Sexual Assault or Dating Violence

If the incident occurs on campus, as soon as possible victims/survivors of sexual misconduct and/or relationship violence should:

1. Get to a safe place.
   
   
2. Contact Campus Police immediately at (313) 577-2222. If necessary, they will assist you in anyway possible, including escorting you to the nearest hospital. This is also important so that evidence can be preserved and any crime scene secured.
   
   
3. Contact a friend, family member or someone you trust to come and stay with you. In the university’s residence halls, contact your Resident Advisor or the Resident Director directly.
   
   
4. Seek medical attention unless you are sure that the physical assault caused no injuries. Go to the closest emergency room for a full physical examination. Discuss with the hospital’s health care provider the extent of your injuries. If you suspect that you were given any drug, such as GHB or Rohypnol, ask for a blood and urine test to detect the presence of such chemicals. If you were sexually assaulted, try to preserve collectible evidence; refrain from bathing, douching, changing clothes, eating, drinking or cleaning up the area where the assault occurred. If you were physically assaulted, try to reframe from touching any possible evidence.
   
   
5. As soon as able, write down as much as you can remember about the assault, including the circumstances of the assault, the description of the accused and the physical environment where the assault occurred.
   
   
6. Make an appointment with a counselor, who is trained to assist sexual assault and relationship violence victims/survivors, to discuss the emotional and physical impact of assault. Wayne State University provides assistance through the department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (313) 577-3398 or visit 552 Student Center Building.
   
   
7. If you choose, file a criminal charge with the university’s campus police at 76 W. Hancock or call (313) 577-2222.
   
   
8. Assess your need for a Personal Protection Order (PPO). Campus police can assist you in seeking a PPO.
   
   
9. If you choose, and the accused is a Wayne State University student, contact the University Judicial Officer to obtain an explanation of the process for filing judicial charges against the student. The Judicial Officer can be contacted at (313) 577-1010, www.doso.wayne.edu, ab5823@wayne.edu, or visit the Dean of Students Office, room 351 Student Center.
   

The above information is from the Campus Safety Interaction Program Protocol (pdf).