Victims' Rights and Options

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When a student or employee reports being the victim of relationship violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, whether on or off campus, the following rights and options will be provided.

Procedures victims should follow if relationship violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking has occurred:

Report the Incident - Emergencies: 911 or 336-770-3362 for UNCSA Police. You may also report to the Dean of Student Affairs Office: 336-770-3275, or the Office of Housing and Residence Life: 336-770-3284, if you're a resident student.
Preserve Evidence - Preserving evidence in all cases is imperative. For example, avoid showering, douching, eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth, if at all possible, after a sexual assault; this can destroy vital evidence. Bedding or clothing worn during or after the assault should be preserved and collected by law enforcement.
Law Enforcement Involvement - Victims have the right to notify police or decline police involvement. If the victim chooses to notify the police, campus security authorities can assist with the notification, if needed.
Protection Orders and No-Contact Orders - Where applicable, the UNCSA Police Department will assist with the acquisition, service, and enforcement of domestic violence and civil no-contact orders. You may also request a "No Contact Order" from the Dean of Students Office if you are made to feel threatened or unsafe.

How will UNCSA protect the confidentiality of victims:

NC State Law - The police department will not release the names of victims or witnesses unless required by law. Because police reports are not public record under state law, the UNCSA Police Department can hold reports of crime in confidence. However, records of criminal investigations, including the name of the alleged victim and/or witness, may be released under court order.
Mostly Confidential - These conversations are kept as confidential as possible, but information about incidents of sexual misconduct must be shared with relevant administrators and the Title IX Coordinator so that the university can take action if necessary for reasons of safety. In planning a response, the wishes of the survivor are given full consideration.

What are the existing counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, and other services available, both within UNCSA and in the community:

On & Off Campus Resources

Both UNCSA and the local community offer important resources to victims of relationship violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. These include medical treatment, counseling and advocacy and can be accessed by visiting https://www.uncsa.edu/police/docs/safetybooklet.pdf. A victim need not make a formal report to law enforcement or the university to access these resources that include the following:

UNCSA Title IX Coordinator, 1655 Ehle Drive, 336-414-7529
Human Resources Director and UNCSA Title IX Coordinator, 1655 Ehle Drive, 336-817-8715
UNCSA Vic Provost and Dean of Students Affairs, 1821 Kean Drive, 336-770-3275
UNCSA Health Services and Counseling Center, 1821 Kenan Drive, 336-770-3288
UNC Nurse Connects (formerly UNC HealthLink), an after-hours nurse triage service, 984-364-4730
Uwill (free, immediate access to teletherapy for students)
ProtoCall (after-hours and weekend counseling support), 855-726-1497
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Main # 336-716-2011
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Emergency Department, 336-713-9000
Forsyth Medical Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, 336-718-5000
Sexual Assault Response Program (24-hour rape crisis service sponsored by Family Services) 336-722-4457
Winston Salem Police or Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, 911
National Sexual Assault Crisis Line, 800-656-4673
National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, ohl.rainn.org/online/
Protective Orders/Legal Advocacy, 7th Floor, Forsyth County Hall of Justice
Counseling and Support Groups (Family Services of Forsyth County), 336-722-8173
Family Services, 336-722-8173, familyservicesforsyth.org

What options and assistance are available to victims in changing academic, living, transportation, and working situations.

The Dean of Student Affairs Office or the Title IX Coordinator can speak to you about possible assistance like changing academic, living, and transportation situations. These remedies may be made if they are reasonably available, regardless of whether or not you choose to report the incident of sexual misconduct or relationship violence to campus police or local law enforcement.

What are the procedures for disciplinary action in cases of alleged dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking?

Victims may choose to file conduct charges for violations of the university policy. The Dean of Student Affairs Office is available to guide you through the conduct process and answer any questions. To review the Student Code of Conduct, including the conduct process, please visit https://www.uncsa.edu/about/office-of-the-provost/handbooks/.

You may also review the university’s policy on Sexual Misconduct for Student Complaints at https://www.uncsa.edu/policy-manual/100-administration-and-operations/117-harassment-misconduct-discrimination.aspx

Title IX Rights and Options

Title IX regulations require the university police department to notify complainants of their rights to file a Title IX sex discrimination complainant with the university in addition to filing a criminal complaint with the police. Whether or not your case qualifies as a criminal offense, you have the option of filing a complaint with the university’s Title IX Coordinator. The contact information for the university’s Title IX Coordinator is available at: https://www.uncsa.edu/human-resources/title-ix/who-we-are.aspx