REPORTING OPTIONS
In addition to reaching out for support, we
strongly encourage students to report incidents of sexual harassment or assault.
On Campus
You have the right and can expect incidents to
be taken seriously when reported and to have
those incidents investigated and properly resolved through administrative procedures.
 Title IX Coordinator, Christina Daniele,
Office of Human Resources, Donnelly 120
845-575-3349, direct : campus ext 2115
Christina.Daniele@Marist.edu
 Safety and Security: Donnelly, phone ext
2282
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Office of Student Affairs: Rotunda 389,
phone ext. 3515
Off Campus
When a rape, sexual assault or any crime has
been committed against a student, we encourage reporting to the police. If you chose to do
so, you can contact them directly or request
that Security assist you. A representative from
campus is available to accompany you every
step of the way.
 Town of Poughkeepsie Police 485-3666
Marist College is committed to providing a
safe and secure environment where all
members are treated with dignity and respect. To that end, the College takes the
strongest possible stance against sexual
violence in all its forms.
In addition to the information and resources described in this brochure, we offer workshops on sexual assault and dating violence, self-defense and related topics, have print/media resources available,
and offer classes on bystander intervention (how to help in risky situations) called
the Mentors in Violence Prevention.
For further information, contact:
Roberta Staples, Director of Professional
and Student Development
Student Center 369
campus extension 2286
Roberta.staples@marist.edu
Preventing,
Reporting,
& Surviving
Rape and Other Sexual
Offenses
Information and Resources
RESOURCES
IF YOU ARE ASSAULTED….
FACTS AND DEFINITIONS
Confidential Resources
(Things to Consider)
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By the time they complete college, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will have experienced sexual assault
Sexual assault is any sexual act directed
against another person that is forcible or
against that person’s will, or where the person
is incapable of giving consent
Consent is clear, knowing and voluntary.
Consent is active, not passive. Silence, in and
of itself, cannot be interpreted as consent.
Consent is clear permission, and consent cannot be given by a person who is mentally or
physically incapacitated.
Incapacitated is a state where someone cannot
make rational decisions because they lack the
capacity to give knowing consent.. It can be
because the person has a mental disability, is
asleep, is physically restrained, or intoxicated
by alcohol or drugs
Force is the use of physical violence and/or
imposing on someone physically to gain sexual access. It also includes threats, intimidation
and coercion (unreasonable pressure) to overcome resistance and gain consent.
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90 % of victims know their assailant
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Although everyone responds differently, common reactions include fear, depression, inability to concentrate on schoolwork, withdrawal, and post-traumatic stress disorder
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Sexual assault is a violation of the law and
the Marist Code of Student Conduct. Review
the code carefully!
 Safety Are you safe? If not, call 911, the po-
lice or security. If you are safe, call someone
you trust and/or one of the campus or community resources listed
 Medical Attention Immediate medical atten-
tion is important to prevent the spread of
STI’s, treat any wounds (most injuries are not
obvious), or possible pregnancy. These services are available to any victim, are free and
totally confidential. The SAFE (sexual assault
forensic examiner) nurse will meet you in a
private room (at either St. Francis or Vassar
Brothers). You don’t have to press charges
and you consent to each part of the exam, so
you determine what you want done. Call the
Rape Crisis hotline and speak with a trained
advocate 845-452-7272
 Other Concerns
Reporting: see back of brochure for options
Interim measures: Staff in Student Affairs can
meet with you to discuss concerns about academics, housing and dining arrangements, nocontact orders and determine if other adjustments in schedules or housing are necessary. All
adjustments are designed to minimize the burden
on your educational program
Confidential resources cannot let anyone
know that you came forward for support or
help. The only exception is when a student is
in imminent danger of harming themselves or
others.
On-Campus:
Counseling Services: SC 352 ext. 3314
Health Services: SC 352 ext. 3270
Off-Campus:
Rape Crisis/Crime Victims Hotline: 452-7272
Domestic Violence Services of Dutchess
County: 485-5550
Other Campus Resources
There are many other people on campus who
are knowledgeable about the issue and are
people you can trust. They are required to report incidents of sexual assault or sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator, but personally identifiable information will be shared
only if there is fear for your or others’safety.
It will only be shared as necessary with as few
people as possible and all efforts will be made
to protect your privacy. Here are some of
those people available to provide you the support you deserve:
Residence Directors and R.A.’s
Student Affairs Staff