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Sexual Assault Resources

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 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. Note: Advocates are only on-call during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session (not during holidays).

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: 757-221-4596

The Dean of Students Office
The Office of the Dean of Students assists and supports students in achieving academic and personal goals. They are available to answer questions, to help resolve issues or concerns and to refer students to the appropriate College or community resources.

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 four main focus areas: Alcohol and Other Substances, Sexual Health, Mental Health and Wellness, and sexual and intimate partner violence prevention.

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

  • Health Educator (specializing in sexual and intimate partner violence)

Phone: 757-221-7369
Email: trhuns@wm.edu

  • Health Educator
    Phone: 757-221-2195
    Email: seirwi@wm.edu

Medical Resources

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.

Counseling Resources

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

Legal Resources

William and Mary Student Legal Services

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


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.

Student Sexual Assault Prevention Groups

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.

Other Student Groups

HOPE
Members of Health Outreach Peer Educators (HOPE) are trained students who provide the college community with up to date and reliable health information.

Feminists Unite
Feminists Unite (FU) is the College of William and Mary's feminist student organization.

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) 221-2510

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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