So we may get him punished
[If a friend was sexually assaulted], they would be scared and might not open their mouth about whatever has happened. As a friend, once I observe whether she is mentally okay and I take her consent, I would go through this reporting channel to find the person who has personally assaulted her so we may get him punished.
Recommendations
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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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Describe possible legal and institutional consequences for respondents found to have engaged in sexual violence. Provide indication of the range of consequences likely to follow a range of policy violations.
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Provide students with information about what can serve as evidence of sexual assault for the purposes of a university investigation. This information should appear in the policy itself and in educational materials about the policy.