Resource & Action Plan for Sexual
Orientation
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Introduction
The GLBT-RP was originally created during the summer of 2000,
as a plan for the University's response to students who are experiencing harassment
or assault based on sexual orientation. Several University offices and community
agencies are included as points of contact.
Each agency under the plan is required to follow the guidelines within the Plan, including having a representative attend an annual training facilitated by the Office of the Dean of Students and forwarding specified non-identifying statistical information (blind report) to the Harassment and Assault Prevention Coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Students.
Although different agencies may have their own procedures in dealing
with harassment, the common goal is to provide support to the person experiencing
harassment. The Plan is written to incorporate services both for the student
experiencing harassment and/or assault based on sexual orientation and to the
accused.
The manual is accessible to students in the Office of the Dean of Students,
the Queer Network for Change (QNC) and CAMP office, The Women's Center, at the
University Sexual Harassment Office in Vance Hall, Student Health Services and
Housing and Residential Education. It will also be accessible off the Office
of the Dean of Students webpage.
The Manual is divided into five sections:
How to Use the Manual
Each of the Sections of the Manual, which are reviewed and
updated annually, contain valuable information for a student experiencing HABSO,
the accused student, a support person or any University personnel likely to
respond to or receive questions about harassment based on sexual orientation.
At the beginning of the fall semester, each agency, department or organization
receiving this Manual will receive updated information.
University Policy
This section contains the Policy on Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination, the University's official policy statement.University Resources
This section contains information about services available on campus for students involved in harassment and/or assault based on sexual orientation. Most services are free, but some do require fees.
Community Resources
This section contains information about non-University agencies that provide services and/or information to assist those involved with harassment based on sexual orientation, including law enforcement and the Orange County Rape Crisis Center.University Office/Agency Protocols and Procedures
This section contains University protocols and procedures as drafted by the respective agencies. Contact information, where appropriate, is also included.Appendices
This section includes training materials, North Carolina laws, other related University Policies, educational information and agency reporting forms.
University Policy
In an effort to be inclusive of all survivors of harassment
based on sexual orientation, regardless of gender, the use of "person being
harassed" or "the harassed" and "harasser" or "accused
student" or gender inclusive pronouns, will be used where appropriate.
Also the acronym HABSO will be used in place of "harassment and assault
based on sexual orientation."
The Non-Discrimination Policy at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed
to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants,
students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Any complaints alleging
failure of this institution to follow this policy should be brought to the attention
of the Affirmative Action Officer. The University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote diversity
in the student population by recruiting and enrolling a larger number of Black,
female, and other minorities as students.
Policy on Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination
The University has adopted an internal policy on non-discrimination
on the basis of sexual orientation. That policy provides that educational and
employment decisions should be based on individuals' abilities and qualifications
and should not be based on irrelevant factors or personal characteristics that
have no connection with academic abilities or job preference. Among the traditional
factors, which are generally "irrelevant" are race, sex, religion,
and national origin. It is the policy of The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill that individuals' sexual orientation be treated in the same manner.
Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable
and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. This policy
prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation does not apply
to the University's relationship with outside organizations, including the federal
government, the military, ROTC, and private employers. Copies of the full text
of this policy are available from each student's dean, director, or department
chair, or from the Office of the Dean of Students or Employee Relations Division
of the University Personnel Department.
Addendum
University Resources
Community Resources
University Office/Agency Protocol and Procedures
Procedure:
Step I: Identification
Notification of Incident to University Offices.
