What is My Confidentiality?

Confidential Resources

Will what I share stay confidential?
Conversations with an advocate or counselor are completely confidential, and information is not shared with BYU, Title IX, law enforcement, parents, professors, or other university offices without the survivor's consent, or the survivor is in imminent danger.

What is a confidential advocate?
A confidential advocate provides support, information, resources, and help navigating your options after sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or harassment. Advocates can discuss reporting options, medical care, accommodations, and safety planning without requiring you to make a report.

What is a confidential counselor?
A counselor provides mental health support and a safe space to process your experiences, emotions, and healing. Counseling services are confidential and focused on your well-being.

Will a confidential advocate or counselor report to Title IX?
No. Confidential advocates and counselors do not report disclosures to Title IX without your consent. You can discuss your options and receive support without initiating a university investigation.

Can I receive support without making a police report or Title IX Report?
Yes. Information shared with SASS advocates is kept confidential. Students are not required to report to law enforcement, Title IX, the Honor Code, or any other campus office in order to receive support.

Can I remain anonymous?
Yes. You may choose how much information to share and can ask questions about your options before deciding whether to identify yourself or make a report.

Are there any limits to confidentiality?
In limited situations involving immediate safety concerns or when required by law, advocates may need to share limited information. If that occurs, students will have an opportunity to discuss it with their advocate whenever possible.

Will my parents be notified?
For most college students, confidential services do not notify parents. You need to sign a release of information for parents to be able to communicate anything about a visit or circumstance. The one exception is if the survivor is in imminent danger.

Do I have to decide right away whether to report?
No. You do not have to make any immediate decisions. A confidential advocate or counselor can help you understand your options, answer questions, and support whatever choices feel right for you.