Getting Help
Legal Accompaniment
An advocate can be made available to assist survivors in navigation of the legal process, whether that is criminal, civil or the University’s conduct system.
Criminal:
An advocate can accompany you in making a police report, as well as offer assistance in determining whether reporting is the right choice for you. The advocate can also be present for any follow up appointments made with law enforcement such as forensic interviews.
Civil:
An advocate can assist you in filing a restraining or stalking order. The advocate will accompany you to the courthouse, help them work through the paperwork, and provide support and safety planning for the outcome. Additionally the advocate will be able to accompany you to the court hearing.
Conduct:
Many students are unaware and unfamiliar with the University’s legal proceedings through the Office of Conduct and Mediation. A SHARPP advocate can explain what this process might look like for a your specific situation, as well as assist the survivor in beginning the process by filing charges. The advocate will be able to accompany you to any meetings related to the proceedings as well as sit in for support on the hearing date. You can find the student handbook’s list of rights and responsibilities.
Please note, the conduct system is for UNH students only.
Affirmative Action & Equity Office:
Faculty and staff who have been victimized by colleagues can make a report to the Affirmative Action and Equity Office on campus. A SHARPP advocate can assist in this process.