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Victim's Advocacy Program

_{The Student Victim Advocacy Program provides free and confidential information, advocacy and support to students who may be victims of crime, violence or abuse.}

_{The Student Victim Advocate strives to treat victims with compassion and respect and provides education and training to the Pacific Community.}

_{CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY}

_{The University of the Pacific’s Student Victim Advocacy Program assures confidentiality. Student’s names and personal information will be kept confidential unless written permission is received to release the information to a third party or unless one of the following exceptions is met:}

_{· Knowledge of suicidal or homicidal thoughts}

_{· Knowledge that child/elder abuse has occurred}

_{· Information court-ordered by a judge}

_{· Threat to the safety of the student/community}

_{The Victim Advocate is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be reached by calling: (209) 403.0250.}

_{Office location: Public Safety – Lower Level Cowell Wellness Center.}

_Email:_{mpearson1@pacific.edu}

_{Office phone: (209) 946.2428}

_{Our program is independent of the police. Police reports are encouraged; however, reports are not required for information and referral assistance.}

_{Sexual Misconduct report form may be self-reporting. To download the form click on the link:}_{Download a copy of the confidential report for sexual assault.}

_{"See Pacific's Updated 2009-10 Sexual Misconduct Policy."}

_{Please send the completed form in a sealed envelope marked confidential. Address the envelope to the Victim Advocate - Department of Public Safety. If you would like to remain anonymous please only include your initials at the top of the form.}