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• If you can, avoid showering, bathing, douching, urinating, or cleaning up in any way . This will prevent the loss of valuable evidence, though evidence can still be collected even if you do. Do not wash any clothes, towels, or sheets that may contain evidence.

• If you are considering reporting to law enforcement, preserve all evidence (clothing, debris, etc.) in a paper bag (not plastic) . If you are certain you wish to report the incident, you may also deliver evidence to law enforcement directly .

• Consider notifying a member of the Sexual Misconduct Response Team , which includes the Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Trained Sexual Misconduct Advisors, the Center for Sex and Gender Relations, and Campus Safety. Many of these resources have after-hours and emergency contacts.

• Don’t blame yourself; this was not your fault .

• Utilize College and community resources for immediate and long-term assistance.

• Go to Health Services or an area hospital (Saratoga Springs Hospital) .

Statement of Confidentiality

With respect to any report of sexual misconduct or any complaint of sexual misconduct, Skidmore College will endeavor to maintain the confidentiality of the matter and all indi-viduals involved to the extent permitted by law. Skidmore College will balance the needs of individuals involved with its obligation to protect the safety and well-being of the commu-nity at large. In all cases, Skidmore College will respect the privacy and dignity of all indi-viduals involved.

Reporting Sources

Skidmore College is committed to creating an environment in which students who have ex-perienced an incident of sexual misconduct are encouraged to come forward and make a report. Members of the Skidmore community are strongly encouraged to seek support and information from available reporting sources. Immediate reporting is essential for the pro-tection of students. All sources will provide the reporting student with information about obtaining support, resources, and the process associated with making a report or a formal complaint with the college and/or with a law enforcement agency.

Reporting may help you to gain some control over the situation and make informed deci-sions using information provided by the reporting source. Your prompt reporting will not only benefit and support you, but will also help the College in maintaining a safe commu-nity.

1. Confidential Reporting Sources

Confidential reporting sources are those individuals who, by law, are obligated to maintain confidentiality of the disclosure of sexual misconduct. These individuals are not required to re-disclose information shared with them other than in very extreme and unusual circum-