General Rights of Complainants/Alleged Survivors and Alleged Perpetrators

Complainant/Alleged Survivor’s Rights:

An explanation of available options for redress
Freedom from harassment or retaliation by the alleged perpetrator (or supporters)
An explanation of the community accountability process
Notification of no contact with alleged perpetrator
Use of any available internal and external support services
Ability to speak on their own behalf during the investigation, including making a “survivor impact” statement
The presence of an advisor from the University community and/or a support person during the hearing
The opportunity to present witnesses who can speak about the charges (character witnesses excluded)
Freedom from having irrelevant sexual history discussed during the hearing
Information about the outcome of the hearing
Opportunity to appeal the outcome of the hearing

Alleged Perpetrator’s Rights:

An explanation of the charge(s)
Freedom from harassment or retaliation by the Complainant/alleged survivor (or supporters)
An explanation of the community accountability process
Notification of no contact with the Complainant/alleged survivor
Use of any available internal and external support services
The presence of an advisor from the University community and/or a support person during the hearing
The opportunity to present witnesses who can speak about the charges (character witnesses excluded)
Freedom from having irrelevant sexual history discussed during the hearing
Information about the outcome of the hearing
Opportunity to appeal the outcome of the hearing

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