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College students who experience sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking may have options both on campus and in the community.
You do not have to decide everything at once. SAAP can help you understand available support, reporting options, and local resources.
Support does not have to start with a report.
You can talk with an advocate, ask questions, explore options, and decide what feels right for you.
WHERE CAN I START?
There is more than one place to begin.
What you choose may depend on what you need right now.
Talk With an Advocate
SAAP can provide confidential support, explain options, and help you think through what you want to do next.
Seek Medical Care
You may choose medical care, a sexual assault forensic exam, STI care, or other health services.
Contact Your College
Campus resources may include Title IX, Student Affairs, Student Wellness, Campus Safety, or other support offices.
Explore Reporting
Campus reporting and law enforcement reporting are different processes. You may have options within either or both.
TITLE IX
What is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Colleges may have a Title IX Coordinator who can explain the school’s process, available supportive measures, and options for making a report or complaint.
You can ask about:
- Academic accommodations or changes.
- Changes to classes or schedules.
- Campus safety concerns.
- No-contact directives or related measures.
- Transportation or campus access concerns.
- Housing options when applicable.
- The college’s complaint and reporting process.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS
Campus reporting and law enforcement reporting are not the same thing.
College or Title IX Report
A campus report involves the college’s policies, supportive measures, and disciplinary or administrative process.
Law Enforcement Report
A police report involves law enforcement and may lead to a criminal investigation.
A SAAP advocate can help explain the differences so you can make informed decisions.
SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
School support may include practical changes.
Depending on your college and circumstances, you may be able to ask about changes that help you continue participating in school.
Academic Support
Changes to class schedules, assignments, testing arrangements, or other academic considerations may be available.
Campus Access
Options may involve changes to campus locations, work areas, transportation, or contact with another student.
Safety Measures
Campus officials can explain safety-related options that may be available based on your situation.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SAAP is separate from your college.
SAAP is your local sexual violence resource serving Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties.
You can contact SAAP even if you are unsure whether you want to report to your college, law enforcement, or anyone else.
FORENSIC EXAMS
A forensic exam is another option.
After sexual assault, an adult survivor may choose to have a sexual assault forensic exam even if they are not ready to report to law enforcement.
For adults, evidence collection is generally recommended within 120 hours, or 5 days, after the assault.
Learn About Forensic Exams →Up to 5 days
If you are considering a forensic exam, contact SAAP and an advocate can help explain where to go and what to expect.
SUPPORTING A FRIEND
If someone tells you something happened.
You do not need to have all the answers. How you respond can matter.
Helpful responses
“I believe you.”
“Thank you for telling me.”
“What would feel helpful right now?”
“You have options.”
“I can help you find support if you want.”
Try to avoid
“Why didn’t you leave?”
“Why didn’t you report?”
“Are you sure that’s what happened?”
Pressuring them into a specific decision.
Sharing their experience without permission.
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
IRSC Campus Resources
If you are an IRSC student, these campus resources may also be available to you.
24-Hour Campus Safety
Contact IRSC Campus Safety for campus safety concerns.
772-462-4755Student Wellness
IRSC provides student wellness resources, including counseling and other support services.
Visit Student Wellness →CAMPUS SAFETY PLANNING
Think about what would help you feel safer.
A campus safety plan can look different depending on your schedule, living situation, classes, work, transportation, and relationship to the other person.
Explore Safety Planning →Your plan might include:
- Changing routes between classes.
- Walking with someone you trust.
- Adjusting class or work schedules.
- Reviewing social media and location sharing.
- Identifying safe places on campus.
- Keeping trusted contacts available.
- Talking with campus officials about available measures.
KNOW THE SIGNS
Learn more about experiences that can affect college students.
Repeated unwanted contact or behavior
Stalking can happen online, in person, or through multiple forms of contact.
Abuse or control within a dating relationship
Dating violence can include emotional, physical, sexual, digital, or financial abuse.
Patterns of power and control
Abuse may affect safety, housing, finances, school, relationships, and daily life.
Sexual activity without consent
Consent must be freely given, informed, specific, and voluntary.
HOW SAAP CAN HELP
You can start with us.
Whether something happened on campus, off campus, recently, or a long time ago, SAAP is available for free, confidential support.
SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE 24/7
You do not have to navigate this alone.
Call SAAP for free, confidential support.