Judicial and Legal Options

If you have experienced sexual or relationship violence, you have the right to report an incident. Options include pursuing criminal charges, civil charges, and/or charges under the Duke judicial codes (click here for the complete sexual misconduct policy). Trespass orders, restraining orders, and blind reporting – filing a report without your name attached to it – are available options with both Duke and Durham’s police departments.

The SASS Coordinator is available to discuss the details of various options with you and to provide support or accompaniment during judicial appointments and hearings. Exploring your options, or even reporting an incident, does not obligate you to proceed with legal or judicial action.