Rape and Sexual Assault: Rights of the Complainant

Because of the physical and emotional trauma experienced by victims of sexual offenses and because Moravian College considers rape and sexual assault to be intolerable acts, the following rights are afforded to all complainants:

• To report the rape or sexual assault to The ADVOCATES for Survivors of Sexual Assault at 484 764-9242 (24 hours), or to a primary provider of support.
• To have every effort made to provide confidentiality except as set forth above and as necessary to assure adequate care for victims.
• To contact support agencies such as the Crime Victims Council.
• To have every effort made to provide freedom from intimidation or further harassment by the alleged perpetrator or others.
• To obtain a change of academic or living situation, subject to availability, while proceedings take place.
• To remain present during any judicial proceedings.
• To have at the hearing a member of the faculty, administration, or student body who may provide support but not participate in the hearing. Individuals other than those listed above, including but not limited to family members and attorneys, will not be admitted.
• To be protected against evidence of past sexual history during the process except to the extent permitted by College regulations or by law.
• To be informed of the outcome of the hearing.
• To make up any academic work missed as a consequence of the trauma and the judicial proceedings.

Victim Services
College Policies and Procedures
Definitions of Sexual Offenses
Reporting Offenses
Process and Penalties
Rights of the Complainant
Rights of the Alleged Perpetrator