Afraid of losing face or retaliation
Southern Asian people don't use much service on the campus because, as I said in the beginning, due to the cultural difference, so we are afraid of being losing face or being retaliated [against], right?
Recommendations
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Provide and promote alternatives to face-to-face disclosures and reporting, such as disclosure by text messaging or online.
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Use an app or other tool that allows students to anonymously ask questions about sexual violence and university policies against sexual violence.
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Emphasize the victim's right to decide whether they would like to report the incident after they have disclosed it to the university. Ensure the victim is aware of the formal and informal routes for reporting, including the option of reporting to the police. Clearly communicate any limits to confidentiality.
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If no such statement exists, encourage development of an official statement prohibiting and clearly outlining consequences for retaliation against complainants. Highlight this statement in information and awareness materials and sessions.