Campus Security: Sexual Offense

Sexual Offense

Any member of the University of Hawai'i community who commits sexual offense is subject to criminal prosecution and University disciplinary procedures. Under University disciplinary procedures, a variety of sanctions may be imposed including dismissal or loss of employment. By law, all University disciplinary procedures provide due-process protection for the accuser and the accused. At the conclusion of the mandatedhearings related to sexual offense, both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the decision and sanction.
Any student who is sexually assaulted should report the incident to either the Sex Abuse Treatment Center, Campus Security, or the Honolulu Police Department regardless of whether or not the student intends to press charges. A victim's physical and emotional well-being is of paramount concern. However, it is impontant to consider preserving physical evidence to assist in apprehending and prosecuting any attacker.
Students who are victims of a sexual offense will be assisted in continuing their studies by changing academic or living arrangements whenever requested by students and if such changes are possible.