Confidential Disclosure
When discussing sexual misconduct (e.g., sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault or sexual exploitation) or interpersonal misconduct (e.g., domestic violence, dating violence or stalking), the idea of confidentiality can be confusing. Different people, depending on their roles, have varying obligations with regard to confidentiality. Under Iowa law, communications with some individuals are legally privileged and confidential—this means they will not share with law enforcement or the Title IX Coordinator information they received in confidence.
In addition to attorneys or religious counselors, these confidential individuals and services include the following:
| Individual or Service | Contact Information |
|---|---|
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Drake University Peer Advocacy Support |
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| Violence Intervention Partner (VIP) | 515-512-2972* Call/Text |
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Professional Counseling |
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| Student Counseling Center located inside Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake | 515-216-5100 |
| Employee Assistance Program (employees, not including student-employees) | 515-216-5100 or 1-800-327-4692* |
| Crisis Observation Center (students or employees aged 18 years or older) | 515-216-5100* (or Drake Public Safety can assist at 515-271-2222) |
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Advocacy and Support |
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| Polk County Crisis and Advocacy | 515-286-3600* |
| Domestic Violence Services (CFI) | Crisis Line: 515-243-6147* Business Line: 515-288-1981 |
| L.U.N.A. Latina Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer - Sexual & Domestic Violence Services | Crisis Line: 1-866-256-7668* Business Line: 515-271-5060 |
| Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity - Sexual & Domestic Violence Services | Crisis Line: 1-866-881-4641* Business Line: 515-288-0881 |
| Nisaa African Family Services - Sexual & Domestic Violence Services | Crisis Line: 1-844-269-6203* Business Line: 515-255-5430 |
| Iowa Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-284-7821* |
| Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-770-1650* or Text ‘IOWAHELP’ to 20121* |
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Medical Care and Support |
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| Drake Student Health Center located inside Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake | 515-216-5100 |
| Planned Parenthood - Susan Knapp Health Center | 1-877-859-0542 |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | Main: 515-241-6212* Urgent Care: 515-241-6213 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Main: 515-282-2200* Urgent Care: 515-282-2501 |
| MercyOne Medical Center | Main: 515-247-3121* Urgent Care: 515-247-3211 |
*Available 24/7
Reporting to the University
Most University employees cannot guarantee confidentiality, but they will maintain privacy and disclose information only to select officials who have an essential need to know about the reported misconduct. If you make a report to a Drake employee, such as a professor or RA, that employee must inform the Title IX Coordinator; however, this does not mean you must participate in a formal complaint or investigation. When the Title IX Coordinator learns of a concern of sexual or interpersonal misconduct, they will do outreach to offer support and resources and also identify the different reporting and informal or formal resolution options that are available. You can seek assistance from Drake University without filing a formal complaint or charges with law enforcement.
There are several ways you can notify the University of an incident of sexual or interpersonal misconduct, such as:
- Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator in person, through email, or through an online report.
- Notifying Drake Public Safety, the Dean of Students, Human Resources, or the Violence Prevention Coordinator (all contact information below).
- Reporting anonymously online through EthicsPoint. Drake respects your choice to proceed anonymously; please know there may be limits on what steps can be taken with an anonymous complaint.
| Contact | Responsible for |
|---|---|
| Samantha Nordstrom Title IX Coordinator Old Main, 316 515-271-4956 samantha.nordstrom@drake.edu titleIX@drake.edu |
Sexual Harassment Policy, reports and formal complaints of sexual and/or interpersonal misconduct, investigation process, supportive measures, accommodations and other assistance |
| Jerry Parker Vice President & Dean of Students Johansen Student Center, 212 515-271-4088 jerry.parker@drake.edu |
Student Code of Conduct, assistance with complaints by or against students |
| Scott Law Executive Director, Department of Public Safety Ross Hall, 106 515-271-3860 (office) 515-271-2222 (emergency) scott.law@drake.edu |
Reports, safety planning, coordination with Des Moines Police and resources |
| Erica Kluver Executive Director, Human Resources Old Main, 319A 515-271-3676 erica.kluver@drake.edu |
Assistance with complaints by or against faculty or staff |
| Lynne Cornelius Associate Dean of Students & Director of Prevention Johansen Student Center, 219 515-271-4141 lynne.cornelius@drake.edu prevention@drake.edu |
Assistance connecting with support resources or University offices |
Reporting to Law Enforcement
If you want to contact law enforcement, you may do so directly or with assistance from the University. It is every individual's choice whether or not to report to law enforcement, and you have the right to decline involvement by the police. Both Drake Public Safety and Des Moines Police can help with questions about the criminal process as well as safety planning on and off campus; Des Moines Police is especially helpful when the individual involved is not affiliated with the University, has graduated, or has otherwise left campus.
| Contact | Responsible for |
|---|---|
| Drake Department of Public Safety | 515-271-2222* |
| Des Moines Police Department | Emergency: 911* or Non-Emergency: 515-283-4811* (main line) 515-283-4864 (investigations division) |
*Available 24/7
External Reporting Options
The agencies responsible for the enforcement of Title IX or related non-discrimination laws include the following offices:
- Office for Civil Rights (students or employees)
- Iowa Civil Rights Commission (employees)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (employees)