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Once evidence is collected it can be held for up to 90 days while victims consider whether or not to press charges. Successful adjudication, in court or through the campus conduct process, may be difficult without this evidence. Reporting Sexual Assault Two-thirds of perpetrators are serial perpetrators, meaning that they will typically assault several victims before being caught. With this in mind The College recognizes that the very act of reporting a sexual assault has the potential to prevent future assaults. Reporting the crime can also help victims regain a sense of personal power and control. Victims can report acts of sexual violence to the Office of Campus Police Services, Student Health Services, Office of the Dean of Students, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, Anti-Violence Initiatives (AVI), Campus Security Authorities, or representatives of the Initial Contact Advocacy Network (ICAN) (http:// oavi.pages.tcnj.edu/toolsfor-everyone/ican/) who are trained to be empathetic listeners and facilitate access to resources. Victims have the right to choose whether or not they pursue police involvement or campus disciplinary proceedings. Victims who choose to participate in legal action for offenses that occur on campus can contact the Office of Campus Police Services at 609.771.2345. If the crime occurred off campus, victims should contact the local police or the Office of Campus Police Services for assistance in reporting the crime to the appropriate police department. Subsequently, the Office of Campus Police Services will work in partnership with the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for investigations and legal proceedings. Victims interested in pursuing campus disciplinary action should contact the Office of the Dean of Students. Detailed information on sexual misconduct violations, grievance procedures, and procedural standards can be found at www.tcnj.edu/ conduct. Consistent with the state's Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights, the campus conduct system permits the victim and alleged violator the right to legal assistance, to have an advisor present, to be afforded accommodations to ensure safety during the hearing, to be informed of the outcome of any violencerelated disciplinary proceeding, and to have the opportunity to file a timely appeal of any disciplinary proceeding involving charges of "Personal Abuse" under the Student Conduct Code. Please note, although Campus Police Services and Student Conduct cannot guarantee complete confidentiality if communicating with others is necessary to complete a full investigation, every effort will be made to preserve the privacy and dignity of all parties. Resources for Victims Victims of sexual offenses should contact the Office of Campus Police Services, the Office of the Dean of Students, and/or the AVI http://oavi.pages.tcnj.edu for information and to facilitate access to desired campus and community resources for emotional, medical, or 11

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