Sexual & Relationship Violence Resources Portland State University is committed to supporting students’ safe access to their education. Sexual assault, sexual/gender-based harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking are all prohibited at PSU. Students have many options for navigating sexual assault and sexual violence, both on and off campus. Advocates are available to discuss all of these options and to support you through any option you choose. You can call for an advocate at any time (503-725-5672) regardless of how long ago the incident took place. Resource Sites: ● ● PSU’s Sexual Misconduct Options Website: centralized source for all PSU services, policies and reporting options: www.pdx.edu/sexual-assault Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force Campus Reporting Options Website: non-PSU site outlining Title IX rights and reporting options. campus.oregonsatf.org Services & Resources Confidential Support Services: ● Student Health and Counseling (SHAC): 1880 SW 6th Ave, (503)725-2800 SHAC provides confidential counseling and medical care, including trauma-informed sexual assault nurse services and forensic evidence collection. ● Student Legal Services: 1825 SW Broadway, (SMSU) M343, (503)725-4556 You may be eligible for a Protective Order or other legal remedy. Student Legal Services provides legal advice, advocacy and representation on a wide range of issues for eligible students (SLS cannot provide assistance in student vs. student cases, but will provide referrals). ● (Off-Campus) Crisis Line (PWCL): 24 hour support services (503) 235-5333 ● (Off-Campus) Any clergy Private Support Services (information will only be shared with select university personnel who need to know). ● Women’s Resource Center Advocate: 503-725-5672 ● Queer Resource Center Advocate: 503-725-9742 Advocates can help by: ● Making a safety plan to ensure your ability to safely attend your classes, work on campus and participate in campus life. ● Helping you change your academic and living situations as needed. ● Connecting you to the Financial Aid or Registrars office to assist you with making arrangements for your tuition or financial aid. ● Going over all your reporting options and supporting you with whatever choice you make. ● Connecting you to on campus resources such as counseling, medical or legal services. ● Connecting you to off-campus resources such as support groups. -turn over- Reporting Options: There are multiple ways to make a report on and off campus, and you can make reports to different offices and entities at the same time. An Advocate can help answer any questions about these options and support you through any option you choose: ● Portland Police Bureau: Call 911 or 503-823-3333. ● Campus Public Safety: 503-725-4404 ● ● ● ● Campus Public Safety can be reached 24 hours a day and will work with Portland Police Bureau and the Office of the Dean of Students as appropriate to follow up on the report. Student Code of Conduct Complaint: (503)725-4422 This report is applicable if your situation involves another PSU student. There is a link available at www.pdx.edu/sexual-assault, or call the Office of The Dean of Student Life at (503)7254422. The Conduct process can provide immediate No Contact Orders, ensure classroom safety, and address other campus safety concerns. Office of Equity and Compliance: 503-725-5919 o This report is applicable if your incident involves faculty or staff. There is a link at www.pdx.edu/sexual-assault, or call 503-725-5919. PSU’s Title IX Coordinator: 503-725-5919 o PSU’s Title IX Coordinator oversees PSU’s compliance with Federal Title IX requirements, as well as the PSU Policy on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment (including Sexual Harassment). The Title IX Coordinator will work with the Office of the Dean of Student Life and CPSO as described above. PSU’s Title IX Coordinator is Julie Caron, who can be reached via safety@pdx.edu or 503-725-5919 Anonymous reporting: A link to make an anonymous report can be found at www.pdx.edu/sexual-assault. This option is applicable if you do not want any follow up regarding your specific case. Completing the anonymous report form does NOT constitute a police report or a student conduct report. Anonymous reports are used to gather and record information regarding the incidence of sexual assault on and around our campus, and to inform the community about the campus climate. You do not have to disclose your name or identifying information in this reporting option. Important Info: PSU Policies: PSU’s Policy on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment (including Sexual Harassment), as well as the Student Code of Conduct, can be found at www.pdx.edu/sexual-assault Student Rights: Details on rights provided by Federal Title IX requirements and the Clery Act can be found at www.pdx.edu/sexual-assault. These rights include: ● PSU will honor any lawful no contact or restraining order. ● Receive help with the development of a safety plan, ● Be informed of your options to notify law enforcement, access counseling services, and change academic and campus living situations as needed. ● Have equal support during disciplinary proceedings, and be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding. Questions? Call an Advocate at 503-725-5672 with any questions or concerns.