This booklet intends to provide important information about procedures students should follow if one ofthese crimes has been committed, the university’sresponsibilities andmost importantly – how we can help
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Description
Grand Canyon University is committed to providing an academic environment free from
gender-baseddiscriminationand/orharassment.Thisincludessexual harassment,sexual
misconduct,sexualassault,intimatepartnerviolence andstalking.GCU’sTitleIXPolicy
and Grievance Procedures appliesto all university programs and activities, aswell as all
members of the GCU community, including campus guests
This booklet intends to provide important information about procedures students should
follow if one ofthese crimes has been committed, the university’sresponsibilities andmost
importantly – how we can help.The university determines whether or not a university policy
has been violated and the subsequent sanctions assigned to breaches in policy.
Preserving Evidence
After a sexual assault, vital evidence may remain on your body or clothes. It isimportant
to notshower, bathe, wash, change clothes, comb hair, eat or drink before a physical exam,
if possible. See “SeekingMedicalAssistance” belowforinformation onwhere to go for an
exam, typically within 120 hours of an assault. Such physical evidence isimportant to both
aGCU investigation, aswell as a police investigation and even if you showered orwashed,
evidencemay still be collectible andmedical conditions can be treated, even after 120 hours.
Electronic evidence can be extremely important for the outcome of an investigation.
Save and/orscreenshot any relevant textmessages,socialmedia posts, photos,snapchats,
voicemailsor emails.These should beprovided to theTitle IXinvestigator orPublicSafety
for use in a universityinvestigation.
