How Do I Contact Someone?

Medical Needs [Longwood Student Health and Wellness Center]

It is very important to make sure you are o.k. medically. Sexual assault survivors are sometimes unaware of injuries they received. For this reason, we encourage you to put your physical safety and well-being first. Health providers in emergency departments or health centers can provide immediate treatment for sexually transmitted infections you may have been exposed to. If you wish, you can also speak with a health provider about the option of utilizing emergency contraception sometimes called "the morning after pill." (Emergency contraception should ideally be provided within 72 hours) Southside Community Hospital can provide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners to collect and preserve evidence if you choose to seek evaluation and treatment in an emergency department.

Counseling/Consultation Needs

Sexual assault is a traumatic experience and many survivors find that psychological assistance is a very important part of the healing process. A counselor can assist you in understanding the various feelings you may be having to your assault and help you work through these feelings. Talking things over provides reassurance and helps you sort things out. The Counseling Center also provides an excellent series of follow-up services to aid in the recovery process.

 

What are my Rights?

• The right to have present throughout the disciplinary process an advisor, which may also be a legal counsel
• The right to remain present throughout the entire judicial hearing
• The right to have access to existing campus mental health and victim support services
• The right to submit a victim impact statement
• The right to know the outcome of the proceedings
• The right to be informed of the ability to request changes in academic and living situations.

 

What other Assistance is Available?

Longwood Resources

• Counseling Center 434.395.2409
• Student Health and Wellness Center 434.395.2102
• Office of Public Safety 434.395.209
• Honor and Judicial Programs 434.395.2490
• Assistant Dean for Student Affairs 434.395.2487
• Resident Education Coordinators 434.395.2512 or 434.395.2234
• Assistant Director of Residential and Commuter Life 434.395.2267
• Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life 434.395.2119
• Director of Leadership and New Student Programs 434.395.2414
• Resident Assistants By floor

Community Resources

• Piedmont Sexual Assault Crisis Center 888.819.2126
• Crossroads 800.548.1688
• Southside Community Hospital 434.392.8811
• Virginia Sexual Assault Hotline 800.838.8238