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Your health is important. If you have injuries, please consider getting medical attention. isÌýthe closest hospital to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä and provides emergency care. Ìýis located on campus for non-emergencies. Be aware that if medical providers believe that your injuries are related to intimate partnerÌýabuse theyÌýmay beÌýobligated to report to the police. Watch thisÌý and times that they may be obligated to report to the police versus when they have discretion. ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä OVA orÌýÌýcan discuss these issues with you confidentially. If you are seeking medicalÌýcare due to a sexual assault please go to the for more information on medical options.

For content-specific information about reporting see below. For general information about reporting and the possibilities of working with systems visit OVA's reporting page ´Ç°ùÌý±¹¾±²õ¾±³Ù website.

Police

If you have experienced intimate partner abuse, reporting to the police is an option. Colorado has a mandatory arrest policy in cases of intimate partner violence when there is probable cause of abuse,Ìýtherefore ifÌýthe police assess that a crime has been committed, an arrest is likely.ÌýAfter the arrest,Ìýthe District Attorney’s office will decide on next steps in the criminal process. If the DA decides to move forward with the case and you would likely get to tell the DA your perspective or get more information about the system, call the or OVA for help with this. If you would like to be notified when the perpetrator/suspect is released from jail please sign up for . ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä OVA can talk with you about the reporting process, your options, and safety concerns. In addition OVA adovcates can be an advocate for you throughout the process.

ReportingÌý¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä's Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance

If you have experienced intimate partner abuse from a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä student, faculty, or staff you can report to the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC). OIEC can address concerns through a formal investigation or an educational resolution (which does not include an investigation but focuses on intervention to stop the behavior). In formal investigation and there is a finding of a policy violation OIEC will put sanctions in place through the university. OIEC’s process is separate from the criminal justice system and is administrative through the university. In some cases OIEC may need to make a limited report to the police. In addition to conducting investigations, OIEC can also provide interim and remedial measures including no contact orders, academic remedial measures, and more. .

To file a report you can contact OIEC directly at 303-492-2127, , or work with the Office of Victim Assistance to provide advocacy in the reporting process. If you are unsure about reporting, please contact OVA and we can talk through the OIEC process with you confidentially to assist you in your decision making process.

If you are concerned about your relationship, it may be helpful to talk with someone outside the situation. ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä OVA and are allÌýconfidential resources. ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä OVA is free and confidential and here to be a resource for trauma-focused counseling, advocacy, informing one of their rights and options, safety planning, and providing information, referrals, and consultation on additional campus and community resources. ÌýSome things you might discuss when meeting with OVA include:

• figuring out what you feel and think about what’s going on.
• getting information that will help you assess the situation, and figure out what you want.
• discussing your rights and reporting options.
• talking about how to manage academics, or work given the situation.
• talking about if applicable.
• getting medical treatment if you have injuries or are worried about your health.
• changing routines, assessing safety and impact.
• assessing where you live to get some space or safety.
• keep track of/log what is happening - if you feel you can keep this safe, not accessible by abusive person.
• discussing self-care and coping skills.

Friends and family may have useful perspectives on your relationship; sometimes when partners become abusive, it’s hard for the person in the situation to see. If people tell you that you seem sad, angry or scared, you are doing less, not involved in the things you use to be and you have lost touch with friends, family, or community, it might be worth considering whether your relationship is a factor. However, nobody can tell you what your experience is, and it often takes time for people to decide what to do and what is best for them. At OVA we recognize that it can be difficult and confusing to identify next steps when the person who is hurting you is someone who you care about. We can talk with you about and the range of responses you may be experiencing, discuss safety planning, and will work with you around your goals.

If you your current housing situation is no longer safe or comfortable, OVA can discuss options for a change of housing. There may also be the option to move the alleged perpetrator if they live in ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä housing with assistance from OIEC.

If you are worried about how this situation may be impacting your schoolwork, OVA is here to help. You deserve to be in school and to meet your goals. OVA can discuss options for managing academic issues while maintaining privacy and may be able to contact professors.

A protection order is a civil legal document obtained through the courts that puts restrictions on individuals who may be dangerous to you. If they violate these restrictions they can be sanctioned by the court. If you have questions about obtaining a protection order you can talk to a confidential OVA advocate counselor,Ìýcall the Boulder Protective Order Clinic at 303-441-4867, contact , or go to the

If someone is arrested for domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault and the suspect is released from jail, a criminal no contact order is usually issued by the courts for the duration of the criminal case.