Pursuant to Article 129-B, Section 6443, of the New York State Education Law, in all cases involving sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, or stalking, all Pratt Munson students have the right to:
- Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state Police;
- Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously;
- Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by Munson and Pratt Munson College of Art and Design;
- Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;
- Be treated with dignity and to receive from Munson courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available;
- Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;
- Describe the incident to as few institution representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;
- Be protected from retaliation by Munson and Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, any student, the accused and/or the Respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of Munson;
- Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;
- Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or Respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and
- Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of Munson and Pratt Munson College of Art and Design.
