Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Daniels, Candace" <>]

Hello all!

 

I primarily play the role of victim advocate on my campus, but I was
recently offered a spot as an Administrative Hearing Officer for campus
judicial proceedings. The coordinator of the judicial program informed
me that I would not be hearing cases related to alcohol and drugs,
sexual assault, or dating violence, but that I would be limited to
hearing cases about residence life policy violations and other campus
policy violations. However, I am still concerned that my role in the
judicial process, especially as someone handing out sanctions for
violations, will affect my reputation on campus as an advocate for
students. Even if I will never hear about a case associated with my
day-to-day duties, a student that receives a sanction from me might view
me more as a judicial officer and not as a campus resource outside of
that process.

 

I was excited to receive the invitation, it has always been something I
wanted to get involved in, but I am not sure if becoming a judicial
officer is unethical considering my main role on campus. 

 

Any thoughts or suggestions about how I should proceed?   

 

 

Candace Daniels

Wellness Advocate

Health and Counseling Services

St. Mary's College of Maryland

TEL: 240.895.4289



 

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