The person being harassed self-identifies to one or more of the following:
- Law Enforcement
University Police
Chapel Hill Police, Carrboro Police
Orange County Sheriff
Durham Police
- Division of Student Affairs
- Medical Service:
- Student Health Services, James A. Taylor Student Health Building
- NC Hospitals Emergency Department, 101 Manning Drive
- Counseling and Psychological Services, James A. Taylor Student Health Building
- Office of the Dean of Students, 450 Ridge Rd., SASB Building (basement):
- Dean of Students
- Harassment and Assault Coordinator
- Judicial Programs Officer
- Academic Assistance
- Student Attorney General, Carolina Union Room 207
- Housing and Residential Education, Carr Building
Step II: Action
In accordance with their own policies, University offices make a reasonable effort to:
- Provide the University service sought by the person being harassed
- Inform the student experiencing HABSO of services available from other providers
- Assist the student in referral to other providers
- As needed, complete Agency follow-up services with the student experiencing HABSO
- If desired, assist the student in reporting the incident
- Forward agency report to the Office of the Dean of Students (See Step III. D.)
Step III: Notification
A. At the request of the student experiencing HABSO, the office of first response will assist in reporting the harassment and/or assault based on sexual orientation to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Regardless of whether the incident is reported to the police, the office of first response will provide information about services available to the harassed person. At the request of this person, the office of first response will make referrals to other services that are requested.
Students accused of harassment and/or assault based on sexual orientation may obtain confidential assistance and counseling at Student Health Services and at Counseling and Psychological Services. These providers will not disclose confidential information without the student's prior consent except under the circumstances outlined in subsection C. 2. below or in response to a civil or criminal subpoena or court order.
Accused students are also encouraged to use the services offered by the Division of Student Affairs and other offices, but should be aware that confidential assistance and counseling are only available at Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services.
B. If the person experiencing the HABSO is in a life-threatening situation, the office of first response will contact emergency personnel.
C. Steps may need to be taken to protect the University Community if the person being harassed elects not to make a formal report to the police under step 3. A. above, if the alleged harassment occurred on University premises or the premises of an organization or group officially recognized by the University.
- Provider Agencies, except as noted in C.2. below, will report, as soon as practical, the following information to the Dean of Students, or designate, and the University Police:
- The allegation that harassment based on sexual orientation occurred;
- Any information about the surrounding circumstances (e.g., time, general location, weapons or vehicles involved) that might assist the University Police to establish the assailant's pattern of behavior so it can be compared with other reports of harassment based on sexual orientation for similarities. Information that may allow the person experiencing the harassment and/or assault to be identified will not be reported. For example, the general location of the incident should be reported, but not the exact address. The Dean of Students or designate will, in turn, report this to the University Legal Staff.
- In accordance with North Carolina statutory provisions governing Physician/Patient privilege and Psychologist/Client privilege, Student Health Service providers, including providers in Counseling and Psychological Services, will make the report referred to in C.1. only with the consent of the harassed person, or in accordance with the recognized professional standards or if the information received indicates this is another identifiable potential victim. In the latter case, the appropriate law enforcement agency must be notified to provide necessary protection.
D. During the last week of each academic semester and end of second summer sessions, each University office or community agency will forward to the Office of the Dean of Students a completed confidential report of all known incidents of HABSO. The information collected will assist the University in determining support services needed and the type and content of educational programs that should be developed for the University community. The anonymous data also provides statistical information for the annual campus security report required by the Campus Security Act.
Each report will contain the following information:
- Number of incidents of harassment/assault based on sexual orientation reported to the campus office or agency during the semester
- General location of the harassment/assault based on sexual orientation (i.e., on or off campus)
- When, in relationship to the report, the harassment/assault based on sexual orientation occurred (within the past month, within the past six months, within the past year)
- Whether the victim was enrolled at the time of the harassment and/or assault.
- Whether the harassment and/or assault based on sexual orientation has been reported to other agencies
Step IV: Follow-Up
Case follow-up, Community Education, Response Plan Evaluation, and Annual Report (coordinated by Office of the Dean of Students):Individual office or agency follow-up may occur with the student experiencing HABSO or accused student's consent.
