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ASSAULT RESPONSE PROCEDURES

-VERBAL ASSAULT: If another person attempts to engage you in a verbal confrontation, please follow the steps below to prevent the confrontation from escalating into a physical assault:

• Remain calm.
• Maintain an adequate distance (at least an arms length away).
• Watch your body language. Avoid glaring or intense eye contact. Make slow and deliberate gestures. Maintain a relaxed body position.
• Avoid sarcasm and use a soft tone of voice.
• If possible, try to safely remove yourself from the situation and suggest an alternate time for discussion. Also suggest the use of a mediator, such as the Manor College Counseling Department, the Residence Hall Coordinator, or another Manor College staff person.
• Notify the Manor College Security Department (ext. 292) to file an incident report.

 

-PHYSICAL ASSAULT: In instances where a physical assault of a non-sexual nature has occurred, you should follow these procedures:

• Notify a Manor College Security Officer (ext. 292) or the Dean of Students
• You may request the Security Officer to contact the Police Department and/or an ambulance.
• An incident report must be filed by all parties involved.
• You may also want to contact the Victims Service Center, 527 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401 at (610) 277-5200. This office can provide many services to you, at no charge, including helping you to prepare a claim for reimbursement of medical expenses not covered by your insurance, accompanying you to court and providing support. 

NOTE : Please be advised that you must report the crime within 72 hours in order to be eligible for reimbursement of your expenses. You may also call the Pennsylvania Crime Victims Compensation Board at 1-800-233-2339.