Frequently Asked Questions
What are my options when choosing to report an incident to the Campus Advocate Coordinator?
- When a report is made to the Office of the Campus Advocate Coordinator, staff will reach out to the complainant (victim) to offer supportive measures and reporting options. Complainant options include:
- Supportive measures only
- A complainant can choose to receive supportive measures only. They do not have to pursue a formal investigation and can choose to change their mind at any time.
- Report incident to law enforcement
- A complainant has the right to file a report with law enforcement. The Office of the Campus Advocate Coordinator will help coordinate connect the complainant to the appropriate departments. The complainant still has a right to receive supportive measures.
- File a formal complaint with the university
- A complainant has the right to file a formal complaint with the Office of the Campus Advocate Coordinator. This complaint will initiate a formal investigation. The Office of the Campus Advocate will work with all parties, including witnesses, to gather information about the incident. See Haskell's Sexual Misconduct Policy for more information on the procedure. Both the complainant and respondent have a right to receive supportive measures during a university investigation.
Will the Campus Advocate Coordinator automatically make a report to police if I speak to a staff member about prohibited conduct?
No. It is your choice whether you make a report to the police or pursue a criminal process. The Office of the Campus Advocate Coordinator will not contact police without your participation, nor can we pursue a criminal process on your behalf. Although uncommon, in high crime instances, the Campus Advocate Coordinator could deem a situation to be a risk to the Haskell Indian Nations University community and pursue further action. You would be notified of any information and/or processes that would take place. The Campus Advocate Coordinator can help connect you with police and/or advocates to help you navigate the sexual misconduct process.
Is the Office of the Campus Advocate Coordinator a confidential resource?
No. The Campus Advocate Coordinator makes every effort to keep student information as private as possible. There are a few administrators at Haskell Indian Nations University who are privy to situations that occur on campus, but they are not always involved. The Campus Advocate Coordinator cannot share your information with other students, faculty and staff, or parents without your participation or permission through a FERPA form.
If you want to speak to a confidential resource, the Campus Advocate Coordinator can connect you with several on-campus and off-campus options.
What if I report prohibited conduct by someone who is not affiliated with Haskell Indian Nations University? Can I still receive supportive measures?
Yes! The Office of the Campus Advocate Coordinator does not have jurisdiction to investigate cases that happen off campus. However, supportive measures are provided to students regardless of our ability to investigate an incident. The Campus Advocate Coordinator can help navigate accommodations in the academic and residence hall areas. They can also assist in finding appropriate resources to help you feel safe and successful as a student on the Haskell Indian Nations University campus.
What kind of information am I required to report to the Office of the Campus Advocate Coordinator?
We encourage students to report as little or as much as they are comfortable providing. You are not required to provide details to the Campus Advocate Coordinator to receive supportive measures. However, staff members may ask about your immediate safety, medical, and mental health concerns. You always get to decide what to share.
