Illinois Victim’s Bill of Rights
The University will assist all students, faculty and staff who
are victims of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual
assault, stalking or any crime as defined by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against
Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) or the Illinois
Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act by
providing them with a copy of their rights, regardless of
where the offense occurred. These rights are stated below,
and the victim can choose to exercise or decline these.
The University will assist the victim with exercising these
rights, if requested. No officer, employee or agent of the
University shall retaliate, intimidate, threaten, coerce or
otherwise discriminate against any individual for exercising
their rights or responsibilities under Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, VAWA or the Illinois Preventing Sexual
Violence in Higher Education Act.
As a victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual
assault or stalking, you are encouraged to report offenses
to the Campus Security Authority (CSA) and/or the Title IX
Coordinator and to exercise your rights, if desired, including:
– Reporting the alleged incident to the University and/or
local law enforcement. If reported to the University, it will
maintain the confidentiality of the report to the maximum
extent possible. Confidentiality means the University will not
disclose the identity of the individual reporting the alleged
incident unless it is determined in the investigation that
it is unavoidable. Reports made to the University’s Ethics
Helpline, CSA, and other responsible employees will not
remain confidential but will be reported to the University’s
Title IX Coordinator. Reports made to the Confidential
Advisor are confidential.
– Requesting and receiving assistance from the CSA and/
or Title IX Coordinator in reporting offenses to local law
enforcement, campus safety personnel and health officials.
– Requesting and receiving information and assistance in
accessing and navigating University and local health and
mental health services, counseling and advocacy services.
Additionally, the University’s Campus Safety Policies provide
information about legal assistance, visa and immigration
assistance and student financial aid.
– Requesting a change to your academic or work situation (e.g.,
student’s course schedule; employee’s work environment).
– Applying for judicial no-contact, restraining or protective
orders.
– Requesting the presence of others, such as a support person
or witnesses, during an institutional disciplinary proceeding.
This equally applies to both the accuser and the accused.
– Receiving, as accuser or accused, the outcome of any
institutional disciplinary proceeding that is brought alleging
a sex offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of
the crime or offense, the institution must provide the results
of the disciplinary hearing to the victim’s next of kin, if so
requested.
The University will promptly, thoroughly and impartially
investigate all reports of sexual assault, domestic violence,
dating violence and stalking in a professional and timely
manner. Investigations are conducted by members of the
Title IX team or other individuals specifically trained in
sexual misconduct disciplinary proceedings who report
their findings to the Title IX Coordinator. Investigations
may include interviews with complainant(s), respondent(s),
witnesses and other parties. Investigations also typically
include review of any relevant documentation, such as
text messages, emails, instant messages, or any other
form of communication or documentation. Victims should
understand the importance of preserving evidence that
may assist in obtaining a protection order or prove an
offense occurred. The University strives to complete any
investigation, hearing, appeal and any sanctions or actions
as a result of the process within 60 days. If a committee is
convened, both the complainant and respondent will be
notified within 7 days simultaneously and in writing of the
outcome of the proceeding.
Nearest Medical Facility to Campus
for a Medical Forensic Exam:
Campus Security Authority: Phil Cline
Phone: 312.521.6889
Email: [email protected]
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Phone: 217.753.4117
Website: www.icasa.org
Title IX Coordinator: Camie Pratt, JD
Phone: 602.557.3391
Email: [email protected]
Confidential Advisors:
Rape Victim Advocates (RVA)
Phone: 773.907.1062
Website: www.rapevictimadvocates.org
Campus Security: Global Security Operations Center
Phone: 866.992.3301 or 602.557.7000
Email: [email protected]
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312.926.2000
Northwest Community Hospital
800 Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847.618.1000
Community Based Sexual Assault Crisis Center:
Rape Victim Advocates (RVA)
Phone: 773.907.1062
Website: www.rapevictimadvocates.org
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
Phone: 888.802.8890
Website: www.nwcasa.org
Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
Phone: 773.244.2230 x207
Website: www.caase.org
Community Based Domestic Violence Agency:
Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network
Phone: 312.527.0730
Website: www.batteredwomensnetwork.org
Local Law Enforcement: Chicago Police Department
Phone: 911 (emergency) 312.744.4000 or 311 (nonemergency)
Website: www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cpd.html
The University’s Sexual Violence Policy can be found at:
http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/title-ix.html as well as
in the Campus Safety Policies at: http://www.phoenix.edu/
about_us/campus-safety.
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