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1. For Victims
Davidson College provides amnesty to victims who may be hesitant to report to Davidson College officials because they fear that they themselves may be accused of minor policy violations, such as underage drinking, at the time of the incident. Educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or conduct record will result.
2. For Those Who Offer Assistance
To encourage students to offer help and assistance to others, Davidson College pursues a policy of amnesty for minor violations when students offer help to others in need. At the discretion of the Associate Dean of Students, amnesty may also be extended on a case-by-case basis to the person receiving assistance. Educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or conduct record will result.
3. For Those Who Report Serious Violations
Students who are engaged in minor violations but who choose to bring related serious violations by others to the attention of Davidson College are offered amnesty for their minor violations. Educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or record will result.
Abuse of amnesty requests can result in a decision by the Associate Dean of Students not to extend amnesty to the same person or organization repeatedly.
Invocation of the amnesty policy will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Assistant Dean of Students.
It is also important to understand that this policy only applies to the violation of the college alcohol policy and not for any additional violations.
When a student is granted amnesty, they will be required to meet with the Assistant Dean of Students or his designee to discuss the incident in order to create a learning opportunity and to grow from the experience. While the violation will not be recorded as a violation of college policy, students may be referred to various campus resources for assessment or possible treatment. These are designed to assist students with any possible substance abuse problems that may become apparent during discussions. Students who are referred for addition help but fail to meet and complete the recommendations in their entirety may be subject to disciplinary action.
4. Safe Harbor
Davidson College has a Safe Harbor rule for students. Davidson College believes that students who have a drug and/or addiction problem deserve help. If any Davidson College student brings their own use, addiction, or dependency to the attention of College officials outside the threat of drug tests or conduct sanctions and seeks assistance, a conduct complaint will not be pursued. A written action plan may be used to track cooperation with the Safe Harbor program by the student. Failure to follow the action plan will nullify the Safe Harbor protection and campus conduct processes will be initiated.
Residence Life Policies and Procedures for Residents
The Residence Life Office (RLO) at Davidson College is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming residential environment that supports and enhances academic performance and social development for all residents. Through their experiences in the residential community, Davidson students will gain the knowledge, awareness, and skills to lead ethical, inclusive lives.
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