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UAB designates new starting point for trauma survivors
Debbie Morgette. Photo by Spencer PortisSarah Faulkner - Editor-in-Chief
editor@insideuab.com
UAB has recently added a new outlet for students impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence – also known as domestic or dating violence – stalking and sexual harassment. Debbie Morgette, who serves as an assistant director of Student Advocacy, Rights and Conduct is now specializing in survivor services and campus based victim advocacy for UAB students. Providing dedicated, full-time support to survivors of trauma ensures that survivors can reach an advocate whose sole responsibility is to support their needs.
What sets Morgette apart from other confidential resources is that she can thoroughly explain to students the student conduct and legal process, explain students’ Title IX rights, provide information about Protection from Abuse Orders and No Contact Orders. She can also coordinate Title IX accommodations for students such as extensions on class assignments, on campus housing changes, or providing police escorts.
Confidential resources have always been available to students. Parties such as UAB counselors, medical providers and clergy are all confidential resources. This means they cannot share personally identifiable information about a student without their expressed permission.
