Supportive Measures
The college offers supportive measures to survivors to ensure equal access to a Reed education. Supportive measures may be provided when requested and reasonably available, and some may be available before the final outcome of an investigation.
ÖÆ·þ¾ÞÈé's SHARE Program Director and Confidential Advocate can assist survivors in identifying and accessing appropriate supportive measures. Reed's Title IX & 504 Coordinator will offer supportive measures when a report of possible DHM or Title IX violation is made. The following list of supportive measures is provided to demonstrate the options available to you, although it is not exhaustive nor guaranteed.
Many of the following supportive measures can be accessed without making a report by working with the SHARE program director. In some instances, a Release of Information form may be needed to coordinate specific measures.
- Learn more about Confidential Advocacy on campus.
- Learn more about Title IX on campus.
Academic Support
If the survivor and accused share a class, the survivor may be able to change sections or drop the class, even after the deadline. If this is not possible, the student services office can work with faculty to try to find an accommodation that will minimize the academic impact on the survivor. We can assist in notifying faculty that the survivor may need extensions on work to be completed.
The Office of Student Life may be able to help arrange additional tutoring and other academic support and can alert faculty that a survivor may be experiencing difficulty. You may also receive support in preparing a petition for a waiver of academic policy.
Campus Escort
Community Safety may be able to arrange for an escort to accompany a survivor across campus. This service is available to anyone, and no reason needs to be given.
Counseling and Medical Care
On-campus counseling and medical care are available to students. Reed's Health & Counseling Services can make referrals to outside providers (who may charge the student for service); costs of co-pays may be covered by emergency funds. Contact Health & Counseling Services for information.
Financial Support
Student survivors may be eligible for emergency funds or an emergency loan from the college. Missed deadline fees may be waived.
The college has some grants available for emergencies. These funds do not have to be repaid, but may be taxed. Contact Associate to the Vice President & Dean of Admission & Financial Aid Kat Buckspan at 503-777-7538 or kbuckspan@reed.edu.
Emergency loans may also be available to students. Contact Student Accounts and Loan Coordinator Sara Rosenberger at 503-777-7504 or srosenbe@reed.edu.
Housing
It may be possible for survivors to change their residence on campus or end housing contracts. Survivors may petition to break their room and/or board contracts and can receive support from the SHARE Program Director in doing so. Survivors may be able to secure temporary emergency housing even if they live off campus.
Contact Residence Life directly during business hours at res.life@reed.edu or 503-777-7536. For emergency housing after business hours, contact Community Safety at 503-788-6666.
No-Contact and Protective Orders
No-contact orders between two Reed students may be requested from the Director of Community Safety. No-contact orders are non-punitive and reciprocal.
Protective or restraining orders may be issued by courts for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Protective orders may require the respondent to stay away from specific places or to avoid certain types of contact. If the respondent violates the protective order, they may be subject to criminal penalty. Reed honors all court-issued protective orders. For more information, contact an attorney or an advocate.
Reporting Assistance
The SHARE Program Director and HCC counselors can offer confidential support to survivors who wish to make a report to the college. Community safety can assist in reporting to law enforcement.
Survivors of sexual assault who are interested in reporting to the college may wish to first contact the Victim Rights' Law Center; their attorneys can provide counsel on reporting and ensure that the student's rights are protected.
Work Scheduling
Campus work schedules may be adjusted to minimize contact between the survivor and the respondent. If the survivor or accused are employed on campus, the Title IX & 504 Coordinator can work with campus employers to minimize the possibility that employment will put the parties in contact.
Oregon law allows for reasonable employment leave for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, criminal harassment or stalking, and for the parent or guardian of a minor child or dependent who is a victim of such acts.
Emergency absence (up to two weeks) or a leave of absence (at least one semester) from the college can be endorsed by the SHARE Program Director in addition to the Title IX & 504 Coordinator.