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Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence

SAFETY ALERT:

Computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear all website footprints. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer that your abuser can not access directly or remotely, or contact the Sexual Violence Education and Support area of the Student Wellness Center (614-292-4527) and ask for The Campus Advocacy Program Coordinator. Or call the 24 Hour Helpline (614-267-7020),  Ohio Domestic Violence Network (800-934-9840).

If you would like to speak with some one anonymously and/or  right away, please call the 24 Hour Helpline 614-267-7020. 

Drop in hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 3-5p and Tuesdays & Thursday 5-7p at the Student Wellness Center in RPAC. .  During these hours, SARNCO-trained, peer-advocates will be available.  Please call or drop by to access this support and help us spread the word to any one you know who may want to access these services.

Sexual Violence includes sexual assault, intimate partner/dating/domestic abuse & violence and stalking. Support for those who have experienced sexual violence is available on the main campus through the OSU Campus Advocacy Program (CAP) and other OSU Services. For a list of regional, state and national resources, please contact the Student Wellness Center at 292-4527 and ask for the Sexual Violence Education and Support area. 

Financial assistance is available for students who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner abuse and stalking.  For more information, please check out the Sexual Violence Assistance Fund page.  To fill out an online application please click on:  Sexual Violence Assistance Fund Application

The CAP Coordinator and Student Support For Survivors can help you: figure out your options and come up with a plan. Some options we may speak about include: safety planning, speaking with police, contacting the city prosecutor's office, getting a protection order, speaking with Student Judicial Affairs - plus other options. We can also support you in taking any steps you would like to take. Also, please check out the materials attached to this page for more information and resources.

Want to help those who have experienced intimate partner/dating/domestic/relationship abuse?

The OSU Campus Advocacy Program (CAP) consists of a longer-term advocacte and peer support through Student Support For Survivors. Student Support For Survivors volunteers/advocates are OSU students who have received specialized training to provide information, crisis intervention and referrals. 

Coming Fall Quarter 2009 - Sexual Violence Assistance Fund.  Please check out the web page for more details, as they develop.

The next SARNCO Volunteer Training - Saturdays & Sundays, October 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Please contact HHERRONM@ohiohealth.com. To find out more about SARNCO, please check out their website.

What is the Campus Advocacy Program (CAP) and Student Support For Survivors?

The Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) and the Ohio State University Sexual Violence Education and Support within the Student Wellness Center have worked together to provide advocacy services for OSU students who experience sexual assault, intimate partner abuse &/or stalking on OSU's campus.  Student Support Survivors is comprised of those student volunteers who have gone through SARNCO training, as well as those who just want to lend their support to this issue through outreach, education, and awareness events.

SARNCO provides the 24-Hour Rape Helpline, hospital advocacy programs, prevention education, and outreach initiatives addressing sexual violence in central Ohio.

Why Contact Us?

"First Responders" to sexual violence on-campus have multiple roles as OSU faculty and staff members to report incidents of violence and protect public safety. SARNCO-trained Student Support volunteers can help connect students with existing support networks at the university and in the community.

SARNCO-trained Student Support Volunteers:

  • Receive extensive, on-going training specifically about sexual violence, legal and medical processes and support resources for survivors of sexual violence.

When should you call for us?

First-responders (employees of OSU) should offer to call the Student Wellness Center (614-292-4527) or the 24 Hour Helpline (614-267-7020) anytime a student discloses any information about a sexual assault, domestic/dating violence or stalking that happened to them.

Let the student know what your reporting requirements are, and that the 24 Hour Helpine can provide confidential support. Offering to access the Student Wellness Center shows students that their experience is important and that support is available at OSU.

How Can You Access Confidential Support?

Of course, some one can call the 24 hour Helpline at 614-267-7020 or CHOICES at 614-224-4663 to speak with someone anonymously.

Longer-Term Advocacy

The Campus Advocacy Program Coordinator of the Student Wellness Center, is the person who can provide ongoing advocacy, information and support through the criminal justice system, the Student Judicial Affairs process or with any number of issues/problems. Students, staff and faculty can contact her directly by calling 247-6054 or by emailing radcliffe.28@osu.edu to set up an appointment.

As a university official, the Campus Advocacy Program Coordinator will go over confidentiality issues, as well as provide specific assistance (e.g., criminal justice system, Student Judicial Affairs, with written resources, etc.) with students.

This position also exists to support staff and faculty who are dealing with these issues - either personally or professionally. Contact her about the kNOw! campaign, advocacy or for additional information.

How to Become A Student Support Volunteer

Some Student Support volunteers work with the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) to provide direct service to survivors.  Some have also identified OSU as an additional site for their volunteer work.  The student group - Student Support For Survivors - includes trained advocates as weil as those who are committed to this issue and want to help end sexual violence.

SARNCO is part of OhioHealth, the hospital system which includes many central Ohio hospitals. Hospital Advocacy, Helpline advocacy, Education/Prevention and Outreach are all areas that an individual can be involved with to help address the issue of sexual violence.

All volunteers go through forty hours of intensive Survivor Advocacy Training, receive ongoing training and work through a process to become confident in the advocacy role.

Please contact SARNCO via e-mail at HHERRONM@ohiohealth.com for more information about becoming a trained advocate. To find out more about SARNCO, please check out their website.