Resources for
the survivor and the accused
When
a sexual assault is reported to campus authorities, the welfare
of the survivor is paramount. This individual is encouraged
to report any/all forms of sexual assault and will be presented
with a variety of options and services.
Survivor
Advocacy
Safe
Campus Project
http://www.umaine.edu/
SafeCampusProject/
|
102 Fernald Hall
Hours
of Operation:
Academic Year Hours: Stop by, call or email for an appointment.
Summer Hours: By appointment only.
|
581-2515 |
The
Safe Campus staff provides confidential survivor advocacy,
support, and referrals to campus and community resources. Advocates
are with survivors as needed and may assist with housing, academic
matters, or judicial processes. Services are confidential and
free of charge.
Penobscot
County Victim Witness Advocate |
97
Hammond, Bangor
Hours: 8am-4:30pm,
Voice mail available to leave a message 24 hours/day. |
942-8552 |
The
Victim Witness Advocate provides information and support for
survivors of rape as the case is prosecuted through the court
system. The office is affiliated with the District Attorney's
Office. The Victim Witness Advocate helps to explain
the survivor's rights, the court process, as well as updated
information in regard to a survivor's case. The level
of confidentiality is high, in that information is not shared
with another agency without consent.
Rape
Response Services, Inc.
http://www.raperesponseservices.com/ |
Bangor |
1-800-310-0000 |
Rape
Response provides 24-hour confidential crisis hotline and referral
for survivors of sexual assault, their friends and family,
or anyone who has questions/concerns related to sexual assault. They
also provide advocates who are available to a survivor as needed
such as through medical procedures or court processes. Advocates
must complete a 45-hour training program for responding to
sexual assault. They provide support immediately after
an incident occurs or whenever the effects are felt. Support
groups are also available. Survivors may retain total
anonymity when using these services if desired. These services
are available free of charge
Medical
Immediate
medical care is strongly encouraged and is important for the
survivor's well-being and for the documentation and collection
of physical evidence. Transportation may be arranged to a local
hospital for medical care and/or collection of evidence kit.
Physical evidence should be collected as soon as possible (within
72 hours) after an incident of sexual assault. To assure
the best chances for successful prosecution, if chosen by the
survivor, the survivor is advised not to wash, douche, brush
teeth, use the bathroom or change clothes (if possible) prior
to going to the hospital.
Eastern
Maine Medical Center
http://emmc.org/default.htm
|
489
State, Bangor
Emergency
Room open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week |
973-8000 |
EMMC
provides 24-hour emergency services and ongoing medical care
on a walk-in or appointment basis. The hospital has nursing
staff trained to treat survivors of sexual assault with attention
to collecting such evidence. The response at EMMC also involves
testing for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy,
and emergency contraception.
St.
Joseph Hospital
http://www.stjoseph-me.org/
|
360
Broadway, Bangor
Emergency
Room open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week |
262-5000 |
St.
Joseph Hospital provides 24-hour emergency services and ongoing
medical care on a walk-in or appointment basis. The hospital
has nursing staff trained to treat survivors of sexual assault
with attention to collecting such evidence. The response at
St. Joseph also involves testing for sexually transmitted infections,
pregnancy testing and emergency contraception.
Student Health Services
http://www.umecut.maine.edu/html/ |
Cutler Health Center
Hours during the academic session are
Mon-Fri, 8am-5:30pm; Sat & Sun, 11am-2pm |
581-4180 |
Student
Health Services provides confidential emergency and ongoing
medical care including STD and pregnancy testing and emergency
contraception. They may provide preventive medications
for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Student
Health Services staff may also arrange for transportation
to and consultation at St. Joseph's Hospital or Eastern Maine
Medical Center. Certain staff members at Student Health
Services are specifically trained to respond to the report
of sexual assault, but they do not collect evidence. They
also provide referral/advice regarding campus and community
resources. It is the policy of the University of Maine
that health care services and assessments (exam and all necessary
laboratory tests) provided by Student Health Services for
students alleging sexual assault are provided for the survivor
at no charge.
Legal/Judicial
Any
survivor of sexual assault is encouraged to immediately contact
the Department of Public Safety. In addition to investigating
the alleged crime, Public Safety will assist the survivor in
getting any necessary medical attention. Every effort will
be taken to protect the rights of the survivor, including soliciting
the survivor's input into the course of the investigation.
If a sexual assault offense is reported to any University Official
other than Public Safety, the survivor should be informed of
his or her option to notify proper law enforcement authorities
and may be assisted in doing so if requested.
Public
Safety
http://www.ume.maine.edu/pubsafe/
|
Public
Safety Bldg.
