Sexual Assault Response Team

How to Report a Sexual Assault

Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Support

Here at FPU, there is a group of staff members charged with monitoring sexual misconduct cases to ensure that students receive the assistance they seek (i.e., medical attention, counseling services, advocacy support, referrals, student conduct, etc.). The team includes...

Prevention & Support Team Member	Title	Phone	Email
Dawn Broussard	Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator	(603) 899-4079
Wendy DiPasquale	Assistant Director of Human Resources and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employee Matters	603-899-1076
Andrew Pollom	Dean of Student Affairs &Title IX Coordinator for Student Concerns	(603) 899-4162
Hannah Monbleau	Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards	(603) 899-4179
Nicole Newell	Director of Counseling and Outreach Education	(603) 899-4135
Kristofer Towle	Director of Campus Safety	(603) 899-4102
Erica Peery	Director of Health Services	(603) 899-4132
Kat Dougherty	Assistant Dean of Student Affairs	(603) 899-4167
Daniel Gardner	Assistant Director of Residential Operations	(603) 899-4360
Colin Seifrit	Assistant Director of Residential Education	(603) 899-4167
Counseling & Outreach Center		(603) 899-4133
After-Hours - Campus Safety		(603) 899-4210

What Do I Want to Do?

Remember you are in control of what care/steps you do or do not take after experiencing an incident of sexual misconduct. While those who care about you and others trying to help you may give you advice or present you with various options available, it is very important that you make these personal decision for yourself. These resources are to assist you in making the best decision for you.

Your Options

Speak confidentially about the incident to a professional or licensed counselor or pastoral counselor at the University or off-campus (I.E., Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention).
Students have the right to bring a support person to any and all meetings throughout the process (on or off campus support person)
Report a complaint to local law enforcement
Report the incident to University officials through Campus Safety, the Division of Student Affairs or other Responsible Employee
Report the incident anonymously for yourself or as a third party at the following link: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?FranklinPierceUniv&layout_id=10
Seek medical attention on campus through the Health Center or EMTs or off campus at the local hospital
Have evidence collected by the Rindge Police Department or local hospital, this evidence can be used in an investigation at the discretion of the survivor.
University officials can assist you with making contact to any of the above resources if needed.

On-Going Assistance

Support and on-going assistance can be provided by the University’s Counseling and Outreach Center or by the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention.

Bystander Intervention Information & Resources

Immediate Assistance

On-Campus

Campus Safety—(603) 899-4210
Residential Life—(603) 899-4176
Health Center—(603) 899-4130 (Confidential Resource)
Counseling Services—(603) 899-4130 (Confidential Resource)

For after hours assistance (anytime outside of 8:00am-4:30pm) please contact Campus Safety at (603) 899-4210 to speak with a member of Residential Life, Health Services, or Women’s Crisis Center.

Off-Campus

Rindge Police Department (603) 899-5009 (Emergency 911)
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention (888) 511-6287 (Confidential Resource)
Monadnock Community Hospital (603) 924-7191 (Emergency 911)
Planned Parenthood Keene, NH (603) 352-6898 (Confidential Resource)
NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 1-800-277-5570 (Confidential Resource)

For information for Lebanon, NH, Manchester, NH or Goodyear AZ please reference the
Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Accommodations and Interim Measures

Franklin Pierce University and the Division of Student Affairs may take immediate interim actions to protect the safety of individuals or the University community, to enable students with complaints and witnesses to continue studies, and to ensure the integrity of an investigation. These actions may include interim suspension of the accused student or no-contact orders between the individuals involved. FPU and the Division of Student Affairs may also take additional action if requested or deemed appropriate, including, but not limited to:

Modifying co-curricular, class or work schedules
Making alternative housing assignments
Addressing other academic concerns (I.E., absences, assignments, grades, leave of absence, withdrawal)
Safety planning
Students have the right to bring a support person to any and all meetings throughout the process (on or off campus support person)

For information regarding the Sexual Misconduct Hearing Process please reach out to Kat Dougherty, Director of Residential Life at (603) 899-4167

Did You Know?

STI/STD Testing for the survivor of a sexual assault is free
If you choose to go to the hospital in New Hampshire an advocate from the local crisis center will be there to support you and let you know of all the resources available
If you choose to get a Sexual Assault Examination Kit (Rape Kit) done at the hospital this information can be kept until you are ready to pursue criminal charges, if you choose to.

CONTACT

Kat Dougherty, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Student Conduct (603) 899-4167

Office Hours

Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.