Medical, Psychological, and Disability Assistance:
Emergency
Room Examination:
Any person who has been sexually assaulted may go directly to the
University Hospital Emergency Room or any local hospital for medical
attention. Please note: The preservation of physical evidence is
critical in the event of criminal prosecution and may be useful
if University disciplinary action is pursued.
University
Health Services:
You can seek further treatment at the University Health Services
for any medical concerns, including sexually transmitted diseases
and pregnancy testing.
Counseling:
Counseling may be pursued following a sexual assault, no matter
how much time has elapsed since the incident. Counseling services
are confidential except when disclosure is necessary to prevent
imminent harm to self or others. Available options, on and off-campus
are listed below. To inquire about other community counseling resources,
please call 216.368.5872. All inquiries are confidential.
- University
Counseling Services 216.368.5872.....
Weekdays 216.844.8892.....After 5 p.m., weekends, holidays
- Cleveland
Rape Crisis Center 216.391.3912.....24 Hours
- Witness-Victim
Center 443-7345
University
Sanctions/Criminal Prosecution
Anyone who has been sexually assaulted may choose to pursue both
criminal prosecution and University disciplinary processes. Regardless
of whether criminal charges are filed, all members of the University
community accused of sexual assault may be subject to University
judicial action or sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination
from employment. In the case of student judicial proceedings, both
the accused and the accuser are entitled to due process, to the
presence of an advocate during hearings and to notification of the
outcome of the proceedings.
Accommodations
In the aftermath of a sexual assault, the University will accommodate
requests for alternative living, working and academic arrangements
as available and appropriate. Due to the sensitive
and traumatic nature of sexual assault, specially trained members
of the University are available to help anyone who has been sexually
assaulted understand the many options open to him or her. To contact
a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team, call:
- 216.368.5872.....Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- 216.844.8892.....After
5 p.m., Weekends & Holidays
Please tell
the operator that this is an emergency or that a sexual assault
has occurred. Conversations with members of the response team are
confidential, except when disclosure is necessary to prevent imminent
harm to self or others.
When medical
attention or police assistance are critical, call 216.368.3333 for CASE
Security, 216.368.2222 for University Circle Police, or 911 for local
police. For further
information about these procedures please contact the Director of
Student Life and Multicultural Activities 216.368.6686
Students with Disabilities
If you have a disability which
requires special accommodations should
contact the Coordinator of Disability
Services at 216-368-5230.
Disability Services
105 Kelvin Smith Library
Phone 216-368-5230; Fax 216-368-8826
Students with disabilities should disclose
their disability and provide supporting
documentation to the Coordinator of
Disability Services in Educational Support
Services (ESS). The coordinator will
review the documentation in order to
make a determination of your eligibility
for and the type of services needed.
Once you have been accepted and
have decided to attend Case, you will receive
a disability disclosure form within a larger
packet of information. Once completed
and submitted, this form permits the
coordinator to begin evaluating your individual needs. You (and
their parents) are encouraged to make an
appointment with the Coordinator at any
time before, during or after the admissions
process.
Students may contact the coordinator and
submit documentation at any time during
their tenure at Case. However, accommodations
and services cannot be provided
retroactively. Students with disabilities
must be proactive in their request for
services, equipment and/or accommodations.
Students that suspect that they may
have an undiagnosed disability should
meet with the coordinator; it may be possible
to arrange for an evaluation through
either the University Health Services or
the University Counseling Services.
Students with disabilities that require
assistance with parking, transportation,
housing, academics or any other area involving
their participation at Case should
be made eligible through Disability
Services. The Coordinator will facilitate
the necessary accommodations, services
and/or equipment with the appropriate
departments on campus. The coordinator
is available to do information programs
for any student group. All students are
welcome to meet with the coordinator to
discuss any disability issues at any time.
Disability Services, as a part of ESS is located
in Kelvin Smith Library, room 105.
