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If a student is known to be the survivor of any form of sexual misconduct, he/she is strongly
urged to also seek emotional support as well:
Emotional Support/Mental Health Resources (CONFIDENTIAL):
Trine University Counseling Services (Student Services) 260.665.4172 (after hours call
Campus Safety 260.316.1877.)
Parkview Student Assistance Program 1-800-721-8809 or after hours- 260-446-1867

CONFIDENTIALITY, PRIVACY AND REPORTING POLICY
Different people on campus have different reporting responsibilities and different abilities
to maintain confidentiality, depending on their roles at the university and upon university
policy.
On campus, some resources can offer you confidentiality, sharing options and advice
without any obligation to tell anyone unless you want them to. Other resources are
expressly there for you to report crimes and policy violations and they will take action
when you report your victimization to them. Most resources on campus fall in the middle
of these two extremes. Neither the university nor the law requires them to divulge private
information that is shared with them except in certain circumstances, some of which are
described below. A survivor may seek assistance from these university officials without
starting a formal process that is beyond the survivor’s control, or violates her/his privacy.
To Report Confidentially
If one desires that details of the incident be kept confidential, they should speak with Trine
University Counseling Services, Trine University Health Center, or off-campus rape crisis
resources (i.e. Ft. Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Cameron Hospital, etc.) who
can maintain confidentiality. Campus counselors are available to help you free of charge,
and can be seen on an emergency basis. In addition, you may speak with on and offcampus members of the clergy and chaplains, who will also keep reports made to them
confidential. See above for contact information.
Reporting to those who can maintain the privacy of what you share
You can seek advice from certain resources whom are not required to tell anyone else your
private, personally identifiable information unless there is cause for fear for your safety, or
the safety of others. These are individuals who the university has not specifically
designated as “responsible employees” for purposes of putting the institution on notice and
for whom mandatory reporting is required, other than in the stated limited circumstances.
If you are unsure of someone’s duties and ability to maintain your privacy, ask them before
you talk to them. They will be able to tell you, and help you make decisions about who can
help you best.
Some of these resources, such as RAs, should be instructed to share incident reports with
their supervisors, but they will not share any personally identifiable information about
your report unless you give permission, except in the rare event that the incident reveals a
need to protect you or other members of the community. If you are personally identifiable
information is shared, it will only be shared as necessary with as few people as possible,
and all efforts will be made to protect your privacy.
Trine University promotes intellectual and personal development through professionally focused
and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve.