Disclosing without being known
Most of the time, I know people in our community, we see that people in society keep on blaming things and everything, which creates a lot of pressure indirectly. So when it comes to being, you know, like, a person who is disclosing information without being known in the society [...], but still being able to share your information, I think that quite helps people, especially in our region.
Recommendations
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When responding to a disclosure or report of sexual violence involving racially or ethnically marginalized students, provide these students with the choice to work with someone who shares their cultural or racial identity or someone who does not.
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Engage in activities to develop cultural responsiveness as it pertains to sexual violence prevention and response. Apply culturally responsive practices in these areas.
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Consider how a student's identities might affect their expectations and concerns when accessing supports following a sexual assault, or when involved in a sexual assault investigation.
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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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In the policy itself and in materials and presentations promoting the policy, define "confidential" and "anonymous," and explain how these concepts pertain to the policy, university-based sexual assault services, and the limits on confidentiality and anonymity.