When a crime is reported, the CSA should always handle emergencies immediately by calling 911.
If it is not an emergency, the CSA should ask the individual reporting the crime if they would like to report the incident to law enforcement. If they do, the CSA can coordinate reporting and contacting the SIU Department of Public Safety or local law enforcement.
All University employees (including student employees) are obligated to promptly report gender-based violence (sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking) of which they become aware to the SIU Office of Equity and Compliance or the Title IX Coordinator by completing an SIU Campus Crime Report or calling 618-453-4807.
It is very important that CSAs report crime on a timely basis to the SIU Department of Public Safety because a reported crime may warrant a University issued timely warning to the University community. CSAs should not investigate a crime reported to them or attempt to determine whether in fact a crime took place. CSAs should simply report the crime.
When talking with a victim, remember
- Be an open and supportive listener
- Understand that trauma affects everyone differently
- Be non-judgmental