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Assistance for Reporting Individuals

The State University of New York and SUNY Oswego are committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors/reporting individuals of sexual and interpersonal violence and discrimination, including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sex discrimination, sexual harassment and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in University/University-wide and campus programs, activities and employment.

It is important that you are aware of your rights and opportunities for support and assistance.

Medical Assistance

  • Call 911 for ambulance/SAVAC
  • Dr. Mary Walker Health Center: Health Services website (students only)
  • Oswego Hospital: 315-349-5511

Police Assistance

  • University Police: 315-312-5555 or 911
  • Oswego Police: 315-342-8120 or 911
  • New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Unit: 844-845-7269

Note: if you pursue disciplinary charges and criminal charges at the same time it is possible that the campus may need to temporarily suspend its fact-finding while the law enforcement agency is in the process of gathering evidence.

Resources and Agencies

Interim Title IX Coordinator: Julie Bezek, Culkin 405, 315.312.5605 (private voicemail), [email protected]

Conduct Charges: Student Conduct/Dean of Students Office: 315-312-3378 (if accused is a student). Title IX will investigate and send the report to Student Conduct for adjudication.

Counseling Center: Counseling Services website (students only)

Employee Assistance Program: 315-312-5546, Employee Assistance Program (employees only)

Remedies, accommodations and safety services:

Privacy and Confidentiality: The University will protect the privacy of all parties to a complaint or other report of sexual and interpersonal violence to the extent possible. Certain staff are obligated by law to maintain confidentiality, including certain Counseling Center, Health Services staff and the local abuse and assault hotline. When the University receives  complaints of sexual or interpersonal violence, the University has an obligation to respond in a way that limits the effects of the sexual and interpersonal violence and to prevent its recurrence. Information will be shared as necessary in the course of an investigation with people who need to know, such as investigators, witnesses, and the accused. If you are unsure of someone’s duties and ability to maintain your privacy, ask them before you talk to them.

Retaliation is adverse action against another person for reporting a violation or for participating in any way in the investigation or conduct process. Retaliation includes harassment and intimidation, including but not limited to violence, threats of violence, property destruction, adverse educational or employment consequences, and bullying.

Services to Aid Families (SAF) Advocate 315- 342-1600. Use their 24 hour crisis hotline to schedule appointments. SAF can assist with requesting Orders of Protection, related medical bills and provide advocacy at hospital and in meetings on/off campus. Services to Aid Families at SUNY Oswego.

Academic Assistance

  • For out of class notice to professors (3+ days) contact the Dean of Students Office at 315-312-5483 or [email protected]. 
  • It is recommended that you reach out to your professors immediately if you have missed any classes or assignments. Here are draft e-mails for your reference. Please also CC [email protected] in the email:
    • If you missed classes: "I am working with Julie Bezek regarding a serious personal matter and missed class (dates). Ask for flexibility and if there is anything you can do to make up for it."
    • If you need to postpone, retake or reschedule a test: "Is it possible to (re-) take the exam on (date) or at a later date?"
    • If you need more time to complete an assignment: "I need additional time to complete (name the assignment) and would like to request an extension until (date)."
    • Sometimes they are looking for a reasonable way to handle it, so if you can point to the syllabus and directly address what you think is fair, that works too. For example, “I know you said you would take 10% off for late assignments, I am wondering if it is possible to take less off or waive it this time".

A Plain Language Explanation of Distinctions Between the New York State Penal Law and the University Disciplinary Processes.

Students' Bill of Rights

All victims/survivors/reporting individuals of these crimes and violations, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction, have the following rights, regardless of whether the crime or violation occurs on campus, off campus or while studying abroad.

You 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 from the institution;
  • 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 the institution 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 institutional representatives as practicable and not to be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident; 
  • Be free from retaliation by the institution, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution; 
  • 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;
  • Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of the University.

Options in Brief

Reporting individuals, victims/survivors have many options that can be pursued simultaneously, including one or more of the following: 

  • Receive resources, such as counseling and medical attention; 
  • Confidentially or anonymously disclose a crime or violation; 
  • Make a report to an employee with the authority to address complaints, including the Title IX Coordinator, Student Conduct employee, or a Human Resources employee; 
  • Report to University Police, local law enforcement, the NY State Troopers Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit and/or Family Court or Civil Court

Additional University Resources can be found on the SUNY Oswego website. Contact Julie Bezek with questions or for more information.

Julie Bezek
Interim Title IX Coordinator 
Culkin 405 
315.312.5605 (private voicemail)
[email protected]

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