The Office of the Dean of Students, in cooperation with other University organizations (such as the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Issues Committee) or community agencies that wish to participate, will facilitate efforts to provide campus-wide education on issues of sexual orientation. At least annually, the Office of the Dean of Students will convene a meeting of University Agency providers (and invite community agencies to participate) to review the Response Plan, evaluate its effectiveness and make changes as needed. The annual report of incidents of harassment based on sexual orientation, community education efforts, and response plan operation will be compiled in conjunction with the Response Plan Committee and forwarded to the Chancellor by the Office of the Dean of Students.
HOW TO, AND WHERE TO GO, TO REPORT AN INCIDENT:
The protocols and procedures about HABSO of any and all departments must follow the basic premises of this University Response Plan.
University offices and agencies' protocols and procedures vary in length, breadth, and depth. However, each university office or agency protocol fosters a safe atmosphere in which a student may report an incident. Each department maintains the student's confidentiality and provides the student with information regarding the available resources.
The next several pages are dedicated to university office and agency protocols and procedures. If you have any specific questions about a protocol or procedure, please contact the specific office or the Office of the Dean of Students at (919) 966-4042.
The following offices/agencies' protocols and procedures are contained in this section:
- Office of the Dean of Students
- Student Judicial System
- Housing and Residential Education
- Academic Affairs
- Department of Athletics
- Student Health Services
Office of the Dean of Students
Harassment based on Sexual Orientation Response Protocol
The Harassment and Assault Prevention Coordinator [HAPC] within this office is the personnel who receives reports of incidents of harassment based on sexual orientation. Any staff member within the Office of the Dean of Students can receive a report in the HAPC's absence.
Regardless of whether the person being harassed has reported to another University office, the HAPC will provide information about the services available to the student. It is the goal of this office that the person being harassed be empowered to make her/his own informed decisions.
The following steps outline the HAPC's response:
- Notification
The student experiencing HABSO may self-identify or a University office may notify this office of a possible incident harassment based on sexual orientation.
- Action
- Once the HAPC is notified, the HAPC will make reasonable efforts to:
- Provide emotional support and assistance to the student
- Advise the student experiencing HABSO of her/his rights and options
- Inform the person being harassed of other services available from other providers
- If desired, conduct follow-up services with the student
- If desired, assist the student in making a formal report to law enforcement
- With their consent, assist the student being harassed by making referrals to provider agencies
- Contact the appropriate emergency personnel if the student is in a life-threatening situation
- Reporting
If the incident took place on University premises or the premises of an officially recognized organization of the University, the HAPC will report the following, as soon as possible, to the University Police:
- Incident's occurrence
- Information regarding the circumstances
If the student does not wish to file a formal report, then this information will be delivered in a manner so as to protect the confidentiality of him/her.
The purpose of reporting this information to the University Police is to help protect the safety of the members of the University community.
Student Judicial System
This document only represents a set of guidelines; because flexibility is important in dealing with these issues, there may be good reasons for varying from these guidelines in a given case.
In accordance with the University's response to HABSO, the Student Judicial System recognizes the need to provide options for students who are being harassed based on sexual orientation. At the same time, the System must ensure that the rights of students accused of harassment are also protected. The following procedures are designed to protect the rights of both parties. Both parties are also to be kept informed as the case progresses through the Student Judicial System.
- Notification
An alleged incident of harassment and/or assault based on sexual orientation will generally be reported by the complainant to either the Judicial Programs Officer or the Student Attorney General for the school in which the accused student is enrolled. The Judicial Programs Officer and the Student Attorney General share information with each other. Before the Student Attorney General notifies the accused student [hereafter "accused"] of the complaint, the Judicial Programs Officer confers with the complainant to discuss the specific procedures that will be used, as well as all of the possible outcomes (e.g., no charge, not guilty, guilty, various sanctions, the rights of the accused student). If the Harassment and Assault Prevention Coordinator has not yet been notified, the complainant will be encouraged to contact that person for information and support. The Judicial Programs Officer will give the complainant a copy of the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance. The Attorney General will send the accused a letter notifying him/her that a complaint has been filed, and that he/she should contact the Attorney General immediately to set up an appointment.
