Sexual Assault, Harassment & Dating Violence Resources

Sexual Assault Resources

Sexual Assault Response Line 401.863-6000
Available through Psychological Services' on-call system. Confidential crisis support and information is available for any Brown student dealing with sexual assault. The on-call counselor is also available to accompany a victim to the hospital.

Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program Coordinator 401.863-2794
Trish Glover is available to help students affected by sexual violence. Confidential services include support for a survivor or the friends of a survivor, help exploring options to address the incident (such filing a complaint, if that is the student's choice) and educational programs for the student community. When you speak to Trish, you do not have to pursue any specific course of action and no action will be taken unless it’s something you choose.

The Advocates Program 401.863-1781
A Brown staff member is trained to help any Brown student explore his/her options to address an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment. Talking with an Advocate does not require a student to file a disciplinary complaint or pursue any specific course of action. Available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Advocate coordinator is Gail Cohee, Director, Sarah Doyle Women's Center.

Brown Department of Public Safety 401.863-4111 (emergency response)
Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also direct any complaints to Public Safety's administrative number, 863-3322.

Brown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 401.863-4111
Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

University Health Services 401.863-3953
Confidential medical care, testing and treatment. Emergency contraceptive pills and treatment for sexually transmitted infections are available. Emergency care available 24 hours a day. Located at 13 Brown Street on the corner of Brown and Charlesfield Streets.

Office of Student Life/Dean-on-Call 401.863-3800
Provides a crisis response system which includes deans-on-call.

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-494-8100
If you or someone you know needs help because of a sexual assault or an abusive relationship, call this hotline 24 hours a day. Counselor-advocates provide confidential support and are available to accompany victims of sexual assault to the hospital and police station. Ongoing counseling and support groups are available. (This hotline is specific to Rhode Island. Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE if you need help in another state.)

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
This is a national hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country. When a survivor calls the hotline, s/he is connected to the nearest local rape crisis center through a unique computer routing system that maintains the confidentiality of callers.

This is an online version of the Student Handbook that links to the section on policies and regulations. Brown's definition of sexual misconduct is outlined here as well as the steps taken when an assault occurs.

Day One is the RI resource for victims of sexual assault and their families. The site provides information on a range of topics, including sexual assault, child sexual abuse, internet safety and sex offender management. Day One offers individual and group counseling for survivors of sexual abuse, child sexual abuse and for their families.

This web site offers information and statistics on sexual assault and can locate a local rape crisis center in your area.

This web site offers information on the impact of rape, date rape drugs, facts and statistics, as well as a comprehensive list of links to other resources.

This page is from the Counseling and Mental Health Center at the University of Texas at Austin and offers another source of information for male survivors of sexual assault.

The Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project is a grassroots, non-profit organization providing community education and direct services for clients. GMDVP offers shelter, guidance, and resources to allow gay, bisexual, and transgender men in crisis to leave violent situations and relationships.

This project serves lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and HIV-positive victims of violence, and others affected by violence, by providing free and confidential services enabling them to regain their sense of control, identify and evaluate their options, and assert their rights.

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Psychological Services 401.863-3476
Confidential support and appointments available for any Brown student dealing with sexual harassment.

The Advocates Program
A Brown staff member is trained to help any Brown student explore his/her options to address an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment. Talking with an Advocate does not require a student to file a disciplinary complaint or pursue any specific course of action. Available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Advocate coordinator is:

Sexual Harassment Information Liaisons
If you would like assistance or wish to report sexually harassing behavior by faculty or staff, contact the Sexual Harassment Reporting Liaisons:
Gail Cohee, 401.863-1781
Dean Carla Hansen, 863-3800
Dean Kathleen McSharry, 863-2536

Student-to-Student Harassment
To report sexual harassment by a student to another student, contact Dean Allen Ward at the Office of Student Life, 401.863-3145.

Brown University Department of Public Safety 401.863-3322
You may also direct any complaints to the Department of Public Safety.

RI Commission for Human Rights 401.222-2661
Investigates charges of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination.

Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education - Boston Office
617-223-9662

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Boston Office
617-565-3200

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This web page provides extensive information on the definition of sexual harassment, available resources at Brown and the options for informal resolutions and disciplinary options. Explains confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality when sexual harassment is reported.

This website lists several publications on sexual harassment and the educational setting.

This website contains fact sheets and recent court decisions on sexual harassment.

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Psychological Services 401.863-3476
Psychological Services' on-call system offers confidential crisis support and information for any Brown student dealing with violence in a relationship. The on-call counselor is also available to accompany a victim to the hospital.

Brown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 401.863-4111
Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Office of Student Life/Dean-on-Call 401.863-3800
Provides a crisis response system which includes deans-on-call.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides anonymous crisis intervention, information about domestic violence and referrals to local services. The hotline advocates can answer calls in English and Spanish and have access to translators in 139 languages.

RI Gay & Lesbian Helpline 401.751-3322
Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7pm to 10 pm.

The Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project 1-800-832-1901
This grassroots, nonprofit organization provides community education and direct services for clients. GMDVP offers shelter, guidance and resources to allow gay, bisexual and transgender men in crisis to leave violent situations and relationships. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The Network for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women
617-423-SAFE (Hotline in English and Spanish)
This program offers free services in English and Spanish for battered lesbians, bisexual women and transgender folks. These services include a hotline, emergency shelter and advocacy programs. Located in Boston, Massachusetts.

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This site has information on local domestic violence agencies, creating a safety plan, the dynamics of dating violence and local events and media campaigns.

This grassroots, nonprofit organization provides community education and direct services for clients. GMDVP offers shelter, guidance and resources to allow gay, bisexual and transgender men in crisis to leave violent situations and relationships. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

This program offers free services in English and Spanish for battered lesbians, bisexual women and transgender folks. These services include a hotline, emergency shelter and advocacy programs. Located in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Institute provides an interdisciplinary forum for research and dialogue on family violence in the African American community. The site includes a newsletter, bibliography, events and related links.

The Family Violence Prevention Fund is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for laws to help battered women, educates judges and provides training and support to employers and health care providers. The End Abuse Links section has several different topics, including teen dating violence, men and fathers, immigration issues, animal abuse and resources in Spanish.

This bilingual website has a section called Help for Victims with advice on how to help a friend, how to leave an abusive relationship and information for immigrant women.

The Department of Justice publishes numerous research studies on domestic violence and sexual assault. This site also provides resources for victims of different kinds of crime, information on stalking and cyberstalking and resources for parents.

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