Reporting Sexual Assault

Reporting to Police

To make a police report, contact the police department in which the assault/incident occurred. For example, if it occurred on campus, contact the University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD). If you are uncertain as to which police department has jurisdiction for your case, UAPD will be happy to assist you with contacting the appropriate police department. UAPD can be contacted at 479-575-2222.

Crime Victims Reparations. In Arkansas, if a police report is filed within 72 hours since the time of the assault, a victim/survivor is eligible to apply for the Crime Victims Reparations program. This program serves to reimburse victims/survivors for any personal out of pocket expense (e.g. co-pay/co-insurance paid for follow up care, counseling sessions for dealing with trauma, replacement of damaged property, etc.) that they may have incurred as a result of the crime.  A victim advocate can assist with completing the required forms. Remember to hold onto all receipts for expenses incurred as a result of the crime. Visit Crime Victims Reparations Board website to learn more and to access application forms. Crime Victim Reparations is separate from the Sexual Assault Reimbursement Fund, which only pays for forensic evidence collection after the sexual assault.

Reporting to Title IX

You may contact the Title IX Coordinator directly  at (479) 575-7111 (voice) or (479) 409-9972 (voice or text). The University has a webpage dedicated to assisting its community with making reports.

You may also tell a “responsible employee” on campus who is then mandated under university policy to forward the matter to the Title IX Coordinator.  A “responsible employee” is any employee who has the authority or is believed to have the authority to take action to redress sexual violence and has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. “Responsible employees” may include, but are not limited to faculty, deans, coaches, campus staff, law enforcement, residence hall staff and others who may be required as by policy or by law to report known incidents of sexual violence. In general, the only individuals exempt from mandated reporting are victim advocates, counseling and medical staff,  and pastoral ministers.

The Title IX Office will reach out to all parties involved and determine if a possible Title IX offense occurred. If a possible Title IX offense happened, the University will conduct an investigation.  For more information about Title IX, please visit the University’s Title IX webpage.

Either or both reporting options may be exercised. A Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center victim advocate can help provide personal support throughout the reporting, investigating, and adjudicating/prosecuting processes.