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The MAC (Maverick Activities Center)
Room 101R
Arlington TX 76019
Phone:
817-272-0260 | Email:
rvsp@uta.edu
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Sexual Assault Response Network
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is committed
to creating and maintaining an educational environment in which all persons
who participate in University programs and activities can work together in an
atmosphere free of relationship and sexual violence. UTA has created the
Sexual Assault Response Network (SARN) composed of UTA Faculty and Staff
members who can assist victims of sexual and/or relationship violence. We are
here to provide resources, referrals, and information and any other forms of
assistance we can.
SARN Mission | SARN
Advocacy Program | SARN Goals | How
SARN Can Assist You
SARN
Mission
The mission
of the Sexual Assault Response Network (SARN) at University of Texas
at Arlington (UTA) is to provide confidential support, referral services, and
advocacy for students that have been victimized by sexual assault. The Sexual
Assault Response Network also seeks to promote education and awareness of
sexual assaults on campus through prevention and intervention efforts. It is
our hope that students will feel empowered to disclose sexual assault
occurrences and to seek assistance through the healing process.
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SARN
Advocacy Program
UTA has a
full-time Relationship Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention (RSVP)
Program Coordinator to support victims of sexual assault and relationship
violence. Someone will be available to assist students 24 hours a day and can
be reached by calling the RVSP program on campus @ (817-272-0260). Someone
will be available to assist you 24 hours a day. You can also access services
by calling the UTA Police @ 817-272-3003, Rape Crisis and Victim Services @
817-927-2737 or Safe Haven of Tarrant County @ 877-701-7233. If the student
does not feel comfortable reporting the sexual assault, relationship violence
incident or stalking incident to the police, please report the assault/abuse
to any Residence Life Staff, to Student Health Services @ 817-272-2771, to
Counseling Services @ 817-272-3671, or to Mental Health Services @ 817-272-2771.
Students can request to have the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention
(SARP) Coordinator or a victim advocate from Tarrant County Rape Crisis paged
and they can accompany them during any part of this process that they
request. Please remember that confidentiality is always respected.
Students may also file an on-line anonymous report form if they were the
victim of a sexual assault or have knowledge that a sexual assault occurred
(anonymous report form).
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SARN
Goals
- Create a climate that
minimizes sexual and relationship violence, and, if an incident should
occur, ensure that victims are treated with respect, comfort, and
compassion.
- Create a climate that
encourages victims to report incidents of sexual and relationship
violence without fear.
- Establish sexual and
relationship violence prevention training and awareness programs to UTA
students, staff, and faculty.
- Ensure sensitive and
comprehensive treatment to restore victims' health and well-being.
- Ensure leaders and campus
advocates understand their roles and responsibilities regarding the
response to sexual assault victims, dating violence victims, and
stalking victims, the investigation of allegations, and the appropriate
administrative and disciplinary action.
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How
Can SARN Assist You
Discussing Options Available to Sexual Assault/Relationship
Violence Survivors
Following a traumatic event such as a sexual assault or relationship violence
assault, individuals are often confused about their options regarding care,
reporting assaults to the police and university, medical care, housing
issues, and many other concerns a victim may have. The Relationship Violence
& Sexual Assault Prevention (RVSP) Program Coordinator at UTA will
provide confidential one-on-one meetings, present all available options and
assist the student in making decisions that they feel are in their best
interest.
Assist in Reporting the Crime
Whether the report is made to the police, the University through Student
Judicial Affairs, or filed as an anonymous report, the Relationship Violence
& Sexual Assault Prevention (RVSP) Program can assist and/or accompany
the student in that process.
Be Courteous and Respectful Regarding the Victim's Decisions
The RVSP Program will allow the victim to decide the course of action she/he
would like to take as this process is empowering to the survivor. The RVSP
Program Coordinator will retain a supportive role no matter what the decision
made is.
Assistance Obtaining Counseling or Mental Health Services
Seeking counseling and/or mental health services following a sexual assault
is an essential part of the healing process. The RVSP Program Coordinator can
accompany the student to the first session if they would like.
Assistance with Academic Concerns
Academic intervention may be necessary following a sexual assault. The RVSP
Program Coordinator may be able to facilitate that process if deemed
necessary.
Assistance Seeking Medical Care
Regardless of how long ago the assault occurred, the RVSP Program Coordinator
can assist the student in seeking medical care. Even if the student does not
wish to file a police report, health care and treatment are still available
and necessary. The RVSP Program) Coordinator can accompany the student to the
hospital for medical tests and evidence collections as well as any additional
appointments if needed.
Assistance in Education and Outreach Efforts
The RVSP Program Coordinator, as well as the Sexual Assault Response Network
(SARN) will provide education and outreach efforts to the campus at large.
This involves collaborations with campus groups, publishing brochures and
establishing support materials for victims of sexual assault and their
supporters, as well as education and prevention efforts to reduce the
occurrence of sexual assaults on UTA.
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