student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

Appendix C – Sexual Assault PolicyEmergency Telephone Number 225-216-8888When reporting a sexual assault, confidentiality is vital. Sexual assault- an act of violence in which a person subjects a victim to contact ofa sexual nature against the victim’s will - is an illegal act on the BRCCcampus. Sexual assault includes rape, assault to com mit rape, sexualbattery, aggravated sexual battery, object rape, statutory rape, sodomy,aggravated sodomy, public indecency, and stalking. Sexual assault, in itsvarious forms, is defined under Louisiana law.Procedures1. Students should immediately report incidents of sexual assaultto the BRCC Office of Public Safety.2. The Office of Public Safety will write an inci dent report and notifythe Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.3. Students will be assisted in seeking counseling and follow-upmedical care, addressing academic concerns, and reportingincident(s) to the appropriate authorities. It is crucial that avictim receive prompt medical attention. For medical andcounseling services, contact the Baton Rouge Crisis InterventionCenter’s 24-hour crisis line at 225.924.39004. A victim of sexual assault should preserve any evidence thatcan be used to prove an occurrence of sexual assault. Victimsare advised to consult law enforcement officials beforeshowering, bathing, changing, or laundering clothing wornduring an as sault. Even if a victim bathes, showers, or somehowcompromises evidence, the victim should report the assault.Valuable informa tion can still be obtained and an investigationconducted from remaining evidence taken from a victim’sperson.5. After a sexual assault is reported, campus personnel should takereasonable and necessary steps to secure the crime scene andprotect the victim.66