An out of control college student slaps her mother, sparking a catfight that concluded with a kick to mom’s stomach and the student being placed under arrest for assault.

There are different kinds of abuse and while the scars from physical abuse are easily detected. Other forms of abuse like verbal and financial abuse are not as easy to recognize by peers.

The campus policy on abuse is clearly stated in the Student Code Conduct. There are different types of disciplinary action that can be taken or pursued by the college. That includes a warning, suspension, or even expulsion.

“The kind of disciplinarian action that is taken by the college depends on what kind of abuse is taking place, Dr. Jeanie Nishime Vice President of Student &Community Advancement said. The student code conduct are the ground rules.”

The office of Student Development would be notified of the particular student and the details of the incident. The campus police are also notified if the issue is more serious.

I interviewed two different EC students, one the victim of abuse and the other the abuser, both student’s names are going to be kept confidential to protect their identities.

“I became really unattached to friends and my self-esteem was low because of my ex-boyfriends verbal abuse “, a 20-year-old Communications major said.”He felt like that was a way to deal with his anger.” I don’t think he cared about how it was affecting me.”

According to the Student Code Conduct, after an incident occurs the Office of Student Development is notified and also the campus police. If physical abuse occurs on campus, the college can suspend the student immediately. The College Manager must send the Dean of Student Services a written form of the suspension within 24 hours.

The Dean of Student Services shall send a written notice to the suspended student, informing the student of his or her right to a hearing within ten (10) days of the suspension. A copy of this notice will be sent to the student file, the Vice President of Student and Personnel Services, the President, and Campus Police.

“I think that verbal abuse stays with you longer than physical abuse”, 20-year-old Communications major said.” It took me a long time for me to get myself back together.”” The way that he talked to me was just so wrong”

Dr. Jeanie Nishime claims that the faculties are mandated reporters. In class there is not mandated reporting for adults but reporting is mandated for minors who attend classes.

I used to abuse my mom verbally and physically, 21-year old Communications major said. “I was controlling, demanding, and persistent.” I saw my mom’s self esteem drop but I didn’t care “At first I justified my actions because I have been diagnosed for being bi-polar.” “I realized after I was arrested and released for assault that I needed to change my ways.”

“People use violence to demand respect because they don’t have the capabilities to manage themselves,” 21-year-old Communications major said. “I think that people grow their entire life and it is never too late to make a change for the better.”