• Immediate Help
  • The First Things You Should Know
  • The First Things You Should Do
    • If the Assault Happend in the last 72 Hours
    • If the Assualt Happend a Long Time Ago
  • If You're Not Sure
    • If You're Not Sure How To Think About What Happened
    • If You're Not Sure What To Do
  • What Will Happen at the Emergency Room?
    • Sexually Transmitted Infections
    • Pregnancy and Emergency Contraception
    • Evidence Collection (The Rape Kit)
    • Cost
  • Your Rights at the Hospital and in Emergency treatment
• Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse
• Acquaintance and Date Rape
  • In Heterosexual Relationships
    • For Women
    • For Men
  • In Homosexual Relationships
    • For Women
    • For Men
• Consent and Coercion
  • Consent
  • Coercion
• Rape Drugs
  • How Do I Know If I've Been Drugged
  • What Can I Do?
  • Keeping Safe
  • Types of Rape Drugs
• Dating and Domestic Violence
• Stalking
  • Types of Stalking
  • What if I think I am Being Stalked
  • What If I am not Sure Whether I am Being Stalked?
• Myths and Facts
• Resources and Services
  • Sexual Harassment and Violence, Resources for
  • Hotlines
  • Medical Treatment and Assistance
  • Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Legal Referrals and Advocacy
  • Female Survivors
  • Male Survivors
  • People of Color
  • LGBTQ
• Disciplinary and Legal Options
  • Within the University
    • The University Policy on Non-Discrimination and Harassment
    • The University Disciplinary Policy
    • Filing a Complaint
  • Filing a Police Report
    • What happens when I call the police?
  • Legal Action
    • Reflections about Court from a Survivor of Sexual Assault
    • Civil Case
    • Criminal Case
  • Orders of Protection and Civil No Contact Orders
• Recovery After Violence
  • Recovering from sexual assault
    • The First Few Days or Weeks
    • Long Term Recovery
  • Recovering from dating/domestic violence
    • While in an Abusive Relationship
    • Immediately after Leaving
    • Long Term Recovery
    • Resources
  • Male Survivors
  • People of Color
  • LGBTQ
• How to Help a Friend
  • What can I do?
  • What Not to Say
  • People Close to Survivors Also Need Support
  • If Your Friend is the Perpetrator
• Related Topics
  • Childhood Sexual Abuse
    • What are the Effects/Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
    • Resources
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Stalking
  • Hate Crimes
• Getting Involved
  • Activities and Volunteer Opportunities
    • RSVP
    • NOW
    • Take Back the Night
    • Rape Victim Advocates
    • Southside Save
  • Informative Links
  • Calendar of Events

Resources and Services

Sexual Harassment and Violence Resources and Information Index

Sexual Violence
http://sexualviolence.uchicago.edu/
Sexual Violence is a comprehensive resource for the University community to access information regarding sexual violence, its impact on individuals, and resources and referrals.

Common Sense Brochure (Sexual Assault Section)
http://commonsense.uchicago.edu/sex-assault.html
The University's campus safety report, Common Sense, http://www.uchicago.edu/commonsense/  includes information about campus programs to prevent sex offenses and procedures to follow when sex offenses occur; and information regarding reporting of criminal activity; along with information regarding the location of a list of registered sex offenders residing in Chicago.

834-HELP
http://help.uchicago.edu/
834-HELP and help.uchicago.edu is a University supported Referral Service that connects students, staff and faculty to a range of resources both on campus and in the Chicago community. It includes information for individuals who have concerns about sexual assault.

Student Manual of University Policies and Regulations
http://www.uchicago.edu/docs/studentmanual/sexual_harass.shtml
This manual contains the university document "Policy and Procedures of the University of Chicago Concerning Sexual Harassment," (Revised and Adopted by the Council of the University Senate, February 12, 2002).

The Student Manual also includes information about the disciplinary process for students: http://www.uchicago.edu/docs/studentmanual/u-disc_systems.shtml

Sexual Assault Brochure: A Guide to Support Services
http://www.uchicago.edu/sexualassault/
The University's brochure on sexual assault and sexual abuse provides a comprehensive overview of University  resources and programs, how to get help and how to help a friend, as well as contact numbers for help inside and outside the University. It also links to the University of Chicago Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.

Sexual Harassment Brochure: A Guide to Support Services
http://www.uchicago.edu/sexualharassment/
The University's brochure on sexual harassment provides a definition of sexual harassment, contact information for current sexual harassment complaint advisers, and scenarios that give examples of the types of behavior that can be sexual harassment. It also links to the University of Chicago Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.

Student Care Center
http://scc.uchicago.edu/
The Student Care Center (SCC) provides primary medical care and health education services to UofC students and persons covered under the Student Health and Wellness Fee. Students seeking medical care after a recent sexual assault are encouraged to seek immediate care at an emergency department for medical assessment and evidentiary exam. The SCC is unable to perform evidentiary examinations. Students who choose not to seek immediate care or who require follow-up care can request an urgent Womancare or medical provider appointment at the SCC by calling (773) 702-4156. Sexual assault services at the SCC can include a general health check-up, STI/HIV screening, provision of post-exposure prophylaxis against sexually transmitted infection, emergency contraception, and health counseling.

Student Counseling and Resource Service (SCRS)
http://counseling.uchicago.edu/
The Student Counseling and Resource Service provides short-term counseling, medication consultation and referrals to all registered students and their dependents who have paid the student health fee. We also have information about sexual assault survivor support groups in the Chicago area. Students seeking counseling after a recent sexual assault can be seen on an emergency walk-in basis. Counseling is also available for students who have experienced sexual assault at any point in their past.

LGBTQ Resources
http://lgbtq.uchicago.edu/health/index.shtml
At http://lgbtq.uchicago.edu, you'll find the range of resources available for the LGBTQ community at the University of Chicago . Learn about the programs, materials, and organizations designed to support all aspects of your life here, including your studies, health, social life, religious life, identity associations, and career goals.  The University is committed to providing the kinds of support LGBTQ students need and want, and this website will help you find the resources that best suit you.

Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention
http://rsvp.uchicago.edu/
Resources for Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) was created to promote healthy gender relations through education and dialogue. We hold that sexual violence requires a response from the entire community. To that end, we provide an engaging student-led program for various campus organizations about how to actively prevent sexual violence and promote healthy gender relations.