UCSB Police Officers Pledge to Sexual Assault Survivors
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If you are sexually assaulted you have many rights, including the right to report
the assault to us if you wish. If you want to make a report to the Police we are
committed to the following principles:
- WE WILL meet and talk with you, and a support person if you wish, at a place of your choice in this area.
- If you feel more comfortable talking with a female or male officer, WE WILL do our best to accommodate your request.
- WE WILL take your assault seriously, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, or whether the assault is stranger, acquaintance, or alcohol-related.
- WE WILL not pre-judge you. Our position is that perpetrators, not their victims, are responsible for crimes.
- WE WILL treat you and your assault with sensitivity, dignity, understanding, and courtesy.
- WE WILL assist you in arranging for your medical needs, including hospital treatment if necessary.
- WE WILL help you connect with an advocate, on or off campus, to assist you with your safety, counseling, advocacy, and any other needs.
- WE WILL not release your name to the public or to the press.
- WE WILL discuss with you the criminal justice process.
- WE WILL fully investigate your assault, which may lead to arrest and prosecution of the offender. You will be kept informed throughout the entire process.
- WE WILL continue to be available for you, to answer your questions, to explain the systems and processes involved, and to be a willing listener.
--UCSB Police Officers
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