Title: Sexual assault on college campuses | Office on Women's Health
Headings: Sexual assault on college campuses
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Sexual assault on college campuses
Sexual assault on college campuses
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Content: Consider keeping a credit card or cash as a backup for a taxi. Find other tips for safety on campus at the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. What should I do if I am sexually assaulted while in college? If you are sexually assaulted, it is not your fault, regardless of the circumstances. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in a safe place, you can call 911 to report the sexual assault to the police as soon as possible. If the sexual assault happened on campus or the person who harmed you was a student, you can also report it to school authorities for additional support. The school is required to help you continue your education. There are options to help you feel safe on campus, such as requesting to change class schedules, changing dorms, or obtaining a no-contact order. Schools that receive federal funding may provide other forms of support, such as counseling or tutoring, if you need it because of a sexual assault on campus.