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The University of Michigan-Flint is committed to providing a safe learning, working, and living environment. The institution does not tolerate violence of any type, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. This resource guide is designed to support university students, faculty, and staff who have experienced these situations in understanding their options for reporting to law enforcement and the university, as well as to inform them of available support services, including confidential resources provided by the university and those available in the community.

Preserving Evidence

Sexual Assault

All victims of sexual assault have a right, under Michigan law, to have a forensic medical examination and evidence kit collected up to 120 hours (5 days) after the assault in order to preserve any evidence of the assault. The forensic exam will be administered by a registered nurse who has received advanced training to provide care and treatment to sexual assault victims. The nurse can also provide emergency contraception, treatment for sexually transmitted infections and other needed medical care.

If you seek evidence collection through any of these facilities, the police will be contacted; however, it is up to you whether to share any information with law enforcement. If you choose not to file a police report at the time the kit is completed, the medical facility where the evidence was collected will maintain the kit for at least one year. In accordance with MCL 752.931-935 when a kit is turned over to law enforcement, you will be provided with a serial number/sign in associated to your collection kit. You may easily and discreetly track the location and status of your individual kit: mi.track-kit.us/login.

Exams can be completed at any of the following facilities:

Hurley Medical Center
One Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI 48503
810-262-9000

Henry Ford Genesys Hospital
One Genesys Pky, Grand Blanc
810-606-5000

McLaren Regional Hospital
401 South Ballenger Hwy., Flint, MI 48532
810-342-2000

YWCA of Greater Flint – SAFE Center
801 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48501
810-238-SAFE • 810-238-7233 • info@ywcaflint.org

Domestic and Dating Violence

Not all experiences of domestic or dating violence cause visible injuries. If visible injuries are present, it can be helpful to document them with photographs, if it is safe to do so. It is also important to seek medical attention if possible and safe to do so.

Stalking

If you have experienced stalking, it can be helpful to an investigation to retain any evidence of that behavior, including documentation of any unwanted communication (whether written, oral, or electronic), postings (such as on social media), gifts, etc.

Reporting to the Police

The university encourages anyone who believes they have experienced domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to make a criminal report with law enforcement. If you are uncertain where the incident occurred or which agency to contact, the UM-Flint Department of Public Safety is available to help you determine which agency has jurisdiction and will help you to report the matter to that agency if you wish.

On-Campus

Department of Public Safety Special Victims Services
103 Hubbard Building
810-762-3333 • Available 24/7

Confidential On-Campus

Center for Gender and Sexuality
213 University Center
810-237-6648 • cgs.umflint@umich.edu

The Sexual Assault Advocate in the CGS is available to be confidential support and advocacy in reporting to law enforcement.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS, students only)
264 University Center
810-762-3456

Off-Campus

City of Flint Police Department
210 E. 5th St., Flint, MI 48502
911 (emergency) • 810-237-6800 (non-emergency) • Available 24/7

Reporting to the University

Reporting Options on Campus

The university strongly encourages any individual to make a report of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, directly to the Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX office at the contact information below. Reports can also be made to others at the university, but the university strongly encourages reporting to ECRT so that ECRT may promptly discuss the availability of Supportive Measures and other processes.

The university also strongly encourages any individual who experiences, witnesses, or learns of possible criminal conduct to report to DPS or local law enforcement. Prompt reporting allows law enforcement to collect and preserve evidence. You may report to law enforcement, the university, both, or neither.

Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office
500 Northbank Center
303 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
810-237-6517 • UMFlintECRT@umich.edu

In some cases, if you make an initial report but then decide not to participate further the university may still need to review and investigate the information provided, and may also be obligated to share the report with law enforcement for possible handling through the criminal justice system. Even in such cases, though, you do not have to participate in the university or law enforcement processes if you do not wish to do so.

Filing a Formal Complaint Under Title IX

If you want to file a formal complaint under the university’s Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct, you must contact the Title IX Coordinator at the information noted above. In all cases, the university’s policies and procedures seek to provide a prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of the concern reported. You can contact the Title IX Coordinator in addition to any of the other resources noted in this guide.