- Investigation Stage
The Attorney General will conduct a preliminary investigation; at a minimum, this will involve talking with both the complainant and the accused. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to show that a violation of the Code of Student Conduct probably occurred. At the beginning of her/his first conversation with the accused, the Attorney General will specify, both verbally and in writing, that the accused need not answer any questions; if the accused chooses not to answer any questions, the Attorney General will share the complaint and any other evidence with the accused, and explain the process that will be taken to determine whether a charge will be made. Additionally, the Attorney General will remind the accused of his/her right to contact an attorney to discuss the possible ramifications of this student judicial proceeding on any pending or potential criminal case or any other matter. The accused will also be encouraged to meet with the Judicial Programs Officer to discuss the possible outcomes, and to address any questions he/she might have about the Instrument. As soon as the Attorney General decides whether to make a charge, she/he will notify both the complainant and the accused of his/her decision in writing. Additionally, the Judicial Programs Officer will usually notify the Harassment and Assault Prevention Coordinator so that support services will be available for the complainant. If the Attorney General decides not to make a charge, no information about the accusation will be retained in the disciplinary file of the accused.
- Pre-Hearing Stage
If a charge is made, the Attorney General may assign the case to an Assistant Attorney General, who will then appoint and Investigator and a Defense Counsel. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for fully informing the accused of his/her rights under the Instrument. The Investigator will be expected to keep the complainant fully informed of all aspects of the investigation, and the Defense Counsel will be expected to do the same for the accused. The Assistant Attorney General will ensure that communication with all parties is prompt and frequent, that all witnesses are contacted, and that adequate preparations are made for the hearing. The complainant should not be assigned any of these tasks, but only should be used as a resource for information. The Judicial Programs Officer and the Attorney General, in consultation, will determine whether the matter is "inappropriate for hearing and decision by a student court." [Instrument IV.E.1.a.1] If it is found to be appropriate for a student court, a hearing date will be set with reference to the Student Court docket. If it is inappropriate for a student court, the Judicial Programs Officer will schedule a University Hearings Board.
- Hearing Procedure
When the case convenes for a hearing, the Judicial Programs Officer and the Attorney General will attend. The seating arrangement of the hearing will be designed to ensure that the complainant and the accused are separated to the greatest extent possible. If the accused requests an open hearing, the request will only be granted with the written consent of the complainant. The complainant will be permitted to remain at the entire hearing (except for court deliberations). Additionally, both the complainant and the accused may have a non-lawyer support person to accompany them throughout the process. These support persons may not participate in the hearing. During the court deliberations, the Judicial Programs Officer will ensure that both the complainant and the accused have an acceptable, and separate, place to await the court's decision.
- Post-hearing
After the hearing, both the complainant and the accused will receive written notification of the outcome of the proceeding, including information about any sanction imposed in the case of a guilty verdict.
Training for the Student Judicial System
The participants in the Student Judicial System receive training from the Harassment and Assault Prevention Coordinator, the Judicial Programs Officer and other Service Providers.
Contact Numbers
- Judicial Programs Officer
966-4042, Carr Bldg., CB#5100, UNC- Office of the Student Attorney General
966-4084, Suite D, Room 207, Carolina Union, CB#5210, UNC
Housing and Residential Education
Written for use by Department of University Housing and Residential Education Staff, including Resident Advisors (RAs), Assistant Area Directors (AADs), Area Directors (ADs), when a student has reported to them that she/he has experienced HABSO. It is important to remember to empower the student at all times to enable them to make her/his own choices. It is also critical for RAs, AADs, and ADs, to respect and fulfill their responsibility to inform their respective supervisor of the incident to ensure that support and resources are provided to the student.
- RAs take the following steps:
- Provide EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.
- Make sure the student feels safe and inquire about bodily injury.
