Saint Martin’s University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment that encourages its students’ social, emotional, and intellectual growth. The University seeks to protect the rights of all members of the University community and to foster respect and dignity. As such, the University will not tolerate sexual assault or sexual misconduct in any form, including but not limited to rape, acquaintance or date rape, and/or sexual harassment.

Students, faculty, or staff charged with sexual assault/misconduct can be prosecuted in accordance with the Washington State Criminal Code as well as subjected to the appropriate discipline pursuant to applicable faculty or staff handbook or student conduct codes and the University judicial system. University judicial action includes the possibility of an offender’s expulsion from school.

Prevention, intervention and education programs specifically addressing sexual assault and rape are regularly sponsored by a variety of organizations at Saint Martin’s University. The SMU Office of Campus Safety and Security, SMU Counseling Center, and the Office of Campus and Residence Life present sexual assault programs; the topic is also addressed at first year seminar. The Director of Counseling Services acts as the Sexual Assault Coordinator for Saint Martin’s University.

If a sexual assault or rape should occur, the victim should take the following actions:

• Go to a safe place
• Call 911 or go (as soon as possible) to a hospital emergency room or a private doctor’s office; even if you feel your physical injuries are not serious, you may have unseen cuts and bruising that need medical attention.
• Tell the medical facility you were sexually assaulted and request a forensic evidence exam. If you would like to report the crime at this time, ask them to call the police.
• Ask the medical facility to call a support person for you (such as a family member, friend, or sexual assault advocate).
• For medical and forensic evidence purposes, it is important that you not shower, wash, or douche after the assault. It is also important to save clothing and any other evidence of the assault in a paper bag.
• Continue to receive support for yourself.

Support is available to students whether or not an incident occurs on campus; students can receive support from the SMU Counseling Center, Old Main, Room 203, (360-438-4513 or 360-438-4371), or a variety of off-campus referrals such as Safeplace (Rape Relief/Women’s Shelter services 360-754-6300), or the Crisis Clinic (360-586-2800). The academic support for a victim of sexual assault/misconduct may be changed by the Dean of Student Services if requested by the victim, provided such changes are reasonably available.

Victims are encouraged to immediately report all incidents to Campus Security at 360-438-4555 or Lacey Police at 911 or 360-459-4333. Reporting does not obligate prosecution, but it does make legal action possible if a decision to prosecute is made at a later date; the earlier an incident is reported, the easier it is to collect valuable evidence. Victims have the option of keeping their report of sexual assault confidential, protecting their right to anonymity when making a report to the SMU Counseling Center, Safeplace, or the Crisis Clinic. University conduct action, criminal prosecution, and civil suit are options available to sexual assault victims. To begin University conduct action a victim should file a report with the SMU Counseling Center, SMU Security, Lacey Police, or the Dean of Students. Sanctions for violation of the SMU Conduct Code may range up to and include suspension or expulsion from Saint Martin’s University.

Drug facilitated rape
Drugs may deliberately be placed in any drink, not just alcohol; effects may range from the sensation of well-being and short term memory loss to an apparent aphrodisiac and intoxication effect. Serious adverse effects such as seizures, insomnia, anxiety, nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, comatose, and death may also occur. Some common side effects of these drugs include a drunken appearance, drowsiness, light-headedness, staggering, confusion, muscle relaxation, and amnesia that may last up to 24 hours; common sense and good judgment may be seriously impaired.
If a person has reason to believe they or someone else has been drugged and/or assaulted, go to a safe place, call Campus Security at #4555 or local police by dialing 911. Go to a medical facility for immediate treatment of any injuries. Call for support.

Resources for Support and Assistance:
Police, Fire, and Medical ……....911
SMU Counseling Center………...360-438-4513 or 4371
SMU Office of Campus Safety
and Security ……………….........360-438-4555
SMU Dean of Student Services ..360-438-4367
Safeplace (Rape Relief/Women’s
Shelter Services) ..………...........360-754-6300
The Crisis Clinic…..….……….....360-586-2800

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