Section Three
IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY POLICIES
SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR STRATEGY
This discussion includes:
Stanford University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides the following information for victims of sexual assault. For more information on CAPS, see below under "Resources" or their detailed description under Section Two, "Vaden Student Health Center."
Sexual assault, domestic violence, and other types of assault are crimes, even when committed by a spouse or by a person who is known to the victim. If you have been a victim of sexual assault or violence, support is available to you. Call a sexual assault or domestic violence agency for assistance.
To report a past assault to police, call the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (723-9633). Request to speak to the Investigations Supervisor regarding a personal matter. Reporting will provide official documentation that will be necessary for prosecution and information on someone who could be responsible for other crimes. The statute of limitations for prosecuting rape is seven years from the date of occurrence.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Get to a safe place.
Call for help (24-hour availability):
- 9-1-1 (9-911 from University phones). Immediate police, fire or medical response. Appropriate aid will be sent to your location.
- Rape Crisis Hotline (493-RAPE). A state-certified Rape Survivor Advocate will speak with you. An advocate is available to accompany you through police questioning and/or a medical examination.
- Campus Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Team (725-9955). (Stanford students only) A member of C-SARRT is available to speak with you and provide information about legal, medical, and University proceedings and services.
Seek medical help.
Receive treatment for cuts, bruises, or other injuries, including testing for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. You are not legally obligated to report or to cooperate in the prosecution of the crime. However, medical personnel must make a report to the appropriate law enforcement agency when treating injuries resulting from a violent criminal act.
Consider having a rape examination. IN THIS CASE, DO NOT SHOWER OR WASH YOUR CLOTHES!
In a rape examination, evidence that will be needed for criminal prosecution is collected. Your examination charges will be covered if you report the assault to the police. The Stanford police will allow you to file an informal report which will not initiate prosecution unless you so choose. Other police departments may have different policies.
Use the available resources.
Seek emotional and psychological support. Call a friend or a loved one, or see below for more options.
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RESOURCES
CAPS/C-SARRT (Stanford students only)
725-9955
Confidential counseling, information and referral, and assistance with University proceedings and services (24 hours). See http://vaden.stanford.edu/topics_resources/sexual_assault/ for more information about the services offered.
Office of Religious Life
723-1762
Confidential counseling and resource information
Rape Crisis Hotline
493-RAPE
Confidential crisis counseling, information and referral, and assistance with medical and legal procedures. Call for information on self-defense classes open to the public. (24 hours)
Sexual Assault Prevention Program (Stanford students only)
725-4211
Call for information about self-defense classes and student groups.
Health Library (Stanford students only)
725-3190
Visit the Health Library at Vaden for educational material about sexual assault related issues.
Graduate Life Deans
723-1171
Dean of Students
723-2733
University Ombuds Office
723-3682
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