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[Brett Sokolow <>]

We are pushing for this kind of reporting as a means of survivor empowerment and accountability for colleges that under-state the frequency of victimization, BUT always with the caveat that the counselor can decide not to make an anonymous report if they feel (case-by-case) that it could be harmful to the client/survivor.  This is, in part, based on the fact that the Clery Act already requires reporting by advocates (not by counselors, but allows them to make voluntary, anonymous reports), so we're trying to align policy models to reflect the legal expectations already in place.  

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Brett A. Sokolow
Brett A. Sokolow, Esq.
Attorney-at-Law

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From: <Bernstein>, "Lauren (LB)" <>
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:49 AM
To: "" <>
Subject: Counseling Staff Filing Anonymous Reports

Hi all,

 

I have heard recently from colleagues that licensed counseling staff and medical providers on college campuses across the country will soon be asked to provide anonymous reports for Title IX and Clery including such information as date, time, location, name of perpetrator/s, and description of incident.  I am being asked to file these reports as well in my role as survivor advocate, despite having a license. I’m wondering if this is occurring on your campuses as well.  The culture of reporting and prioritizing surveillance over survivor’s safety has been reported to me as a trend, and I’m wondering if you all have any thoughts about this.  Thank you for your help.

 

My best,

LB

 

Lauren (LB) Bernstein, LMSW | Assistant Director for the Respect Program

Office of Health Promotion, Emory University Student Health and Counseling Services, Division of Campus Life

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The Respect Program engages the Emory community to prevent & respond to sexual assault & relationship violence as part of the Office of Health Promotion, which facilitates student learning, engagement, and well-being and collaborating for a healthy and socially just campus environment.

 

 

 

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