As a faculty or staff member, you may learn from a student that he or she has been the victim of a sexual assault. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion can help to guide you in providing the right support and assistance.
If a student discloses to you that he or she experienced a sexual assault, you can help in a number of ways:
UB Employees who do not have significant counseling responsibilities (licensed/certified counselors) are strongly encouraged to provide University Police with information when they are notified of a sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Anonymous Report form allows you to report an assault while maintaining a victim’s confidentiality. You can fill in as much information on the form as you know and/or as the student is willing to have you disclose.
If you have significant responsibility for student programs and activities - for example, you are the advisor for a student club, or administer a program for students - you may be a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and legally obligated to report. More information about Campus Security Reporting, including a list of Campus Security Authority titles, is available through the University Police Department website.
You have a right to redress, support and assistance if you experience a sexual assault. UB provides protections and resources for faculty and staff, as well as students. The University Police Department, Employee Assistance Program and EDI can help.
New York State law requires employees to say the following to someone who reports a sexual assault to them: "UB students and employees have the right to make a report to University Police, local law enforcement, and/or the State Police or choose not to report; to report the incident to the university; to be protected by UB from retaliation for reporting an incident; and to receive assistance and resources from the university."
Contact University Police immediately at (716) 645-2222, if you feel you are in danger. University Police should also be contacted to report any threatening or dangerous behavior.
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