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

[Jen Luettel Schweer <>]

Good afternoon everyone.  Below please find a request for information from a
colleague.  Please respond to her directly with any thoughts, comments or
information you may have.

Thanks!!

Best,

Jen Luettel Schweer, M.A., LPC
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Services Coordinator
Georgetown University
Health Education Services
207 Village C West
Washington, D.C., 20057
202.687.0323-phone
202.687.8948-fax


My thanks in advance for any information colleagues can offer.  I know this
subject can be somewhat sensitive, so people are welcome to reach me
directly at 

 or 202-885-3314, whichever is easier.
I am seeking information on practices and especially policies addressing how
a university will proceed if they have a report of a sexual assault or other
sexual misconduct and the victim/survivor states that they do not want a
University conduct process to proceed under any circumstances.  We would, of
course, offer resources, try to create a supportive environment, offer
options, but I know that sometimes victims/survivors do not want a case to
go forward, even if they are not involved.
Does anyone know of a campus that addresses this occurrence in policy?  My
impression in talking to colleagues is that in practice such cases are
nearly impossible to pursue because so much, if not all, of the evidence
rests with the victim/survivor.  While I am interested in practice, I am
also interested to see if anyone knows of a college or university that
addresses this in their written policy.
Again, my thanks in advance and please feel free to contact me directly at

 or 202-885-3314.
Best,
Christy Anthony
Ass't Director, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services
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Christy Anthony
Assistant Director, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services
(formerly Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services)

202-885-3328
http://www.american.edu/ocl/sccrs
Fax: (202) 885-1594
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