Your rights
You have the right to:
Seek medical treatment as soon as possible, including collection of evidence crucial to pursuing criminal charges. By law, evidence is maintained for a specified period of time to allow for this option should a victim not wish to make charges right away.
Have allegations of sexual assault treated seriously; you have the right to be treated with dignity.
Report the incident to University Security.
Report the incident to the police and pursue criminal charges.
Be free from any suggestion that victims are responsible for the commission of crimes against them.
Be free from any suggestion that victims must report crimes to be assured of any other rights guaranteed.
Request a change in your academic or work situation if you are feeling threatened or harassed.
Access support services here at the University or within the Rochester community.
Learn more about your rights by requesting the brochure Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination at x5-9125.
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