Legal Resources
Office of Judicial Affairs
Office of Judicial Affairs
135 Boucke Building
University Park, PA 16802
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
814-863-0342
Relationship violence, sexual assault and stalking are prohibited by Penn State's Code of Conduct. Student perpetrators of these specific behaviors, as well as others which fall into categories of sexual misconduct, harassment or abuse, will be held accountable by staff and/or designees of the Office of Judicial Affairs. The possible sanctions for these categories of behaviors ranges from disciplinary probation through expulsion. If you are a victim of these actions and the perpetrator is a Penn State student, seek assistance from this university resource.
Judicial Affairs assists in setting standards for student behavior that help maintain a safe university environment. If the suspect is a student, a victim can file a complaint against the alleged rapist through Judicial Affairs. Disciplinary action is taken with due process and can include separation of the assailant from the University and removal from University property. Penn State's Victim Resource Officer can accompany the victim to University disciplinary hearings in Judicial Affairs.
Administrative Directives for No Contact
The Office of Judicial Affairs also has the ability to issue an "Administrative Directive for No Contact." This university action prohibits a Penn State student from having contact with the person who requests the directive. It will also restrict the recipient from contacting a victim through a third party. At times a victim may feel that the most important thing is that a perpetrator not be allowed any communication with them and an administrative directive may be very effective in restricting contact.
Penn State Police Victim Resource Officer
Victim Resource Officer
Eisenhower Parking Deck
Room 30-C
University Park, PA 16802
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
814-863-1907
The Victim Services department of the Penn State University Police offers a Victim Resource Officer to any student, employee or visitor who has been the victim of, or witness to a crime. Contact the Victim Resource Officer to make an appointment for support, information and referrals for medical, emotional and legal services. The advocate can help victims gain access to University resources as well as help them understand legal and court procedures, and accompany them to all proceedings.
Student Attorney
Interviews are currently being conducted in order to fill this position. More information about this student attorney and his/her services will be available shortly.
Off-Campus Incidents
District Attorney
404 Centre County Courthouse
Bellefonte, PA 16823
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
or by appointment
814-355-6735
The District Attorney's Office presents the state's case against accused rapists and others suspected of committing crimes. The district attorney (DA) evaluates the evidence and decides on the possibility of successful prosecution.
The county's Victim/Witness Advocate, located in the DA's office, acts to ensure that the victim's rights to information and restitution under the law are met. The advocate will also accompany a victim to court.