Resources for Victims
Victims of power-based personal
violence should contact the Office
of Campus Police Services, Student
Affairs, or Anti-Violence Initiatives
for information and to facilitate access
to desired campus and community
resources. Persons impacted by violence,
directly or indirectly, can meet with
Anti-Violence Initiatives staff to obtain
confidential counseling, advocacy
services, and to review available
resources on and off campus.
Campus Police will assist the victim
in obtaining a Temporary Restraining
order from Mercer County Superior
Court, Family Division, or during non-
business hours the victim will have the
chance to speak to a Municipal Court
Judge. In addition, Student Conduct
can issue no contact orders
between parties.
e College provides written
notification to students and employees
about existing counseling, health,
mental health, victim advocacy, legal
assistance, visa and immigration
assistance, student financial aid, and
other services available for victims,
both within the institution and in
the community. is notice includes
options and assistance for protective
measures, rights, and reporting
options (see https://oavi.tcnj.edu/
files/2010/08/TCNJ-Rights-for-
Victims-and-Survivors1.pdf).
College Disciplinary Procedures
e College of New Jersey, as an
institution of higher education and a
community dedicated to learning and
the advancement of knowledge, expects
and requires the behavior of community
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sharing the information, but will
be forwarded to Campus Police
anonymously for inclusion in the
annual campus crime report.
When an assault occurs, safety and
medical attention are the most pressing
issues. Victims are strongly encouraged
to obtain prompt medical examinations
and treatment for possible injuries,
sexually transmitted diseases and
pregnancy. If it is within five (5) days
of the assault, evidence can be collected
and preserved by activating the county-
based Sexual Assault Response Team
regardless of the victim's decision to
involve law enforcement. In order
to preserve evidence, victims should
not shower, wash clothing, or disturb
items at the scene of the crime. Once
evidence is collected it can be held for
up to 90 days while victims consider
whether or not to continue with the
legal process. Successful adjudication, in
court or through the campus conduct
process, may be more difficult without
this evidence.
e Campus Sexual Assault Victim's
Bill of Rights mandates that policies,
procedures, and services are designed to
ensure that the needs of victims are met
and that the colleges and universities
in New Jersey create and maintain
communities that support human
dignity. is Bill of Rights can be found
online at http://goo.gl/kgXE2K.
e Office of the Vice President
for Student Affairs and appropriate
departments will work collaboratively
to implement these accommodations
toward the re-establishment of a safe living
and learning environment for all parties.
