It depends on the person who has been sexually assaulted
Participant 1: Maybe it depends on the person who has been sexually assaulted. If the person is very shy and very nervous about this, maybe she will choose to disclose because she doesn't want to spread this with the public. She wants to keep it in her mind and just talk to her friends. But, if this person wants to punish this respondent, maybe she would ask for some help from the advisors, and maybe she would devote herself more concentration on this area of sexual assault, and she thinks her help can make some improvements to this policy. So it depends on who is the victim.
Participant 2: The victim is free to choose which way to deal with these things.
Participant 1: We just need to list more options for the victims to choose and let them decide which way is the best for them.
Recommendations
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Promote SANE nurses as supporters for victims/survivors. Ideally, this would happen in the context of a formal partnership with SANE nurses, which includes 24/7 availability of SANE nurse services on campus.
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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.