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

[Jyl Shaffer <>]

I have worked with accused individuals in the past, and I typically focus on what kind of support they are looking for rather than offering it myself. I have sent them to the counseling center or to other individuals they trust with a list of topics to cover that we created together. I also explained their rights under the institution's policies and, if they asked, I talked about relevant criminal standards. I reinforced retaliation issues, typically by framing it is them protecting themselves by not creating the perception of retaliation. I also referred them to websites that could be helpful in providing information.

I've had situations where I worked with both parties in a complaint, and I can say, it's very difficult to manage that dynamic. I do not recommend it. I also admit my bias that I am concerned that I could be prepping a complainant to have the "right" kind of language to defend themselves and/or use time spent with me as an example that they are innocent. If you're operating under state privilege as an advocate you may want to check if that privilege covers conversations with non-victims. If it doesn't, you should inform an accused person as soon as possible. I currently do not work under license or state privilege, so I state up front that anything they tell me would be documented.

Jyl

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM, Dave Kennedy <> wrote:

For what it's worth, we offer advising services to accused students. If we have a relationship with the sexual assault advocacy office on a campus we will not see accused students, and we would really prefer to have those relationships, but we do offer advising/coaching. As Brett said, however, these services have nothing to do with Title IX.

Best,

Dave

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On Jun 17, 2013, at 4:49 PM, INGRAM, COREY wrote:

Dear Colleagues,

Hello, I am a program coordinator for Sexual Violence Intervention and Prevention at University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC and I was wondering if any of you have any information on “how Universities and / or other colleges are dealing with and providing services to individuals who have been accused of sexual assault/sexual violence on campus. How do these services relate to Title IX and Campus Save Act. Specifically, what type of support services are any Universities and/ or colleges offering to students, if any.  If so please inform me how do they work as well as are survivors and alleged perpetrators services housed in the same office or affiliated in any way.

 

Thanks in advance for all who respond for your time and consideration to this matter; it is GREATLY appreciated.

 

Sincerely,

 

C. D. Ingram, MSW, BSW

Program Coordinator

Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention

University of South Carolina

1409 Devine Street

Columbia, SC  29208

Phone: (803) 777-2919

 

 

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