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Sexual Abuse Awareness Program

Philosophy

The mission of the Dartmouth College Sexual Abuse Awareness Program, established in 1989, is threefold:

  1. To serve the needs of survivors of sexual abuse, relationship violence, and other forms of harassment. This includes advocacy, assistance in obtaining medical care, and assistance utilizing college judicial and/or police reporting procedures.
  2. To educate the campus community about the problem of sexual abuse and it's prevention, and to empower students to act towards the elimination of sexual abuse.
  3. To address issues of policy and procedure through advocacy for survivors' concerns in the college community.

All members of the Dartmouth community are encouraged to become involved.

I WANT HELP!!

Contact any of the following resources and they will either provide or direct you to counseling, medical help, and information on how to get confidential treatment and support:

Coordinator, Sexual Abuse Awareness Program    646-9430

The Coordinator can provide confidential support and guidance to all service providers needed by survivors of sexual abuse.  She splits her time between two offices -- one in Health Resources at the Health Service and the other at the Center for Women and Gender (CWG).

Counseling and Human Development    646-9442

Counselor-on-Call    646-4000

Dean-on-Call    646-4000

The Dean-on-Call is available after hours to address student emergencies.

Hanover Police    911

Headrest    448-4400

Headrest is a local 24-hour hotline that provides counseling and referral for the entire community for a broad range of issues.

Safety and Security    646-4000

Sexual Abuse Peer Advisors (SAPAs)    Blitzmail Bulletin

SAPAs is a group of students trained to respond to questions about medical, emotional, and reporting issues around sexual abuse. The names, phone numbers, and personal profiles of SAPAs can be found on the SAPA Blitzmail Bulletin. Your confidentiality will be respected. SAPA training will be held Spring '09. Applications (word doc 26.5KB) are due February 16th to Michelle de Sousa by email.

Womens Health Program at the Health Service   646-9401

The Womens Health Program provides gynecological exams, sexually transmitted infection testing and counseling, contraception counseling, emergency contraception, and other services to women and their partners. Without going into medical specifics, students may ask for a "personal appointment."  Be sure to mention that it's urgent if this is the case, so that you can be seen quickly.

Women's Information Service (WISE)    448-5525

WISE provides 24-hour sexual and domestic violence hotline and crisis intervention volunteers to accompany survivors of sexual abuse to area hospitals, police stations, and courts. It is a resource for the entire community.

Contact Us

Dartmouth College Health Service
Health Resources
7 Rope Ferry Road #6143
Hanover, NH  03755
Phone:  (603) 646-9414    FAX:  (603) 646-9450

 

Last Updated: 3/26/09