Understanding Confidentiality:
When considering reporting options, complainants should be aware that certain
University personnel can maintain strict confidentiality, while others have mandatory
reporting and response obligations.
Not all campus reporting authorities, i.e. Resident Assistants, Area Coordinators, Faculty, Staff, UPD, Counselors, Healthcare Professionals, are equally confidential and fall under three categories; strictly confidential, mostly confidential, and anonymous.
Strictly Confidential. These resources offer services under the strictest of confidence; nothing will be shared without your written permission, except in extreme circumstances. An exception is when the health provider believes that you are a danger to yourself or others, i.e. suicidal or homicidal tendencies.
Strictly Confidential Resources on Campus: The following individuals are not required to report information about an incident to the Title IX Officer without a complainant’s permission. Non-reporters include physical and mental health professionals, including licensed counselors who provide mental health counseling to members of the University community and those who act under the supervision of a health care employee.• The University Counseling Center is available for you at no charge for enrolled students, call (985) 549-3894, located in the Student Union Annex, North Entrance.• University Health Center, 985-549-5718, located in the Student Union Annex, South Entrance. • For confidential help 24/7, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline 1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or visit RAINN.
Mostly Confidential. Employees Who Must Report – Responsible Employees. A responsible employee who receives a report of sexual misconduct must report to the Title IX Officer all relevant details about the alleged sexual misconduct shared by the complainant. A responsible employee should not share information with law enforcement without the complainant’s consent, or unless the complainant has also reported the misconduct to law enforcement. These resources are kept confidential, but may be required to share information to specific campus authorities; i.e. UPD, Housing, OSC, so that they may perform their duties, offer resources, accommodations, and/or take action to provide a safe campus environment. If you are concerned about confidentiality, ask the person you want to talk to first about his / her obligation to disclose information you share.
Anonymous. Anonymous reporting is an option through the University Police Department, but should not be used in emergency situations. Learn more about Anonymous Reporting.