4.5 Sex Discrimination Response and Recovery
After an incident of Sex Discrimination the victim should consider seeking medical attention as soon as possible at one of the medical facilities listed below. In Ohio, if an individual has experienced Sexual Assault or Rape, evidence may be collected even if the person chooses not to make a report to law enforcement. The University of Cincinnati Health SANE Program has certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) who are specially trained to collect evidence from men and women who have been sexually assaulted. See below for contact information:
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5700.
- TriHealth Center for Abuse and Rape Emergency Services (CARES)
- Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-1111
- Good Samaritan Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220-2489, (513) 865-5163
- It is important that a victim of sexual assault not bathe, douche, smoke, change clothing or clean the bed/linen/area where they were assaulted if the offense occurred within the past 72 hours so that evidence may be preserved that may assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred/or is occurring or may be helpful in obtaining a protection order. In circumstances of Sexual Assault, if victims do not opt for forensic evidence collection, health care providers can still treat injuries and take steps to address concerns of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted disease.
- Victims of Sex Discrimination are encouraged to also preserve evidence by saving text messages, instant messages, social networking pages, other communications, and keeping pictures, logs or other copies of documents, if they have any, that would be useful to University hearing boards/investigators or police.
- As time passes, evidence may dissipate or become lost or unavailable, thereby making investigation, possible prosecution, disciplinary proceedings, or obtaining protection from abuse orders related to the incident more difficult. If a victim chooses not to make a complaint regarding an incident, he or she nevertheless should consider speaking with Xavier University Police Department or other law enforcement to preserve evidence in the event that the victim changes her/his mind at a later date.
Although the University strongly encourages all members of its community to report violations of this policy to law enforcement, it is the victim's choice whether or not to make such a report and victims have the right to decline involvement with the police. The University will assist any victim with notifying local police if they so desire. Xavier University Police Department are sworn police officers with jurisdiction to investigate reports of sexual assault, rape, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking and work closely with local law enforcement in investigating these offenses. The Cincinnati Police Department may also be reached directly by calling 513-765-1212 or in person at any of the District stations (see maps online at the web address below for all addresses, telephone numbers and directions to each District Station.) Additional information about the Cincinnati Police Department may be found online at: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/. The Norwood Police Department may be reached directly by calling 513-458-4520. Additional information about the Norwood Police Department may be found online at: http://norwoodpolice.org/.
Xavier supports those striving for recovery after Sex Discrimination regardless of whether the Sex Discrimination has been reported to Xavier or local law enforcement. Each individual's experience is unique and recovery may go through many stages. Accordingly, Xavier seeks to connect any employee or student affected by Sex Discrimination with a broad network of recovery information and resources both on and off campus. This may include, but is not limited to, crisis intervention/emergency psychological care; hospital and justice system advocacy; educational groups; workshops; individual and counseling; peer education; volunteer opportunities; and collaboration with peers, administration, and family.
Resources for victims of Sex Discrimination include:
| Resource | Address/Location on Campus | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Human Resources | Alumni Center, Room 132 | 513-745- 3638 |
| Xavier Health and Counseling Services (counseling and medical for students) | 1723 Cleneay Ave, Cinti OH 45207 | 513-745-3022 |
| Xavier Campus Advocacy Coordinator | Confidential advocacy and support services during business hours | 513-904-9013 |
| Xavier University Police Department | 1648 Musketeer Drive | 513-745-1000 513-745-2000 |
| Xavier Psychological Services | Sycamore House, 3818 Winding Way, Cinti OH 45207 | 513-745-3531 |
| Title IX Office | 332 Gallagher Student Center | 513-745-3046 |
| Dean of Students | Gallagher Student Center, Suite 300 | 513-745-3166 |
| Center for Mission and Identity | Justice Hall | 513-745-3530 |
| Center for Diversity and Inclusion | Suite 200, Gallagher Student Center | 513-745-1029 |
| Center for International Education | Suite 230, Gallagher Student Center | 513-745-2861 |
| Resource | Address/Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Police Dept. | District 4 4150 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45229 |
Emergencies: 911 Non-Emergencies 513-765-1212 District 4: 513-569-8600 |
| Norwood Police Dept. | 4701 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 | Emergencies: 911 Non-Emergencies 513-458-4520 |
| University of Cincinnati Medical Center | 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 | 513-584-5700 |
| University of Cincinnati Health Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program* | 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219â 513-584-1000 | 513-584-3379 |
| Women Helping Women | 215 E. Ninth Street, 7th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202-6109 | phone 513-977-5541 24-Hour Crisis Line 513-381-5610 TTY 513.977.5545 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati | 898 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | 513-241-7090 |
| Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence | 526 Superior Avenue, Suite 1400 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 |
216-658-1381 888-886-8388 |
| Ohio Domestic Violence Network | 4807 Evanswood Dr, Columbus, OH 43229 | 614-781-9651 |
| Hamilton Co. Court of Domestic Relations | 800 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | 513-946-9000 |
| Hamilton Co. Court of Common Pleas | 1000 Main Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 |
513-946-5800 |
| Juvenile Court | 800 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | 513-946-9200 |
| Hamilton Co. Prosecuting Attorney Victim Services | 230 E. Ninth Street Suite 4000 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 |
513-946-3070 |
| Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati | 215 E 9th St #200, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | 513-241-9400 |
| University of Cincinnati Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic | University of Cincinnati College of Law Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice PO Box 210040 Clifton Avenue and Calhoun Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 |
513-556-0180 |
| Ohio Domestic Violence Network Legal Assistance Program (lawyers available for sexual assault and stalking victims as well) | 4807 Evanswood Drive, Suite 201 Columbus, OH 43229 |
614-781-9651 |
| Cincinnati Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service | 225 E. Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | 513-381-8359 or toll free at 888-628-2577 |
| Visa/Immigration Assistance- see all legal resources above and Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio Su Casa Hispanic Center | 7036 Fairpark Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45216 | 513-761-1588 |
| Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network Greater Cincinnati Chapter | PO Box 19856 Cincinnati OH 45219 |
866-934-9119 |
| Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network | 1-800-565-HOPE http://www.rainn.org |
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| U.S. Department of Justice | 202-514-2000 http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/sexassault.htm |
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| U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights | 1-800-421-3481 http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html |