Sexual Assault Response at Eastern Oregon University
I. Mission Statement
Consistent with both the University Mission and the philosophy and Mission of Student Affairs, student matters involving sexual assault shall be student centered and educationally driven for all students involved. Matters will also be handled in ways that support the Union County Sexual Assault Response Team (UC-SART).
II. Goals
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Provide support for victims regardless of where they are in their recovery and/or reporting process through the use of trained campus advocates (Counseling Services, Student Health Center, Residence Life, Women's Center and Student Affairs office)
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Use the situation to aid in the development of all students involved; create "teachable moments" to effect positive and lasting change
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Require students to take responsibility for their actions through campus disciplinary actionsProvide educational programs that effect campus culture, thereby pursuing a safe and healthy environment for students to achieve their academic goals
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Communicate protocols to campus community to increase safety and accessibility for students who want/need to access the system
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Advocates and student affairs departments will provide confidential sexual assault incident and statistical reports to Student Affairs Office
- Refer to SART for legal and necessary medical care
III. Protocols
The following offices have a copy of the In-House Sexual Assault Decision Trees that identify the protocol to be followed when a victim presents at Eastern Oregon University. Protocols are prepared for:
Contact Information for Student Affairs
One University BoulevardLa Grande, OR 97850-2899Phone: 541-962-3635E-Mail: saffairs@eou.edu