If you are the victim of a criminal sexual assault on University of Minnesota, Crookston property, you may file a criminal charge with the Crookston Police Department at 9-911. If you would like assistance in notifying the proper law enforcement and campus authorities, you may call the Office of Residential Life at 281-8531, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After office hours and weekends 281-8533.

The Polk County Coordinated Victim Services (toll-free 877-625-8092 or locally 281-1554) can also provide assistance. You also have the right to assistance from the State of Minnesota Crime Victim Reparations Board (651-201-7300 or 888-622-8799) and the Crime Victims Justice unit (651-201-7310 or 888-622-8799).

Upon receipt of a complaint, the University will investigate and respond to your complaint. You may participate in any University disciplinary proceeding concerning your sexual assault complaint. If you wish, you may also have a support person present with you. You have the right to be notified of the outcome of any University disciplinary proceeding concerning your complaint, subject tot he limitations of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

The University will follow the direction of law enforcement authorities in obtaining, securing, and maintaining evidence relating to your sexual assault incident. University authorities will also assist in preserving materials which are relevant to a University disciplinary proceeding.

At your request, the University will assist you as is reasonable and feasible (in cooperation with law enforcement authorities) in shielding you from your alleged assailant. This may include providing you alternative work, academic, or living arrangements if these options are available and feasible.