Protective Measures

Court-Ordered Protection Orders

CGS has staff who can provide information about obtaining court-ordered personal protection orders, assist individuals in obtaining such orders, and assist with safety planning. A PPO is a court order given to another person to stop threats or violence against you.

Please contact CGS, the YWCA of Greater Flint, or UM-Flint Department of Public Safety for assistance. If you obtain a court-ordered personal protection order, please let UM-Flint’s DPS know and provide them with a copy. The university will uphold such lawfully issued orders and enforce them through UM-Flint’s DPS.

Campus Supportive Measures

Supportive Measures are individualized services, accommodations, and other assistance that the university offers and may put in place, without fee or charge. Examples of Supportive Measures the university may be able to provide include:

Academic support services and accommodations, including the ability to reschedule classes, exams, and assignments; transfer course sections; modify an academic schedule or withdraw from courses
Work schedule or job assignment modifications (for university employment)
Changes in work or housing location
An escort to ensure safe movement on campus
Assistance in connecting to community-based medical services
Mutual restrictions on contact or communication between the parties, although one-way restrictions may be appropriate to help enforce a preliminary injunction, restraining order, or other order of protection issued by a court, or in other special circumstances
Temporarily limiting an individual’s access to certain University facilities or activities
Leaves of absence
Any combination of these measures

Supportive Measures can be requested from the offices below, although some types of Supportive Measures may require coordination with the Title IX Coordinator.

Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office
500 Northbank Center
303 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
810-237-6517 • UMFlintECRT@umich.edu

Office of the Dean of Students
375 University Center
810-762-5728 • dept.avc-dos@umich.edu

Center for Gender and Sexuality
213 University Center
810-237-6648 • cgs.umflint@umich.edu

Counseling and Psychology Services
264 University Center
810-762-3456

Prohibition Against Retaliation

The university will take appropriate steps to ensure that a person who in good faith participates in a sexual misconduct investigation or resolution, or assists others in doing so, or is accused of violating the policy will not be subjected to retaliation. Anyone who believes that he, she, or they are experiencing retaliation is strongly encouraged to report this concern using the same procedure for reporting possible sexual misconduct under this policy.

Academic and Financial Support

Academic Support

Students who are concerned about their classes and academics as a result of sexual misconduct can reach out for general assistance or to request Supportive Measures through CGS, the Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office, or the Office of the Dean of Students.

Student Financial Aid and Enrollment

Students may have concerns about financial aid matters, such as how their financial aid might be affected by a reduction in course load. Information about financial aid matters is available from the Office of Financial Aid, or from the individual university unit that administers the particular scholarship or another form of financial assistance.

Since there can be extenuating circumstances in these matters, students are encouraged to involve an advocate, such as the Sexual Assault Advocate in the Center for Gender and Sexuality, when contacting one of these offices, to ensure that the office has all of the information necessary to provide an accurate response.

Office of the Registrar
266 University Pavilion
810-762-3344 • flint.registrar@umich.edu

Office of Financial Aid
277 University Pavilion
810-762-3444 • financialaid@umich.edu

Resources

University Resources

The university provides many resources and other forms of assistance to those who have experienced domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The university offers a variety of free advocacy, support, and counseling resources to help you understand your rights and options so that you may seek the help that you need and want.

Center for Gender and Sexuality
213 University Center
810-237-6648 • cgs.umflint@umich.edu

CGS offers confidential support to those who have experienced violence. CGS staff can discuss options for reporting and refer to other resources on campus in the community. The Sexual Assault Advocate is able to act as a support person in reporting to the university, police, and/or in the court system.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS, students only)
264 University Center
810-762-3456

Office of the Dean of Students (students only)
375 University Center
810-762-5728 • flint.avc.dos@umich.edu

Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Offices
2076 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-936-8660 • fascco@umich.edu

Faculty Ombuds (faculty only)
Thomas Wrobel, Ph.D.
530 French Hall
810-762-3424 • twrobel@umich.edu

University Policy

Off-Campus Resources

Confidential assistance in the local community includes the following resources:

YWCA of Greater Flint
801 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48501
810-238-7621 • info@ywcaflint.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-HOPE • 800-656-4673

National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (voice) • 800-799-7233 (voice) • 800-787-3224 (TTY)

Michigan Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
855-VOICES4 (talk) • 866-238-1454 (text) • 517-381-8470 (TTY) • online chat

Sexual Health Resources

For victims seeking STI testing, pregnancy assistance, and other health-related needs, the following community resources can be utilized:

YWCA of Greater Flint – SAFE Center
801 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48501
810-238-SAFE • 810-238-7233 • info@ywcaflint.org

Wellness Services
311 E. Court St., Flint, MI 48502
810-232-0888 • questions@wellnessaids.org

Planned Parenthood – Flint
G-3371 Beecher Rd., Flint, MI 48532
810-238-3631

Planned Parenthood – Burton
G-1235 S. Center Rd., Burton, MI 48509
810-743-4490

Legal & Immigration Services

Legal Assistance

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan: Flint Office
436 Saginaw St., #101 Flint, MI 48502
810-234-2621 • 800-322-4512

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (LSEM) provides legal assistance to low-income residents in multiple counties, including Genesee.

YWCA of Greater Flint
801 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48501
810-238-7621 • info@ywcaflint.org

The YWCA of Greater Flint offers legal advocacy on domestic violence and sexual assault-related matters.

Michigan Free Legal Answers
Michigan Free Legal Answers provides answers questions online for qualified registrants.

Visa & Immigration

Students sometimes have questions about how various actions (e.g., a reduction in course load, change in work circumstances) may impact their visa or immigration status. Additionally, students may have questions regarding whether they are eligible to obtain visas (U and T visas) designated to assist victims of certain crimes. Private and confidential information about visa and immigration status is available from the Center for Global Engagement for both the primary status holder as well as any individuals in a dependent immigration status, such as H-4, J-2, or F-2, who are sponsored by the University of Michigan-Flint. The Center for Global Engagement may have to refer you to external immigration counsel for certain questions.

Center for Global Engagement (students only)
219 University Center
810-762-0867 • cge-staff@umich.edu

Faculty & Staff Immigration Services (faculty & staff only)
1500 Student Activities Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-763-4081 • icfacultystaff@umich.edu

Quick Reference Guide

Physical Safety

Call 911 if you are in imminent danger or fear for your physical safety.

If you are on campus, call the UM-Flint Department of Public Safety at 810-762-3333.

Medical Care

Call 911 if you need immediate medical care and are unable to transport yourself. All victims of sexual assault have a right to have a forensic medical examination administered by a registered nurse who has received advanced training to provide care and treatment to sexual assault victims. Free forensic exams can be obtained at any of these facilities:

Hurley Medical Center
One Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI 48503
810-262-9000

Ascension Genesys Hospital
One Genesys Pky, Grand Blanc
810-606-5000

McLaren Regional Hospital
401 South Ballenger Hwy., Flint, MI 48532
810-342-2000

YWCA of Greater Flint – SAFE Center
801 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48501
810-238-SAFE • 810-238-7233 • info@ywcaflint.org

Confidential University Resources

Center for Gender and Sexuality
213 University Center
810-237-6648 • cgs.umflint@umich.edu

The Sexual Assault Advocate in the CGS is available to be confidential support and advocacy.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS, students only)
264 University Center
810-762-3456

Community Resources

YWCA of Greater Flint
801 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48501
810-238-7621 • info@ywcaflint.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-HOPE • 800-656-4673

National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (voice) • 800-799-7233 (voice) • 800-787-3224 (TTY)

Michigan Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
855-VOICES4 (talk) • 866-238-1454 (text) • 517-381-8470 (TTY) • online chat

Reporting Options

Department of Public Safety Special Victims Services
103 Hubbard Building
810-762-3333 • Available 24/7

Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office
500 Northbank Center
303 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
810-237-6517 • UMFlintECRT@umich.edu

Mental Health

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS, students only)
264 University Center
810-762-3456

Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Offices
2076 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-936-8660 • fascco@umich.edu

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