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I also just want to add that I think a victim advocacy center needs to be careful when thinking about serving accused students. We have a few counselors we refer accused students to who are needing support throughout the process (in addition to their designated Dean who acts as their rep and liaison during the investigation and adjudication phase). Both complainant and respondent in a sexual misconduct case are also allowed to designate a “personal adviser” to support them through the process. In my experience, many accused students choose a faculty member to fill this role.

Sarah

 

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Harvard University

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From: Brett Sokolow [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:30 PM
To: Rose-Mockry, Katherine G; Holly Rider-Milkovich; O'Brien, Lynn
Cc:
Subject: Re: responding to students accused of sexual assault

 

While it's not a bad idea to offer advocacy for accused students, Title IX compliance isn't the reason why.  Title IX would say that if you provide advocates for female victims, you have to provide for male victims.  Title IX confers no rights on a person accused.  

 

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From: <Rose-Mockry>, "" <>
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:49 PM
To: Holly Rider-Milkovich <>, "O'Brien, Lynn" <>
Cc: "" <>
Subject: RE: responding to students accused of sexual assault

 

I would like this information as well.  During my tenure, we have provided services to both survivors and those accused but can be doing a better job of communicating this to our campus community.  As always, I appreciate the helpful info.!

 

Regards,

 

Kathy

 

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Director, Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity
University of Kansas
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From: Holly Rider-Milkovich []
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 3:30 PM
To: O'Brien, Lynn
Cc:
Subject: Re: responding to students accused of sexual assault

 

Here at U-M, we are engaged in exactly this kind of work as well.  I would appreciate also receiving protocols that other campuses have already developed.  We're also looking for supervision or reintegration protocols for students found responsible that are returning to campus after suspension.

HRM

On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 4:24 PM, O'Brien, Lynn <> wrote:

Dear colleagues,
I work at the Counseling Center at Marquette University.  We have developed a protocol for working with victims of sexual assault which we think serves to create consistent and sensitive mental health support to survivors who present for care.  We are feeling compelled to develop a protocol for students that present who have been accused of sexual assault as well; in order to be Title IX compliant and to demonstrate similar consistency of practice.  Can any of you direct me to counseling centers where there may already be such a protocol in place.
Thanks for your assistance.

Lynn O'Brien, LCSW, LMFT
Counselor
Coordinator of Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Services
Marquette University
phone:  (414) 288-7172
fax:  (414)288-7598

 

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