Resources for Survivors
Call UCWC's Reclaim 24hr Sexual Violence Help Line at 513-218-9531
- Available 24 hours/7 days a week
- Confidential
- Trained advocates provide information, referral services and support
Reclaim Services & Support Groups
How can peer advocates help?
- Provide campus and community advocacy services to victims of sexual assault, including support, court and legal advocacy, and hospital accompaniment.
- Provide non-threatening information on police, medical, and legal procedures.
- Inform survivors of available community resources as indicated by individual needs and assist with referrals to community agencies when appropriate or requested by the victim.
- Maintain confidential records related to the provision of services and recieve ongoing supervision by the sexual assault response coordinator (SARC).
You can contact an advocate at ucpeeradvocate@gmail.com or at the Reclaim 24-hour Help Line, 513-218-9531. If you'd like to talk with someone in person, stop by the Women's Center's Reclaim Office in 565 Steger.
Services Provided for Victims of Sexual & Gender-Based Violence
- Free confidential support
- 24 hour information, support and referral services: 513-218-9531
- Educational programs and in-service workshops
- Emotional support
- Medical and legal options and referrals
- Hospital accompaniment
- Advocacy through academic and residential changes
- Judicial and court advocacy
- Support and referral for sexual assault & harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence and other related concerns
Support Groups
ALL GROUPS ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL!
A closed support group, open only to members, will be offered quarterly based on student interest. For information on how to join, please contact Amy Howton, sexual assault response coordinator, at 513-556-0173 or at Amy.Howton@uc.edu.
UC Sexual Assault Survivors' Resource Guide
Comprehensive resource guide for survivors of sexual assault. Developed by the Office of University Judicial Affairs with support from the Women's Center. Click on link below to view and download the Resource Guide.
UC Sexual Assault Survivors' Resource Guide
On Campus Resources
Counseling Center
Provides counseling, outreach programs and related services for UC students and those concerned about their welfare.
www.uc.edu/counseling
UC Health Services
Provides superb health care & health education in a compassionate & caring environment.
www.uc.edu/uhs/
UC Police Department
Service-oriented law enforcement agency whose primary mission is to provide services that promote a safe, secure and accommodating environment to the university population.
www.uc.edu/police
UC Public Safety
Provides services that promote a safe, secure and accommodating environment.
www.uc.edu/pubsafety
Additional Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault
AARDVARC, An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection
For victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them, both public and private. The goal of this website is to assist efforts to aid and support those trying to remove themselves from abusive situations and build healthier, stronger lives.
www.aardvarc.org
LGBTQ Specific Link: www.aardvarc.org/dv/gay.shtml
Men Can Stop Rape
Mobilizes male youth to prevent men’s violence against women.
Mobilizes male youth to prevent men’s violence against women.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Organizes for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives.
Organizes for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives.
National Runaway Switchboard
Keeping America’s runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. Need assistance? Call 1-800-RUNAWAY!
Keeping America’s runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. Need assistance? Call 1-800-RUNAWAY!
The National Women’s Health Information Center for Violence Against Women
Specialty page within the larger National Women’s Health Information Centerthat will provide you with information on all types of violence against women, including specific resources and information on how to get help.
Specialty page within the larger National Women’s Health Information Centerthat will provide you with information on all types of violence against women, including specific resources and information on how to get help.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization, RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE, and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault.
The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization, RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE, and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault.