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[Susan Stahley <>]

I echo what Connie shared, same process here at Rider University. We are not required to report any specific identifying information, only but that the incident occurred.  

Susan E. Stahley, MSW
Prevention Education Coordinator
Alcohol/Drug & Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) 
Rider University - Student Health Services
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
O:609-895-5721  F:609-895-5682

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On Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 10:25 AM, Kirkland, Connie J. <> wrote:

Jill,

 

According to the new Clery Handbook, 4-3 and 4-4, Health Center Directors are included, but remember that Clery only asks for reports and only for demographics, not names and Clery does not require an investigation.  There are really only two categories for Clery – those who are CSAs (mandatory reporters) and those who are confidential.  I’m not sure what voluntary reporters means… maybe confidential?  Confidential units on a college/university need to be decided by top administrators. But even then, as here at NOVA, our confidential sexual assault advocates are required to and do submit demographic information to our Clery Compliance Office for inclusion in the yearly report.  It is important for those who read Clery data to see a real picture of numbers, not just those cases reported to police. Real numbers help with funding, help with recognition that crimes are occurring, and shows how some students/employees report to confidential groups when they do not choose to report to police. I hope that is helpful.

 

Connie

 

Connie J. Kirkland, MA, NCC, CTS

Director, NOVACares

Manager, Sexual Assault Services

Northern Virginia Community College

7630 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300

Annandale, VA 22003

703.323.2136 office

571.422.5339 cell

www.nvcc.edu/novacares

 

 

 

From: Jill Perry [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 4:24 PM
To:
Subject: Please post on List serve

 

I have just been informed by our Campus Police chief that, as Director of Health Services, I am a mandated reporter under the new Clery guidelines. I provide direct nursing care to students and I supervise both medical and counseling staff. Reporting, even anonymously, is in conflict with my professional ethics and state licensing board. We serve a small population, approximately 1200 students, so a “timely warning” would undermine the confidentiality of our services. Can someone offer guidance on this matter? Prior to this, Health and Wellness staff members were classified as voluntary reporters only, not mandated.

 

Jill O. Perry, RN, MSN ’09 (She/Her/Hers)

Director

Health and Wellness Services

704-337-2387 | office

704-337-2333 | fax

 

 

 

 

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