating a campus free from sexual assault and from other violence that may occur within a personal, intimate relationship.
There are no forms for this policy.
| Subject |
Contact |
Phone |
Fax/Email |
| Primary Contact |
Kimberly Boyd |
612-624-9547 |
boyd0009@umn.edu
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| University of Minnesota - Crookston |
| Subject |
Contact |
Phone |
Email |
| For victim/survivor services |
Community Violence Intervention Center or (crisis line for after hours) |
218-281-3303 1-888-362-2226 |
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| To report a possible crime |
Crookston police or on campus |
911 218-281-3111 |
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| To report an alleged violation by a student |
Office of Student Affairs |
218-281-8505 |
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| To report an alleged violation by an employee |
Human Resources Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action on the Twin Cities Campus |
218-281-8345 or 218-281-8346 612-624-9547 |
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| To report an incident occurring in a residence hall |
Residential Life Counseling Services Student Health Services |
218-281-8531 or 218-281-8533 218-281-8587, or 218-281-8585 218-281-8512 |
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| University of Minnesota - Duluth |
| Subject |
Contact |
Phone |
Email |
| For victim/survivor services |
Program Against Violence and Sexual Assault Counseling: Heath Services |
218-726-1931 218-726-7913 |
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| To report a possible crime |
UMD Police - 911 |
218-726-7000 |
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| To report an alleged violation by a student |
Student Life |
218-726-8969 218-726-8501 |
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| To report an alleged violation by an employee |
UMD Office of Equal Opportunity |
218-726-6849 218-726-6827 |
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| For assistance if a university housing student is involved |
Housing and Residence Life UMD Police |
218-726-7390 218-726-7000 |
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| University of Minnesota - Morris |
| Subject |
Contact |
Phone |
Email |
| For victim/survivor services |
Violence Prevention Program | 320-589-6061 | |
| Student Counseling | 320-589-6060 | |
| Someplace Safe | 800-974-3359 | |
| Health Services | 320-589-6070 | |
| Stevens Community Medical Center | 320-589-1313 | |
| To report a possible crime |
UMM Campus Police (evenings, weekends) |
911 320-589-6000
320-287-1601
320-589-1155 |
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| To report an alleged violation by a student |
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Life |
320-589-6470 (am) 320-589-6060 (pm) |
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| To report an alleged violation by an employee |
Human Resources/Equal Opportunity The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action on the Twin Cities Campus |
320-589-6021 612-624-9547 |
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| For assistance if a residence hall student is involved |
Resident Advisor, Hall Director, or Residential Life Or UMM Police (see above) |
320-589-6475 |
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| University of Minnesota - Rochester |
| Subject |
Contact |
Phone |
Email |
| For victim/survivor services |
Crisis Hotline |
507-269-4511 |
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| To report a possible crime |
Premier Security Rochester City Police |
507-281-4952 507-285-8300 |
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| To report an alleged violation by a student |
Assistant Vice chancellor for Student Affairs |
507-280-2831 |
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| To report an alleged violation by an employee |
Human Resources The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action on the Twin Cities Campus |
507-280-4650 612-624-9547 |
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| University of Minnesota - Twin Cities |
| Subject |
Contact |
Phone |
Email |
| For victim/survivor services |
Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education or 24 hour crisis line Boynton Health Service or (after hours recorded info) Fairview-University Medical Center Emergency Room University Counseling Services |
612-626-2929
612-626-9111
612-625-7800
612-625-8400
612-273-3000
612-624-3323 |
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| To report a possible crime |
UM Police Department |
911, or 612-624-3550 |
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| To report an alleged violation by a student |
Student Judicial Affairs |
612-624-6073 |
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| To report an alleged violation by an employee |
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action |
612-624-9547 |
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| For assistance if a residence hall student is involved |
Hall director or community advisor |
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- Consent
- Consent is informed, freely and actively given, and mutually understood. If physical force, coercion, intimidation, and/or threats are used, there is no consent. If the victim/survivor is mentally or physically incapacitated or impaired so that the victim/survivor cannot understand the fact, nature or extent of the sexual situation, and the condition was or would be known to a reasonable person, there is no consent. This includes conditions due to alcohol or drug consumption, or being asleep or unconscious.
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual assault is actual, attempted or threatened sexual contact with another person without that person's consent. Sexual assault often is a criminal act that can be prosecuted under Minnesota state law, as well as under the Student Conduct Code and employee discipline procedures.
- Relationship Violence
- Relationship violence means causing physical harm or abuse, and threats of physical harm or abuse, arising out of a personal, intimate relationship. Relationship violence often is a criminal act that can be prosecuted under Minnesota state law, as well as under the Student Conduct Code and employee discipline procedures.
- Counseling Services
- Provide counseling services and referrals.
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
- Oversight of policy and complaint services, consultation regarding allegations, and in the Twin Cities system office, investigation of allegations against employees
- Health Care Services
- Provide health care and counseling, and referrals
- Housing/Residential Life Offices
- Provide assistance to residents, including changing living situations if requested and reasonably available
- Police Departments
- Investigate allegations for possible criminal prosecution.
- Student Conduct Offices
- Respond to and resolve allegations by students consistent with the Student Conduct Code. This includes advising and sanctioning student offenders when warranted. Some offices, including the Twin Cities campus, will also investigate allegations, unless an appropriate and timely investigation is being conducted by police for use by the student conduct office.
- Provide resource and guidance for training for University presenters and formal hearing board members and chairs.
- Victim/Survivor Services
- Maintain all contacts and reports as strictly confidential.
- Provide crisis intervention and advocacy
- Assist victim/survivor in contacting police and/or reporting to other University offices, if the victim/survivor consents (some can assist in obtaining restraining orders).
- Assist victim/survivor in obtaining medical assistance and counseling, changing academic programs or housing, etc.
- Campus-based programs will also provide awareness, prevention and risk-reduction training, and educational programming for students and employees.
There are no appendices for this policy.
- Should I report the incident to the police?
If you want to start the criminal process you must report the situation to the police, preferably within the first 72 hours. The telephone number for the University police is 612-624-COPS or you can dial 911. The Aurora Center has staff that can assist you in making your report. For more information you can reach the Aurora Center at 612-626-2929 or www.umn.edu/aurora, or refer to the contact list above for information about the coordinate campuses.
- Where do I go for medical treatment if I have been sexually assaulted?
There are many places you can go to receive medical treatment following a sexual assault, but hospital emergency rooms are the only places that provide sexual assault evidence collection exams (SARS). You should seek medical treatment even if you choose not to pursue the SARS exam, within 72 hours of the assault.
- Does the SARS exam cost money?
No, the county will cover the cost of the exam, whether or not you choose to report the situation to the police.
- Amended:
- August 2008 - Clarified Policy Statement, Reason, added FAQ,
and clarified procedure. Statement now explicitly mentions that stalking is prohibited (previously it mentioned that sexual assault and relationship violence were prohibited.) Title changed to reflect this.
- Amended:
- July 2004 - Updated contacts section and Police Department instructions in Procedure.
- Effective:
- May 2001
- Supercedes:
- 1993 Memo on Sexual Assault by Marvalene Hughes.
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To obtain a copy of a historical policy,
e-mail the U Policy Librarian at policy@umn.edu or call 612-624-4372.
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