- Determine the level of medical emergency (if applicable)
- If the student was assaulted, provide the following guidance regarding MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
- Encourage the student to seek medical attention through the Student Health Services.
- Assist in arranging transportation through University Police.
- Remind the student to take a change of clothes with her/him to the SHS (in cases of sexual assault)
- Encourage the person to refrain from bathing, or changing clothes before seeking medical or police help.
- Have the student save any item that has been handled by the harasser/assailant.
- INFORM the student experiencing HABSO of options about reporting.
If the student was assaulted, seeking medical treatment does not obligate her/him to press charges but it allows her/him to do so later since the Student Health Service will collect the necessary evidence. That decision can be made after medical assistance has been obtained and after being informed of options. Reporting the incident does not obligate the student experiencing HABSO to press charges at any time. She/He may make a "blind report" to the police. That puts the information on file so that the option is available at a later date. The student maintains control over the process regarding legal or judicial procedures. If the harassment and/or assault occurred on campus, it should be reported to the campus police where it occurred. If the harassment/assault occurred off campus, it should be reported to the local police where it occurred. If the student experiencing HABSO chooses to press charges, she/he may choose to prosecute through the criminal courts, the student judicial system (Honor Court), or both.
- Let the survivor know that the RA will maintain the strictest CONFIDENTIALITY.
The RA is required to notify the Area Director of the incident. The AD must inform the Assistant Director on call who will inform the Dean of Students Office and the University Police of statistical information. The RA must not discuss it with co-RAs, friends of the student experiencing HABSO, parents, friends, or the alleged harasser/assailant under any circumstances.- Regardless of when the HABSO occurred, contact them immediately and use an incident report to inform the AD of the following information:
- Nature of the incident
- When it occurred
- Where the student experiencing HABSO lives
- The name of the student (only with the student's consent)
- Where the incident occurred
- Information about or identity of the alleged harasser/assailant
- Where the accused lives (if known)
- If the incident was reported to the police
- MAINTAIN SUPPORT and contact with the student.
Offer to accompany her/him to any support office she/he chooses.- Inform the student experiencing HABSO that the Area Director will communicate to her/him, either in person or in writing about the possibility of the following options:
- Alternative housing options
- Reporting options
- Referral to support agencies
- Link with other departments responding to the incident
- Follow-up
- Area Directors take the following steps:
- Upon receiving the information that a student has experienced HABSO, the AD is to NOTIFY the Regional Assistant Director, or the Assistant Director on call. Such notification should occur regardless of when the harassment and/or assault took place.
- He/She will be asked to write a blind report and then report to the Regional Assistant Director. This information will be sent to the Dean of Students Office and University Police for statistical purposes. Utilizing the information from the Incident report, the "blind report" should include the following information:
- Nature of the incident
- When it occurred
- Confirmation that the student is an on-campus resident
- Where the harassment and/or assault occurred
- Any notable information that might help identify the harasser/assailant
- Offer SUPPORT AND RESOURCES to the survivor. An individual meeting is encouraged and might be most supportive if the student experiencing HABSO is agreeable. The following information must be communicated in writing. Have the RA hand deliver the letter to the survivor. It should include the following:
- Medical assistance information
- Resource agency names and phone numbers
- On-campus resourcesOptions regarding reporting and pressing charges
- Encourage seeking assistance from any of the available resources or yourself
- Educate the student being harassed about REPORTING OPTIONS.
If the student was assaulted, they should immediately seek medical treatment both for medical reasons and for evidence collection. This is not a report to the police.The student should then immediately report the assault to the University Police. This may be done anonymously, if desired. Also, reporting to the police does not obligate the student to press charges, but informs the police that the incident occurred and allows the student experiencing HABSO to tell the story while it is still fresh in her/his memory.
A student experiencing harassment should also seek to report the incident to the Office of the Dean of Students. They can provide guidance with academic needs, reporting options, and other forms of personal support.
