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Abstract: 

Few administrators would admit to having an inadequate process in place for responding to campus rape, but in fact many campuses have not made the necessary commitment—including an open and frank assessment of the incidence of rape on campus. This article sets forth a set of principles and standards college administrators should consider in formulating a process and system for responding to campus sexual assault. The author asserts that administrattors must 1) Have a belief in the need to support and care for campus victims of sexual assault; 2) Have confidence in the abilities of the campus sexual assault response team (SART); and 3) Understand that, contrary to conventional wisdom, truth and openness about the fact that such heinous acts occur on campus, but that there is a coordinated response plan, can actually put the institution in a positive and constructive light.

Keywords: Sexual Assault Response Team (SART);

Affiliations:  1: University of Scranton.