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Sexual Assault

Director of Sexual Assault Services
The Director of Sexual Assault Services integrates and oversees all services for survivors of sexual assault, ensuring that a student's needs are being met. She also consults with service providers, faculty and staff, friends of survivors, parents, and individuals who have been accused of sexual assault. The Director of Sexual Assault Services is also available for counseling appointments.

Sexual Assault Educator
The Sexual Assault Educator is responsible for education, prevention and training on campus on issues related to sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. She is the adviser for all student groups on campus who work directly with the issue of sexual assault. These include, SAPA, Every 2 Minutes, One in Four, and ASAP.

Sexual Assault Peer Advocates (SAPA)
The members of SAPA are male and female undergraduate and graduate students trained to help someone dealing with a sexual assault related issue by providing information, resources, accompaniment, and support. An advocate is available 24-Hours/Day by calling the hotline number.

William & Mary Police (on the back of student ID card)
The WMPD is a great resource for students who want to talk with an officer about options for reporting a sexual assualt.

  • Emergency Phone: 911
  • Non-Emergency Phone: 221-4596

Medical

Student Health Center
Students who have been assaulted can receive many services at the Student Health Center, including screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, a pregnancy test, and emergency contraception.

Office of Health Education
The Office of Health Education (OHE) is committed to enhancing the overall health and wellness of our William & Mary Tribe. The OHE has three main focus areas: Alcohol and Other Substances, Sexual Health and Mental Health and Wellness.

Website: http://www.wm.edu/health/ohe.php

  • Health Educator
    Phone: 221-2195
    Email: seirwi@wm.edu
  • Substance Abuse Health Educator
    Phone: 221-3631
    Email: cldowell@wm.edu

Counseling

The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers free counseling for students.

The Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students offers advising and assistance for all students.

Legal Resources

William and Mary Student Legal Services

This is a student-run organization of volunteer law students that offers free legal assistance to William & Mary students, faculty, staff, and organizations.

  • Phone: (757) 253-4146
  • E-mail: legalservices@wm.edu


LGBTQ Resources

Safe Zone
Faculty, staff, and students who participate in Safe Zone training are particularly equipped to serve as a resource for people seeking clarification around issues of sexual diversity. The Safe Zone Virginia stickers or pins help convey a message that the person displaying the symbol is supportive, trustworthy, and sensitive to the needs and concerns of LGBT people.

Lambda Alliance
Services include peer counseling, awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities, and to protect and serve the GLBT students at the College while establishing a support network of concerned and interested individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Your Personal Safety

There are many resources on campus to help keep you safe. Taking time to plan for your personal safety is important. By having a comprehensive Personal Safety Plan may help you and your friends know what to do in case you end up in a situation that makes you uncomfortable or that is potentially unsafe.

We created a Student Safety Plan to give you ideas about what to keep in mind while you are planning for your safety. Take some time to discuss these ideas wieth friends. You can also request a copy of the Student Safety Plan that includes an example safety plan from the Sexual Assault Educator by emailing trhuns@wm.edu.

Click here to find out more about stalking using technology. We have also developed a list of tips on how to stay safe while on the Internet.

Campus Escort and Steer Clear are two great services on campus that provide safe walks/rides home for students as an alternative to walking alone. Contact these organizations for more information!

Student Escort
Managed by Alpha Phi Omega, Campus Escort provides safe walks around campus 7 nights a week.

Operating Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 9pm-1am
Friday and Saturday: 9pm-2am

Campus Escort Website

  • Phone: 221-3293

Steer Clear
Steer Clear is a safe-ride program that provides a reliable, secure and free means of travel for students on weekend nights when school is in session. The organization aims to reduce risky behavior, namely driving under the influence and traveling unescorted during late hours. Please call 757-221-3748 on Thursday and weekend nights.

Operating Hours
Thursday: 10:30pm-1:30am
Friday: 9:30pm-2:30am
Saturday: 9:30pm-2:30am

Steer Clear Website

  • Phone: 221-DRIVE

Sexual Assault and Related Student Groups on Campus

ASAP
Alliance for Sexual Assault Prevention is an umbrella student organization with interested individudals as well as representatives from groups on campus working to end sexual violence.

One in Four

One in Four is an all-male peer education group that delivers presentation to an all-male audience on the issue of sexual assault- especially how to help someone who has been sexually assaulted.

Every 2 Minutes
Every 2 Minutes is an all-female peer education group providing presentations on sexual assault and how to help a friend to all-female audiences.

HOPE
HOPE is a peer education group that addresses health issues on campus.

FMLA
The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance is a student group addressing many issues including sexual violence.

VOX
Voices for Planned Parenthood is a student group affiliated with the national organization, Planned Parenthood.

Emergency Contacts

William & Mary Police Department:
(757) 221-4596 or 911

Sexual Assault Peer Advocates:
(757) 645-8367

William & Mary Counseling Center:
(757) 221-3620

Student Health Center:
(757) 221-4386

Director of Sexual Assault Services:
(757) 221-3620

Dean of Students:
(757) 221-2510

Office of Residence Life:
(757) 221- 4314

Avalon 24 Hour Helpline:
(757) 258-5051

Sentara Williamsburg Community Hospital:
(757) 984-6000

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Section Photograph Highlighted Events

A new Women's Peer Support Group is being held every Thursday in the fall from 5-6pm. For more information, call 757-645-8367 or email trhuns@wm.edu.

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