A student has the option of pressing charges through:
- Criminal court system
- Student judicial system (Honor Court)
- Both the criminal court system and the student judicial system
At all times, the student being harassed maintains the right to choose to proceed further or not to proceed further.
- MAINTAIN CONTACT with the RA and, if possible, the student being harassed and continue to offer assistance and availability. Reiterate with the RA the importance of maintaining confidentiality and not discussing the incident with anyone except the survivor.
- ASSESS HOUSING NEEDS OF THE STUDENT. There may be circumstances in which a room change would be helpful to the student being harassed. The Area Director must discuss this with the student and, with the student's consent, pursue the options available to the harassed student through the Assignments Office. Do not simply leave it up to the student. The fewer people that she/he has to tell the story to the better. The Area Director should also inform the Assistant Director on call of any arrangements that are made.
- Harassed Student and Accused Student Live in the Same Area
Circumstances may occur in which both the student being harassed and the accused student(s) live in the same residential community. It is important as staff members to offer complete non-judgmental support to each party involved and to avoid taking sides. Both parties need the assistance of staff members and should be offered resources. As in all cases, it is crucial that Resident Advisors not discuss these issues among themselves or with other residents. Absolute confidentiality must be maintained.- Housing Assistance to Off-Campus Students
If the student is an off-campus student, Housing and Residential Education may be asked to provide assistance through the provision of a "safe space" room on a short-term basis if such space is available. Short-term accommodations may be provided for 1-3 days at no charge to the student. Typically such requests are made to Housing & Residential Education's Assistant Director on call, and by the Assistant Dean and Harassment and Assault Prevention Coordinator. The Assistant Director on call will contact the Area Director on call with regard to available rooms. If a room is available, the AD on call will then discuss arrangements for key checkout and check-in with the student. The AD should verify that the individual does or does not check in and inform the Assistant Director on call so they may follow up with the Dean of Students accordingly. After 3-4 days, the individual may sign a residence hall contract and pay a pro-rated single room rate for the remainder of the semester/year if a single room is available. Any exceptions to the 3-4 day stay will be made on a case-by-case basis with the Director of Housing & Residential Education.
Academic Affairs
Response Protocol for HABSO
The following protocol has been designed and approved for the University's various Colleges and Professional Schools.
Identification of a student who has been harassed based on sexual orientation or is an alleged assailant and is in need of academic relief is to be made to the designated representative (see attached listing) of the appropriate college or professional school. Academic relief may take a variety of forms (exam excuse, dropping a course, or withdrawal), as deemed appropriate after consultation between the academic officer and the student. A student who has been involved in harassment based on sexual orientation need not provide details after identification, but may rely on the designated representative to provide verification when necessary.
All attempts should be made to provide confidentiality for the student as much as academic procedures allow.
Referrals should be made to contact persons in other departments or agencies (Student Health, Housing, etc) as requested by the student. A list of contacts is attached to the overall University Response Plan.
The contact person should fill out a report form as soon as possible and send to the Dean of Students office.
If you do not see your school listed below, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students (966-4042) and they will assist you.Academic Contacts
- General College and Arts and Sciences
Barbara Stenross, Assistant to the Dean
116 Steele Building, CB# 3110
966-5116
Carolyn Cannon, Associate Dean
213 Steele Building, CB# 3110
962-1164 or 966-5116
- School of Journalism
Tom Bowers, Senior Associate Dean
117 Carroll Hall, CB# 3365
962-1204
- School of Law
Winston Crisp, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Van-Hecke Wettach Hall, CB# 3380
962-5106
- Graduate School
Michael Poock, Assistant Dean
200 Bynum Hall, CB# 4010
962-6329
Department of Athletics
Response Protocol for HABSO
The following protocol has been developed for use in conjunction with the GLBT Response Plan. Questions about the protocol should be directed to Dr. Janice Hilliard at 966-4102.
