75 an Advocate be present as well. NOTE: Reporting an incident is a separate step from choosing to prosecute. When you file a report, you are NOT obligated to continue with legal proceedings or University disciplinary action. If the assault occurred off-campus, report the incident to the local police department, if you are outside of either the Laredo Campus or RELLIS Campus area, TAMIU or RELLISwill assist individuals who are unsure of how and where to report the crime. The reasons for reporting to PD are: 1) to take action which may prevent further victimization, including issuing a Timely Warning to warn the campus community of an impending threat to their safety; 2) to apprehend the assailant; 3) to seek justice for the wrong that has been done to you; and 4) to have the incident recorded for purposes of reporting statistics about incidents that occurred on campus. To report an incident, follow the guidelines under ?Reporting Procedures?on page 12. 2. THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (SART) In Laredo, the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) members are trained and prepared to assist individuals who have experienced sexual assault. The team members do not act as counselors, but provide the individual with information and resources in order to make informed decisions regarding the incident. This includes assisting the individual in identifying his or her medical, legal, counseling, and academic assistance needs; identifying the appropriate campus and/or community services to provide necessary assistance; providing follow-up with the individual to determine if the services have been obtained and have met his or her needs; and explaining options, such as filing a report with local law enforcement, reviewing disciplinary options available through the University?s student disciplinary system, discussing University housing options, and acting as an educator about rape and sexual assault. The coordinator of the SART team or Advocates can be contacted at 956.326.2100 24 hours a day. For more information about the SART?s services, please visit UPD. 3. TITLE IX REPORTING Individuals may also consider reporting a sexual violence incident to the TAMIU or TAMUS-RELLIS Title IX Coordinator, who can provide assistance in addressing the incident by implementing interim measures and alternative or disciplinary resolution. The Texas A&M University System Civil Rights Policy, Regulation and the Rules developed by TAMIU and TAMUS-RELLIS may be accessed at The Texas A&M University System Policy on Civil Rights https://policies.tamus.edu/08-01.pdf The Texas A&M University System Regulation on Civil Rights https://policies.tamus.edu/08-01-01.pdf Texas A&M International University Rule on Civil Rights https://www.tamiu.edu/compliance/ TAMIURulesSAPs.shtml TAMUS-RELLISSystem Rule on Civil Rights https://assets.systems In Laredo, the Director, Title IX Coordinator & Civil Rights Compliance provides assistance with navigating the Title IX process and offers support information and referrals for dealing with personal and academic issues and is available at 956.326.2857. Students located at RELLIS should seek assistance from the office of the RELLIS Assistant Provost via email at civilrights@rellis.tamus.edu or 979.317.3402 4. COUNSELING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Counseling and Psychological Services are available by visiting : Laredo Campus Student Counseling Services Texas A&M International University Student Center Suite 128 5201 University Blvd. Laredo, TX 78041 956.326.2230 RELLIS Cam pus Texas A&M Health Family Care Texas A&M University 2900 E. 29th Street Bryan, TX 77802 979.776.8440
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