Supporting Survivors
Supporting Survivors
Supporting Survivors
Confidential mental health and medical services are available through Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health Services in the Wellness Center. Other resources to report sexual assault or other Title IX concerns can be found in the Office of Student Equity & Compliance.
- To Reach a Confidential, Trained Sexual Violence Advocate, call the SERV 24-hour Hotline (Services Empowering the Rights of Victims):
1-866-295-7378
- To Reach Police in Glassboro, Camden or other Communities:
9-1-1
- To Reach Counseling & Psychological Services/Student Health Services at the Wellness Center:
1-856-256-4333
Sexual violence crimes happen more frequently than you may think. It is important for survivors to know that they are not alone and that there are several support programs available.
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault…
Survivors of all genders may choose to seek medical treatment, counseling, or report the incident to the police or Rowan University administrators. Rowan strongly advocates reporting the incident as soon as possible.
No matter your experience, you deserve support, understanding, and safety. Care is voluntary and you have the right to choose what is best for you whenever you are ready. Seeking care is about your well-being first and all survivors, regardless of gender identity or when the assault happened, are eligible for these services. Support is available for students seeking care, information, or guidance—whether the experience is recent or occurred in the past, and whether or not they choose to report.
- Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Seeking immediate medical attention is strongly encouraged to treat injuries and to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical attention does not require a police report. The hospitals have Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) who specialize in the treatment of sexual violence survivors.
- Preserve Physical Evidence
DO NOT wash, shower, brush teeth or hair, eat or drink, or change clothes if you plan to report the incident to the police. If you must change clothes, help to preserve evidence by putting the clothes in a paper bag, not a plastic bag.
- Survivors have the right to privacy and dignity. If you are unsure about what to do, you have the option to request the forensic examination and decide whether or not you want to proceed with a criminal complaint at a later time. Evidence from the exam may be held for 90 days, providing time for a final decision about legal options.
- Survivors may choose to seek medical treatment, counseling, or report the incident to the police or Rowan University administrators. Rowan strongly advocates reporting the incident as soon as possible.