Dr. Hilliard has been selected by the Department of Athletics as contact person to assist in harassment based on sexual orientation situations. Identification of a student-athlete, who has been involved in an incident of harassment based on sexual orientation and is in need of relief from athletic participation or other assistance, is to be made to Dr. Hilliard. A student-athlete, who has been involved in harassment based on sexual orientation incident, need not provide details after verification, but may rely on the contact person to provide verification when necessary.
Every attempt will be made, consistent with the Department's responsibilities pursuant to the Response Plan, the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance, and University disciplinary policies, to protect the privacy of the student-athlete.
Dr. Hilliard will assist with referrals in other appropriate departments and agencies (Colleges and Professional Schools, Student Health, Housing, etc.) as requested by the student. A list of contacts is attached to the overall University Response Plan. As contact person for the department, Dr. Hilliard will also fill out required non-identifying reports for the Dean of Students office.
Counseling and Psychological Services Staff (CAPS)
Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) staff members will be available to see students receiving harassment based on sexual orientation when they are initially seen at SHS and/or for counseling later.
For people who present during the day, the nurse notifies CAPS for an Urgent Care and Consultation appointment. The assigned CAPS personnel will be responsible for immediate care if indicated, as well as making sure that future appointments are made available to the student.
For people who present during the night, the nurse will assess whether immediate psychological intervention is necessary. If psychiatric consultation is needed, the usual protocol of calling the Psychiatric Resident will be followed. If the student was sexually assaulted, rape crisis companions are available from the Orange County Rape Crisis Center to help support both the survivor and her/his partner.
University Response Plan
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recognizes the importance of assisting a student who is being harassed based on sexual orientation in regaining a sense of personal control over her/his life and the decisions she/he makes. In this respect, several University agencies coordinate efforts to offer services to the student and others upon whom harassment based on sexual orientation might have an impact.
This Response Plan establishes a cooperative course of action for the University in event of harassment based on sexual orientation of a UNC-CH student. The assistance of University agencies is equally available to the person being harassed and the accused, provided they are UNC-CH students.
Certain University agencies have been identified as being available for assistance to a student being harassed based on sexual orientation. In addition to providing service particular to its area of responsibility (i.e., medical, psychological, law enforcement), Response Plan agencies will be available to inform the student of other service providers and will, at her/his request, help the student contact an agency from which she/he wishes to seek assistance. (See Response Plan.)
PHONE NUMBERS:
Rape Crisis Center 967-7273 or 1-800-616-3696 Family Violence Prevention Center 929-7122 or 1-866-929-7122 UNC-CH Police 962-2120 Chapel Hill Police 968-2760 Carrboro Police 942-8541 UNCH paging 966-4113 UNCH ER 966-4721
University Resources
Where to go on campus for assistance
Many offices on campus provide assistance to students in crisis. A student who is experiencing issues related to harassment based on sexual orientation is a student who may be in crisis. This student often needs various types of assistance-academic, financial, medical, psychological and housing assistance. Sometimes, this student in crisis does not know what resources are available.
The following pages guide the student through many of the University resources available. This listing is not necessarily each and every resource available, but contains a significant number of available resources. Every attempt was made to insure that the information included in this list is accurate, however, departments and agencies do sometimes change the types and numbers of services they provide. When and if the services provided do change, the student should contact the Harassment and Assault Prevention Coordinator to determine where else the student may seek out such service.
University Resources
Law Enforcement:
- University Police, 911 (emergency) or 962-6565
Division of Student Affairs:
Medical Services:
- Student Health Service, 966-3650 or after hours 966-2281
- Emergency Room, 966-5054 or 966-4721
Counseling Services:
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), 966-3658
Office of the Dean of Students:
- Dean of Students, 966-4042
- Harassment and Assault Coordinator, 966-4042
- Judicial Programs Officer, 966-4042
- Academic Assistance, 966-4042
Student Attorney General's Office:
- Student Attorney General, 966-4084
Housing and Residential Education:
- Student and Staff Services, 962-5406
University Sexual Harassment Office:
- Chief Sexual Harassment Officer, 962-3026
Transportation:
- Point to Point (P2P), 962-7867
Community Resources
Several agencies within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-Orange County community provide services, which are available to University of North Carolina students. Municipalities support many of these agencies, such as law enforcement agencies. Other agencies are non-profit and are supported through private donations and the United Way.
