Clery Report - Sexual Assault

COMBATING SEXUAL ASSAULTS

The State of Georgia Sex Offender Registry can be accessed using the following web address:

http://www.ganet.org/gbi/sorsch.cgi

You may utilize a computer in the Public Safety Office to access this site if you do not have internet access.

The College is committed to combating crimes of sexual assault both on campus and in the community at large. Our efforts in this area are focused on prevention of these acts and are directed at every member of the college community. Programmatic efforts include conducting seminars and workshops, providing group and individual counseling services, and distributing materials which focus on all aspects of sexual assault including: rape, acquaintance rape, incest, and sexual harassment.

The Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Human Resources are each charged with providing services related to this topic. Information regarding ongoing programmatic efforts can be obtained by contacting either office.

In the event a member of this college community is the victim of a sexual assault on or off campus, it is the policy of the College to:

Encourage prompt reporting to both campus authorities and local police.
Refer victims for appropriate medical treatment.
Provide initial post incident counseling services and make referrals to community based victim witness assistance service.

In the event of alleged on campus sexual assault either forcible or non-forcible, all members of the college community are directed to immediately:

Notify Campus Police and file an official report.
In all cases where criminal acts are alleged, the Atlanta Police Sex Crimes Unit will be notified

Victims should consider the need to preserve physical evidence in cases where a criminal assault has occurred. In such cases campus police should be consulted before removing clothing, washing or showering, or altering the scene of the crime in any manner.

Campus Police will assist any victim in making a report to the local police agency with jurisdiction if the victim chooses to make a report of a sexual assault that occurred off campus. In these instances the local police agency with jurisdiction shall assume responsibility for the criminal investigation.

In the event of an allegation of sexual misconduct or criminal behavior by a member of the college community, a thorough administrative inquiry shall be conducted. This process shall comply with all college policies that pertain to complaints and disciplinary actions as they apply to faculty, staff, and students as outlined in the respective college handbooks applicable to each group. In all cases both the accuser and accused shall have the same opportunities to have others present during disciplinary proceedings; and both must be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense.

In the event allegations of sexual assault are sustained against a member of the Spelman College community, the President of the College may impose disciplinary actions including verbal or written reprimand, community service, suspension, expulsion, or termination.

A student who has been the victim of an alleged sexual assault shall have the option to request a change in academic and living situations. These requests will be reviewed by the Deans for Academic and Student Affairs and will be accommodated wherever possible within the scope of College policy and resources NEXT > >