Open
24 hours |
581-4040
or 911 |
Public
Safety is a sworn law enforcement agency and provides emergency
response, transportation to medical resources, criminal investigation,
liaison with district attorney's office, and referral/advice
regarding University and community resources. They typically
assign a female officer to a female survivor in cases involving
sexual assault.
If
the survivor desires criminal prosecution through the courts,
the matter should be reported to the police in the jurisdiction
where the sexual assault occurred. The County District Attorney's
Office determines if the case will be prosecuted, depending
on the evidence. A Victim Witness Advocate from the County
District Attorney's Office helps survivors of sexual assault
move through the prosecution process. Public Safety is
helpful in exploring this option
Judicial
Affairs
http://www.umaine.edu/deansofstudents/
judicialaffairs.htm
|
Memorial
Union
Hours:
Mon- Fri, 8am-4:30 pm |
581-1409 |
Judicial
Affairs provides adjudication of violations of the Student
Conduct Code, including sexual assault offenses. If the
accused is a student at The University of Maine and the survivor
would like the University to take formal action against the
accused, then the incident should be reported to the Director
of Judicial Affairs. For more information, individuals should
refer to The University of Maine System Student Conduct Code.
Student
Legal Services
http://www.umaine.edu/handbook/SOrg/
student_government.htm
|
By
appt. |
581-1789 |
Student
Legal Services is a professional law office retained by Student
Government. Legal advice and/or representation are provided
to undergraduate students who have paid an activity fee. Student
Legal Services cannot advise or handle cases involving disputes
between undergraduate students. They can provide a list of
referrals to other law offices
Maine
State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
http://www.mainebar.org/lris_main.asp
|
By
appt.
|
1-800-860-1460 |
Lawyer
Referral and Information Service may be able to assist students
through referrals to lawyers who may provide legal assistance.
The Lawyer Referral & Information Service was established
by the Maine State Bar Association to assist the substantial
segment of the public who has difficulty in locating a lawyer
to provide legal services. The Lawyer Referral and Information
Service does not offer legal advice or provide free legal services.
Equal
Opportunity
http://www.umaine.edu/eo/
|
North
Stevens Hall
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8 am-4:30 pm |
581-1226 |
The
Director of Equal Opportunity is responsible for monitoring
the University's response to cases of sexual assault to ensure
that the campus complies with University policy, as well
as Maine and Federal laws and guidelines. When a student
has been accused of sexual assault, the Office of Judicial
Affairs handles the case. When a faculty member or
other employee is accused of sexual assault, harassment or
exploitation, OEO investigates the matter and makes a recommendation
to the appropriate administrator.
Individuals
who believe they have been survivors of sexual assault and
who do not want to take formal action may discuss the matter
with the Director of Equal Opportunity who will explore possibilities
for informal intervention and maintain confidential records. However,
the Office of Equal Opportunity cannot promise confidentiality
for incidents of sexual assault involving physical assault
or where the health and safety of any member of the University
community has been or could be endangered.
Support/Information
Deans
of Students
http://www.umaine.edu/deansofstudents/
|
Memorial
Union
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8 am-5:00 pm or as needed |
581-1406 |
The
Deans of Students provide student advocacy services. The Deans
may provide support and problem solving, arrange necessary
emergency services, offer advice, and make referrals regarding
University and community resources.
Counseling
Center
http://www.umaine.edu/counseling/
|
Cutler
Health Center |
581-1392 |
Hours
during the academic session are Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with 24-hour
emergency phone consultation available by contacting Public
Safety at 581-4040 or 911. Individual counseling services
are provided on-campus, free of charge, to all students registered
for 6 or more credits. Students with fewer than 6 credits
are eligible for crisis consultation, assessment and referral,
group counseling and psychotherapy, and prevention and educational
services. All Counseling Center services and records
are confidential in accordance with Maine State Law.
In-House
Greek Advisors
http://www.ume.maine.edu/greek/
|
Various
available by appt. |
581-4162
for more info. |
Greek
Advisors live in Greek housing and may provide immediate support,
emergency arrangements, and referrals to campus and community
resources.
Residence
Life and Programs
http://www.umaine.edu/rlp/
|
Memorial
Union |
581-4801 |
Residence
Life Staff - Resident Assistants (RA), Resident Directors
(RD) and Village Coordinators (VC) available in the residence
halls. Residence Life Staff provide immediate support
and response, arrange necessary emergency services, offer
advice regarding University and community resources, and
intervene to increase safety. Any survivor of sexual assault
has the right to request a change in living area. If an immediate
threat is felt by a person, the student may be reassigned
a room/space on a temporary basis until such time the threat
is removed or eliminated.
Religious
Organizations
http://www.umaine.edu/deansofstudents/
religiousaffairs.htm
|
Various
available by appt. |
581-1406
for more info. |
Religious
organizations, on campus and in the community, assist individual
students by providing support and referrals to additional resources.
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