Survivor Services
Help is available and recovery is possible. Talking with someone aids your recovery. Free and confidential services are available from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services program in Student Health Service. Telephone
438-7948 or 438-2778 to schedule an appointment. Talking with someone does not mean that a formal report (police report) of sexual assault has been filed. Filing a report is separate from accessing needed support and recovery services.
Many survivors of sexual assault feel that they are somehow to blame for what happened to them. Know that victims are never to blame for their victimization.
No matter what you did/did not do, you cannot be responsible for the actions of someone else.
Survivors are often concerned that if they are underage and were drinking at the time of their assault, they will be punished for underage drinking if they report the assault. Know that generally neither the university police, nor the city police, will file charges against a sexual assault survivor for underage drinking.
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services program provides the following free and confidential services:
- Support and intervention for both female and male survivors of sexual assault
- Information on available university and community resources
- Review reporting options and accompany survivor to file either a police or university report – if the survivor chooses to do so.
- An advocate to accompany survivors to needed appointments or meetings
- Arrange for contact with course instructors and assist in requesting accommodations needed to maintain academic progress.
- Assist in exploring options for a change in residence.
- Ongoing source of support and advocacy for survivors.
