What are Confidential Resource Advisors?
Gallaudet University designates Confidential Resource Advisors, also known as CRAs, to provide support to students and employees who experience sexual misconduct.
CRAs provide emergency and ongoing support to individuals impacted by sexual misconduct. CRAs are not empowered to provide supportive measures. However, a CRA can provide confidential guidance about available resources and supportive measures and help individuals understand their options.
What can a CRA do?
A CRA can:
- Provide confidential guidance on available resources and supportive measures;
- Explain reporting options, including how to file a Formal Complaint or report to law enforcement;
- Assist in accessing medical care, counseling, academic accommodations, and other support services;
- Accompany and support individuals during administrative proceedings related to sexual harassment or misconduct as an advisor, if requested; and
- Connect individuals with community-based advocacy organizations.
What does a CRA not do?
CRAs do not:
- Provide counseling or therapy while acting in the CRA capacity; or
- Support more than one party involved in the same allegation of sexual harassment or misconduct.
CRAs are not empowered to provide supportive measures. However, they may help individuals understand what supportive measures may be available and how to request them through the appropriate University office.
Confidentiality
CRAs will not share information about a report with the Title IX Coordinator, law enforcement, or other University officials without the individual’s consent, except as required by law, such as in cases involving minors or imminent safety threats.
Speaking with a CRA does not initiate a University investigation or disciplinary process. Individuals may choose whether and when to make a formal report.
CRA Training
All designated CRAs receive training before assuming CRA duties and on an annual basis thereafter.
Designated Confidential Resource Advisors
The following are Gallaudet University’s designated Confidential Resource Advisors:
Ursula Schultz Click to reveal email
Allison Gibbons Click to reveal email
Teri Wood Click to reveal email
Contact
- Title IX
