Make sure the officer is a woman
When I report an issue, and as a victim, I don't want the people who are listening to me is - is a man. Can they make sure that the officer or the people I talk to [is] - yeah - a woman?
Recommendations
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When responding to a disclosure or report of sexual violence, provide students with the choice to work with someone who shares their gender identity or someone who does not. This applies to the victim/survivor or complainant and respondent.