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Survivors of interpersonal violence are NEVER at fault. There are many on- and off-campus support services and resources available to help survivors.
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Campus Resources
Student Health Services
At Redfern Health Center, you will have access to confidential sexual assault support services. Medical providers will be able to assist male and female student survivor with making decisions regarding the most appropriate medical services. If a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) or rape kit is needed, please go to an emergency room and consider contacting Pickens County Advocacy Center (PCAC) for support.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Student survivors of sexual violence can seek confidential counseling through CAPS. CAPS will also provide appropriate referral services and serve as an advocate on your behalf (accompaniment to appointments, assistance with emergency housing and academic accommodations, and support with judicial/legal processes).
CU CARES is a CAPS program that provides services for survivors of trauma. The program provides both individual and group counseling services by providers specialized in trauma treatment. Interventions are evidenced-based and specifically target trauma and its impact.
The choice of whether or not to file a report or move forward with an investigation is always that of the survivor when working with confidential resources. CU CARES will provide services and support no matter what this decision may be for each survivor.
CU CARES services can be initiated by calling CAPS at 864-656-2451 during business hours and asking to schedule a CU CARES appointment. After hours and on weekends, a counselor can be reached by calling CAPS (864-656-2451) and selecting option 2.
CU CARES Providers:
Sarah Allen, M.Ed., LPC
864-656-1319Sara Dawson, MA, LPC, LAC
864-656-0259
Interpersonal Violence Response (IVR)
IVR offers the following services for students impacted by all forms of interpersonal violence:
- Crisis intervention, support and safety planning
- Address needs related to counseling, academics, emergency housing relocation, etc.
- Provide information and help accessing resources on and off campus
- Provide information and advocacy to students as they move through the judicial, medical and legal processes
- Accompany survivors to related meetings as needed
IVR is a private resource meaning information students share with a Response Coordinator remains private except under extenuating circumstances where they may have to report safety concerns.
IVR Coordinators:
Lauren Parker
307 Sirrine Hall
864-656-1136Bat'sé Smart
305 Sirrine Hall
864-656-6857
Office of Access Compliance and Education (ACE)
Title IX
The Office of Access Compliance and Education is responsible for the University’s Title IX response, implementing policies and procedures to prevent and address sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination in compliance with the federal Title IX law. Supportive measures can assist students, faculty and staff who have experienced discrimination based on gender and can include no contact orders, assistance with academic accommodation, on-campus housing changes, CAPS referrals, training and educational discussions.
Title IX Coordinator
cutitleix@clemson.edu
864-656-3181
Office of Advocacy and Success
The Office of Advocacy and Success provides care and support to any student at Clemson University on a variety of topics. Staff in the Office of Advocacy and Success can assist students in identifying campus resources and making complaints related to the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
202 Hendrix Student Center
864-656-0935Jairad Hydrick
Assistant Dean of Students and DirectorJulie Townley
CARE Case Manager
Clemson University Police Department (CUPD)
CUPD assists all campus crime victims with referrals, transportation, court familiarization and compensation.
124 Ravenel Center Pl
Seneca, SC 29678
864-656-2222Michelle Young
Victim Advocate
864-656-5256
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Local Emergency Rooms and Resources
Emergency Rooms
Local emergency rooms where Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) can do a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE), often called a rape kit. Local crisis organizations can offer support at the hospital through 24-hour confidential victim advocacy support. Each organization is listed under the hospital and they can be requested at the hospital.
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
200 Fleetwood Drive
Easley, SC 29649
864-442-7200
Local Crisis Center Support: Pickens County Advocacy Center
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
298 Memorial Drive
Seneca, SC 29672
864-882-3351
Local Crisis Center Support: First Light SCPrisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
701 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
864-455-7000
Local Crisis Center Support: Julie Valentine Center
Local/State Resources
Pickens County Advocacy Center
Serving Pickens County, they are a 24-hour confidential crisis organization committed to addressing the impact of sexual violence in the community. Services include community outreach, prevention, crisis intervention, legal advocacy and counseling.
1670 E Main Street, Suite B
Easley, SC 29640
864-442-5500
First Light SC
Free support for people who have experienced sexual assault in Anderson and Oconee, South Carolina.
Anderson Office
216 East Calhoun Street
Anderson SC 29621Oconee Office
Gwynnie Bee House
102 Lura Lane
Walhalla SC 29691
Safe Harbor
Offers emergency shelter for victims of abuse, therapy and case management, order of protection assistance, housing assistance, and prevention education and outreach.
1-800-291-2139 – 24-hour crisis hotline
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA)
SCCADVASA serves as the collective voice promoting the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in South Carolina.
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National Resources
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Violence Prevention
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Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) – anonymous and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline
What To Do if You Have Been Sexually Assaulted
1. Go to a safe place.
2. Call someone you trust for emotional support.
3. Call 911 or CUPD: 864-656-2222
If you choose to report to law enforcement.
4. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Do this even if you choose not to report to law enforcement. A medical provider can check for injuries that may not be visible, treat you for possible STIs and provide medications to prevent pregnancy, if desired and within the appropriate time frame.
Did the assault happen in the last five days?
IF YES:
If it happened in the last five days, you are IN the appropriate time window for a rape kit. This can be collected by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) nurse and advocate at a local emergency room (ER).
Do not shower, urinate, defecate, douche, drink, eat, smoke, comb your hair or change your clothes before going to the ER. However, if you have already done any or all of these things, please do not let this stop you from seeking medical care. If you have already changed clothes, place the clothes you were wearing during the assault in a paper bag and take them to the hospital with you.
If you believe you were given a date rape drug, be sure to tell the ER personnel your symptoms and that you believe you were given a date rape drug so they can take the necessary samples. Learn more about the Green Screen Program.
IF NO:
If it happened more than five days ago, you are OUTSIDE the time window for a rape kit. Medical attention is very still important to protect against STIs and injuries.
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It is YOUR choice to have a rape kit collected. You can have the evidence collected anonymously and stored for one year, if over age 18. If you choose not to have a rape kit collected or are outside the five-day window, it’s still very important that you receive medical attention. To schedule an appointment at Redfern, call 864-656-1541 and mention CU CARES to the Registration staff.
5. Contact CU CARES.
Call CAPS at 864-656-2451, and ask to schedule a CU CARES appointment.
