A confidential resources is a special designation on campus. A confidential resource is someone who will keep whatever you tell them private, and will not go on to give your information to the school administration, campus security, your teachers, your parents, or anyone else without your permission.
These resources are required to inform Title IX about any disclosures regarding sexual violence OR investigate the allegation. However, if Title IX were to reach out to you about the incident you are not required to follow through with reporting.
most faculty (teachers), staff, GAs and other people who work at USM are designated as "responsible employees" which means they must report any incident that they learn about to the Title IX Coordinator.
The Alliance Against Family Violence (AAFV)
Leavenworth local shelter that also provides advocacy services to local hospitals.
The Alliance provides 24/7 support for sexual assault victims in Leavenworth. Trained advocates provide emotional support, accurate referral information, safety planning and ongoing case management.
24 hour Hotline 913.675.7217
These resources are also confidential. Any information that these groups get from or about you will not be sent to your school, family, employer, or anyone else without your permission. These medical resources will provide you with access to a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurse who can check you for injuries, perform a rape kit to collect evidence, and provide you with other health interventions as you may need or want.
