Campus Crime and Security Act Report - Argosy University

2) Do not shower, bathe, or destroy any of the clothing you were wearing at the time of the attack. It isimportant that evidence be preserved for proof of criminal offense.3) Go to a hospital emergency room for medical care.4) Make sure you are evaluated for the risk of pregnancy or venereal disease. (A medical examination isthe only way to ensure you are not injured and could provide valuable evidence should you decide toseek prosecution of your attacker.)5) Call someone to be with you.It is also recommended that victims call the Rape Crisis Line at 1-800-879-1999 or 615-256-8526. It is open 24hours a day and their counselors can help answer medical and emotional questions at any hour and in completeconfidence.Counseling and Student ServicesReporting the rape to the police is up to the victim, but it is important to remember that reporting a rape is notthe same thing as prosecuting a rape. Victims are strongly encouraged to call the police and report the rape. Ifthe victim requests, Argosy University, Nashville, will assist in identifying off-campus counseling or mentalhealth services. The Institution has professional counselors available through a service called Talk One-2-Onethat students may contact at 1-888-617-3362. The professional counselors can also help identify off-campuscounseling or mental health services.After any campus sexual assaults are reported, the victims of such crimes have the right to request that ArgosyUniversity Nashville personnel take steps or actions reasonably feasible to prevent any unnecessary orunwanted contact or proximity with alleged assailants, including section changes, course drops, and courseadds. Every effort will be made to accommodate reasonable requests. Requests for a leave of absence will alsobe accommodated.As Argosy University does not offer housing, it will not change a student’s living situation.Campus Disciplinary Actions and Victim NotificationOn-campus disciplinary procedures against students will be in accordance with Argosy University-Nashville’spublished Student Conduct Policy and the Appeals Policies. Victims of sexual assault perpetrated by anotherstudent may request the committee responsible for student evaluation hold a disciplinary hearing against theaccused sex offender. The committee responsible for student evaluation will allow both the victim and theaccused to present their case to the committee as part of the disciplinary procedures. Both the victim and theaccused will have the right to have others present during disciplinary procedures. Both the victim and theaccused have the right to be notified of the outcome of such proceedings. The accused will have the right toappeal the committee’s decision based upon due process or bias only.SanctionsIf the institution determines a forcible or non-forcible sex offense has occurred, sanctions that may be imposedupon the sex offender include warning, probation, suspension, dismissal, and referral to law enforcementagencies for prosecution.