If You Have Been Accused of Perpetrating Sexual Violence
Learning that you are involved in a sexual violence case can stressful, scary, and emotional. Providence College provides a range of resources, services, and support for students and employees who have been accused of perpetrating sexual violence.
Safety
If you feel you are in immediate danger of harm by another person or yourself, call the Office of Public Safety at 401-865-2222. It is important that physical and emotional needs are met first.
Support and Assistance
The investigation process can be overwhelming and complicated. There are many people at the College who are available to address mental, physical, emotional, and academic needs including:
Provide emotional support and processing after an incident.
Explain and provide academic accommodations including course load reductions or withdrawals.
Send discreet absence notifications.
Make requests for flexibility and/or alternative participation to faculty and supervisors.
Safety planning.
Short-term emergency housing accommodations or housing changes.
Address questions and concerns about institutional policy and procedure.
Confidential resources are confidential by law or by professional standards. These services will not share any identifiable information with Title IX, public safety, the police, parents, or anyone else without permission first, except in cases where there is concern of imminent harm to yourself, someone else, or the campus community. Confidential resources for Student Respondents at Providence College include:
Student Health Center (*confidential) Lower Davis Hall Office: 401.865.2422 Security/EMTs: 401.865.2222 (Available 24/7) Providence College Student Health Center
Title IX Campus Advocates – Title IX Campus Advocates provide confidential advocacy and support services to help individuals learn about their options and rights and assist with accommodation planning and advisor assignments.
Professor Kendra Marasco (Complainant Support) (*confidential) kmarasco@providence.edu Office: Howley Hall 105 Office Phone: 401.865.2524
Mr. Jonathan Gomes (Respondent Support) (*confidential) jgomes3@providence.edu Office: Phillips Memorial Library, Student Success Center, Library 229 Office Phone: 401.865.2470
Even if a resource is not confidential, all student information will be handled in accordance with the regulations established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and maintained on a need-to-know basis.
New Directions Employee Assistance Program (*confidential) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (login code: providencecollege). Conversations with the New Directions Employee Assistance Program are privileged and confidential; they will not report what employees have disclosed to them about an incident to the College or to local law enforcement unless legally obligated to do so.
