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If you or someone you know has experienced sex- or gender- based discrimination, sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, or stalking the below resources are available to you. It is important to know that some resources will differ if the incident occurred several weeks or months ago. For example, certain medical services or evidence collection exams are more effective immediately following an incident. Choosing to utilize any of the below resources is an individual decision and a resource that best serves you may not be the resource another person would choos to utilize. You may use as many of the following resources as you need.

Contact Law Enforcement

If this is an emergency, call 911 immediately (202-885-3636 on-campus).

Law enforcement can provide immediate intervention in emergency situations, document the situation, and/or initiate a criminal investigation. If you are on-campus University Police, who are sworn law enforcement officers, will respond directly to assist. University Police will work with Metropolitan Police Department (DC) or other local law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, if you request a criminal investigation. University Police also provide victim's services, such as assisting with Civil Protection Order requests, to support individuals who have experience sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, or stalking.

University Police/17吃瓜在线 Public Safety
202-885-2527 (non-emergency)
202-885-3636 (emergency)
24 Hours
Don Myers Building terrace level (East Campus)

Seek Medical Attention (confidential)

The is located at , 110 Irving Street, NW DC, 20010. To contact the DC SANE program and notify them that you need an exam, call the DC Victim Hotline听844-4-HELP-DC听(844-443-5732).听听Services provided through the DC SANE program are available 24/7, 365 days a year at no cost to patients. Reports to law enforcement are not required to access DC SANE services.听

Find out more about confidential & non-confidential resources.

Report the Incident to the University

You are encouraged to report sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and other misconduct to the University. Reporting to the University provides you with the option of addressing the incident under the University's Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy or the Discrimination and Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy.听Making a report also allows the University to provide any available interim protective measures such as academic accommodations, housing changes, changes to class or work schedules, and no contact directives. When you make a report, you are not required to decide on any particular course of action.

To communicate with the Office of Equity and Title IX to submit a report, file a complaint, or identify a concern regarding sexual harassment or sexual misconduct of any type or other issues of harassment or discrimination, please or email听equityoffice@american.edu. You can also reach the Office by calling 202-885-8080.听You may bring a support person along with you to any meetings with the University related to the report.

Seek Confidential Support

17吃瓜在线 has designated the following confidential resources to support community members who may have experienced sex- or gender-based discrimination or harassment, sexual or relationship violence, and stalking. Community members who have experienced any of these are highly encouraged to seek support.

Confidential Resources for Students

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Victim Advocacy Services -听Victim Advocacy Services听| 202-885-3500 |听

Counseling Services -听Psychological Center听| 202-885-3500

Medical Services -听Student Health Center听| 202-885-3380 |听shc@american.edu听

Ordained Chaplain -听Kay Spiritual Life Center听听| 202-885-3336 |听kslc@american.edu

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Confidential Resource for Staff and Faculty

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP):
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Page