In an emergency or to report an incident contact:
Title IX Coordinator:
Nichole Post
npost@davisny.edu
(607) 729-1581 ext. 311
Health Services:
Joanna Johnson
jjohnson@davisny.edu
(607) 729-1581 ext. 337
Campus Security:
(607) 729-1581 ext. 411
Title IX is federal law which states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, colleges and universities are required to develop procedures to respond to claims of sexual harassment. The Davis College Office of Student Development’s mission is to serve God by coming alongside students to help impact and transform themselves physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and spiritually. In order to fulfill its mission, Davis is committed to promoting a living, working, and learning environment free of sexual discrimination.
It is the policy of Davis College to provide immediate assistance to victims of sexual assault. The College encourages you to file a police report, however as a victim, you do have several options, noted below. You can pursue any or all options:
Counseling Counselors and Advocates – Members of the College community may contact any of the following local resources for confidential support:
Health
Medical Care – Individuals who have experienced sexual violence should visit the Health Services, a local Emergency Department or the local medical provider of their choice for confidential emergency care, whether or not they have any intention of pursuing an on-campus complaint or complaint with local law enforcement. An individual considering campus and/or law enforcement options against a Respondent (accused individual) should visit a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Nurse (also referred to as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner). SAFE Nurses provide free medical care for victims of sexual assault, and are specially trained in conducting sexual assault exams and collecting and preserving forensic evidence of the assault for possible prosecution of the assailant. Options for seeking medical care include:
A medical exam conducted by a SAFE Nurse (commonly referred to as a “rape kit”) has two goals: (1) to diagnose and treat the full extent of any injury or physical effect and (2) to properly collect and preserve evidence. The exam may include testing and prophylactic treatment for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (“STIs”); a vaginal examination; examining for injuries; and drawing blood. There is a limited window of time (typically 72 to 96 hours) following an incident of sexual assault to preserve physical and other forms of evidence. Gathering such evidence does not commit an individual to pursue legal action against the assailant, but is important for preserving that option.
If you suspect that you may have been given a rape drug, inform the hospital or clinic where you receive medical care and/or ask to provide a urine sample. Rape drugs, such as Rohypnol and GHB, are more likely to be detected in urine than in blood.
Hospitals are not required to report non-identifying information to the College or anyone else. However, hospitals providing care to individuals reporting sexual assault are required to:
Even if an individual who has experienced sexual violence does not have injuries requiring emergency attention, the College encourages that individual to seek medical care as soon as possible.
Most health care providers will encourage an individual seeking medical treatment related to a sexual assault to authorize collection of evidence. (Note: If the individual has not been seen by medical personnel at the time a report is received, the individual will be immediately advised to do so. The College will provide transportation, if needed.)
Be aware that medical office and insurance billing practices may reveal information to the insurance policyholder, including medication and/or examinations paid for or administered. The New York State Office of Victim Services may be able to assist in compensating victims for health care and counseling services, including emergency compensation. More information may be found at: http://www.ovs.ny.gov/files/ovs_ rights_of_cv_booklet.pdf, or by calling 1-800-247-8035. Options are explained here: http://www.ovs.ny.gov/ helpforcrimevictims.html.
Please note that even individuals who can typically maintain confidentiality are subject to exceptions under the law, including when an individual is a threat to him or herself or others and the mandatory reporting of child abuse.
Victim Advocacy
The following agencies also provide assistance to individuals who pursue criminal complaints:
To learn more about these programs, visit the website for the New York State Office of Victim Services (http:// www.ovs.ny.gov/), which funds local victim assistance programs.
The State University of New York and Davis College are committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in College/University-wide and campus programs, activities, and employment. All victims/survivors of these crimes and violations, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction, have the following rights, regardless of whether the crime or violation occurs on campus, off campus, or while studying abroad:
Make a report to: An employee with the authority to address complaints, including the Title IX Coordinator, Direct of Student Development or Human Resources employee, Janet Wright
Campus Security and Fire Safety Report: This report includes all information regarding any on campus crimes, arrests, and disciplinary actions reported as well as any fires reported on campus for the previous three years as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. This handbook also includes Title IX information regarding reporting crime, campus safety personnel, policies for handling crime, fire, and missing persons, as well as information regarding drug and alcohol abuse.
Davis College surveyed students on May 2, 2017. This survey will be conducted every other year.
View the results of the survey here: 2017 Campus Climate Survey Results
