Survivor-Centered

A systematic focus on the needs and concerns of a survivor of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking that 1) ensures the compassionate and sensitive delivery of services in a nonjudgmental manner; 2) ensures an understanding of how trauma affects survivor behavior; 3) maintains survivor safety, privacy, and, if possible, confidentiality; and 4) recognizes that a survivor is not responsible for the sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.  See Section 5 of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, 110 ILCS 155/5