Again, every effort was made to secure the most accurate information as of this publishing. However, the University does not, nor is not, responsible for any changes in the services offered by any of the agencies. Every effort will be made to maintain updated information for the services provided by the agencies. Some of the agencies request fees for service.
It is the student's responsibility to work out any payment arrangements
if fees are required. It is also the student's responsibility to find out what
her/his responsibilities are regarding seeking assistance from the community
agency.
Caveat: The University is not connected in any way to any of these agencies.
Any fees accrued as a result of using the service are solely the responsibility
of the student and are not included as a part of student fees nor attached to
the student's University account.
Resources where incidents of HABSO can be reported and that provide services complementing those offered through the University:
Appendices
FAQ's, forms, laws, educational information and University policies
The following information is being provided in this manual in response to frequent requests for availability of certain materials. Much of the material included does not fit anywhere else in the book, but fits nicely in an appendices section.
This section is subject to constant updating and additions. Updates and additions should include information stating whether the document replaces in whole or in part and also where to place the document.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Where can a student report harassment based on sexual orientation?
LIST OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES IN THE RESPONSE PLAN
(all area codes are 919 unless otherwise noted)
| Center for Healthy Student Behaviors | CB# 7470, Student Health Bldg. | 966-6586 |
| Counseling and Psychological Services | CB# 7471, Student Health Bldg. | 966-3658 |
| Department of Athletics | CB# 8500, 082A Dean Smith Activities Center | 962-6000 |
| General College and Arts and Sciences | CB# 3110, 116 Steele Building | 966-5116 |
| Graduate School | CB# 4010, 200 Bynum Hall | 962-6329 |
| Housing and Residential Education | CB# 5500, Carr Building | 962-5406 |
| Office of the Dean of Students | CB# 5100, 01 Steele Building | 966-4042 |
| School of Journalism | CB# 3365, 117 Carroll Hall | 962-1204 |
| School of Law | CB# 3380, Van-Hecke Wettach Hall | 962-5106 |
| Student Attorney General's Office | CB# 5210, 207 Student Union | 966-4084 |
| Student Health Services | CB# 7470, Student Health Bldg. | 966-2281 |
| Student Legal Services | CB# 5210, 065A Carolina Union | 962-5875 |
| Transportation Office | CB# 1605, 720 Airport Road, Suite 230, 386 | 962-7036 |
| University Police/Public Safety | CB# 1600, 430A Security Services Building | 962-8100 |
| University Sexual Harassment Office | CB# 1043, 104 Vance Hall | 962-3026 |
| Women's Health Clinic | CB# 7470, Student Health Building | (day) 966-3650 (night) 966-2281 |
| Carrboro Police Department | 968-7709 |
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| Chapel Hill Police Department | 968-2760 |
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| Chapel Hill Women's Center | 968-4610 |
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| Hillsborough Police Department | 732-9381 |
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| Orange County Rape Crisis Center |
968-4647 (business line) |
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| Orange County District Attorney | 732-9334 |
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| Orange County Public Defender's Office | 968-0200 |
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| Orange County Sheriff's Office | 942-6300 (Chapel Hill) 644-3050 (Hillsborough) |
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| Family Violence Prevention Center | 929-7122 or 1-866-929-7122 (24 Hour Crisis Line) |
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| Orange-Person-Chatham Area Program | (Mental Health) 913-4000 |
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| UNC Hospitals | 966-4131 (Information) 966-5643 (Emergency Medicine) 966-4738 (Psychiatric Services) |
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