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Sexual Misconduct Resources
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES
The on-campus resources listed below are able to assist those who come to them with a concern related to sexual misconduct. In addition, some student paraprofessionals who work on campus receive sensitivity training as well as training directly related to this policy.
Health & Wellness Programs
Ely Center 103
(202) 651-5432
pha@gallaudet.edu
The Coordinator of Health & Wellness Programs serves as the central source of sexual misconduct information and referral for students and coordinates support for staff and faculty who respond to student concerns. The Coordinator also collects and maintains anonymous sexual misconduct reports. In addition, Health & Wellness Programs develops and conducts prevention/risk reduction workshops for all incoming students and prepares and disseminates educational pamphlets, fact sheets, and articles concerning sexual misconduct.
Department of Public Safety
Carlin Hall Basement
(202) 651-5555
gallydps@att.blackberry.net
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) makes an official report at the request of the student. DPS also provides information on how to contact outside agencies and assists in contacting these agencies when necessary.
Student Health Service
Peter J. Fine Health Center
(202) 651-5090
shs@gallaudet.edu
During hours of operation, Student Health Service (SHS) provides first aid and referral services for students who experienced sexual misconduct. SHS also screens and treats sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and provides appropriate follow-up care.
Mental Health Center (MHC)
Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University, 3rd Floor
(202) 651-6080
mh.center@gallaudet.edu
Counselors are available during the day and may be contacted for emergency situations after office hours by the Department of Public Safety. The MHC provides crisis management, short term therapy, and group therapy (depending on the number of students with similar concerns/issues). The MHC also provides a referral list of area agencies and private practitioners.
Office of Campus Ministries
Ely Center 114-118
(202) 651-5102
ron.friedrich@gallaudet.edu
The Office of Campus Ministries (OCM) provides a variety of counseling services to students, including personal counseling and crisis management in either individual or group settings. OCM also makes referrals and works with other on-campus and off-campus offices and agencies to meet the needs of individuals in crisis.
Office of Residence Life and Housing
Ely Center 132
(202) 250-2233 (VP)
susan.hanrahan@gallaudet.edu or at CRE/GA offices in any residence halls
The Office of Residence Life and Housing provides immediate response through on-site or on-call staff. The Office of Residence Life and Housing, when directly involved in the initial contact of the student, is responsible for stabilizing the situation and assisting with contacts to other campus personnel. The Office of Residence Life and Housing can also provide emergency housing relocation and, together with the Mental Health Center and/or Department of Public Safety, will arrange for transportation to hospitals, if necessary. The Office of Residence Life and Housing also provides educational materials and programs for students.
Office of Student Conduct
Ely Center 103
(202) 250-2050 (VP)
student.conduct@gallaudet.edu
The Office of Student Conduct responds to reports of sexual misconduct and handles each incident according to the disciplinary process outlined in the handbook. The Office of Student Conduct also provides education and training and advises both the complainant and the respondent of their rights.
Equal Opportunity Programs/Affirmative Action (EOP/AA)
College Hall 312
(202) 651-5462 (V)
sharrell.mccaskill@gallaudet.edu
The EOP/AA officer assists with problem resolution and responds to complaints of sexual misconduct and harassment against staff and faculty.
Office of the Ombuds
Ely Center 113
(202) 250-2073 (VP)
ombuds@gallaudet.edu.
The Office of the Ombuds is a place where students can go if they are not sure of their options or not sure where they should go to get support and/or resources regarding sexual misconduct.
OFF-CAMPUS PROCEDURES AND RESOURCES
Students have the right to file a report with the District of Columbia police and are provided information on how to access this system. Students are advised of options, as provided by District and federal laws and regulations, with regard to testing sexual assault suspects for communicable diseases and the concomitant right to be notified of the results of such testing.
A variety of external resources are available for survivors, including the D.C. Rape Crisis Center, which provides counseling sessions and referrals to legal, medical, and counseling facilities and resources.
Washington Hospital Center
Emergency and Trauma
110 Irving Street NW
Washington, DC 20010
http://www.whcenter.org
202-877-7000 (Voice)
Provides a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program (professional rape exam), medical attention, follow-up care and referrals, screening and STI treatment.
D.C. Rape Crisis Center
http://www.dcrcc.org
202-232-0789 Business
202-333-RAPE (7273) 24-hour Hotline
202-328-1371 TTY
202-387-3812 Fax
e-mail: dcrcc@dcrcc.org
Provides individual counseling and companion service.
Deaf Abused Women's Network (DAWN)
http://www.deafdawn.org
202-861-0258 TTY
866-290-3296 24-hour TTY hotline
202-223-7959 (VP)
202-446-3226 Fax
e-mail: info@deafdawn.org
Focuses on deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; DAWN provides 24-hour TTY hotline, individual professional counseling, support groups, and advocates are also available.
District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department
Fifth District Station, Sexual Assault Unit
1805 Bladensburg Road, NE
Washington, DC 20002
http://www.mpdc.org
Hours: 24 hours, daily
202-671-2864 TTY
202-671-3350 Voice
202-727-8453 Fax
E-mail: dhhu2002@yahoo.com
Pager: 8886436284@archwireless.net
Provides the following services: a focus on deaf and hard of hearing individuals, fluency in ASL, mediation between the deaf community and MPD, making official reports off-campus, assisting in contacting outside organizations, and leading investigations.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
2000 L Street NW, Suite 406
Washington, DC 20036
1-800-656-HOPE Voice
202-544-3064 Voice
202-544-3556 Fax
info@rainn.org
http://www.rainn.org
http://online.rainn.org (online hotline)
