Survivor Services

Reporting options

Survivors of sexual violence have the choice of whether or not to report it. Survivors may report to the university, law enforcement, or both.

Medical care and forensic evidence collection (rape kit)

Time-sensitive information: After experiencing harm or assault, you may wish to seek urgent medical attention such as treating injuries, checking for injuries that aren't apparent, getting tested for STI exposure, and potentially collecting forensic DNA evidence that can be used for reporting. Some aspects of getting medical attention are time-sensitive. You always have the option to contact a confidential advocate for help.

Counseling

Counseling and other mental health support are available to survivors of sexual violence on campus, locally, and nationally.

Conflict resolution

Conflict management and resolution assistance are available on campus.

Your rights as a survivor of sexual assault

Quick summary of survivors' rights, options, and resources

Supporting a survivor & responding to disclosures

When someone comes to you with a concern related to sexual violence and sexual harassment, it’s crucial that you listen, support, and offer resources. This page provides tips and resources for supporting someone who has been impacted by sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Legal services

Survivors of sexual violence have the option to seek legal services.

Advocacy services

Confidential advocates are specially trained and can support survivors (and supporters of survivors) with their options, rights, and resources. Advocacy services are available on campus, locally, and nationally.

Basic needs

Basic needs include safe and stable housing, food, hygiene, transportation, healthcare, and financial sustainability. Basic needs assistance is available to survivors of sexual violence.

Academic & workplace supportive measures

Survivors of sexual violence may request reasonable academic and workplace supportive measures or adjustments. A number of campus resources can assist in arranging these supportive measures.