Sexual Assault Resource Center

COORDINATED RESPONSE TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF STUDENTS

Procedures for Responding to a Student Who Has Been Assaulted

In the aftermath of sexual assault, it is important for victims to regain a sense of control over their environment, and their bodies. These students are often traumatized by the incident and concerned about confidentiality. They may require a deliberate and specific clarification of the supportive and legal options available to them. Please use care and consideration as you provide necessary information. Ultimately, decisions about how to proceed must be made by the victim.

INSURE THE VICTIM'S SAFETY

If the victim is in danger call the University Police at 911 from an on campus phone (or 442-3131 from a cellular phone) or, if off campus or on the East Greenbush campus, call the nearest police department: Albany City Police at 911 (or 438-4000, non-emergency); Colonie Police at 911 (or 783-2744, non-emergency); Guilderland Police at 911 (or 356-1501, non-emergency) or East Greenbush Police at 479-1212. It is crucial that you and the victim are safe and that you not place yourselves in a dangerous situation. Note that 911 calls placed from a cellular phone are automatically routed to State Police, so you will need to specify the city you are calling from as well as the address.