What do I do if I have been assaulted?

Immediate steps

Get to safety. Your RA’s room, a friend’s place, or any open office on campus.

Call someone you trust. A friend, family member, or victims advocate are good resources. You do not have to go through this alone.

Preserve evidence. After sexual violence, do not shower until you have considered whether to have a no-cost forensic sexual assault examination at the hospital, and save the clothes you were wearing (unwashed) in a paper or cloth bag. After sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or stalking, take photos of any damage or injury and keep communication records.

Within 24 hours

Seek out confidential support. You may want to turn to a confidential advocate or counselor for support and advice. They will talk with you about your options for additional support services and reporting.  The Geneva College Health & Wellness Center offers confidential, no-cost support and advocacy to men and women. Staff can help identify resources and options.

After unwanted physical contact, get medical attention. A medical provider can check for and treat physical injury, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy. You do not need to make a formal report or press charges to receive medical care.

Geneva College Health & Wellness Center
McKee Hall, North Entrance, 724.847.6666 (Weekday Business Hours)
Campus Safety Cell Phone, 724.846.9632, Ask for the Director of Health & Counseling Services - Amy Solman (Weekends, After Hours)

Heritage Valley Medical Center, Emergency Room 
1000 Dutch Ridge Road 
Beaver, PA 15009
1.877.771.4847

At any time

Consider making a formal report. You are encouraged to report what happened to Geneva’s Campus Safety, the Beaver Falls Police, and/or the Title IX Coordinator. Caring and qualified personnel can walk you through the options available to you. You can decide how much you would like to participate in any Geneva College investigation process.

Geneva can help. Campus-based resources, such as the Office of Student Development, can help you with changes to your housing, classes, work, and more. You do not need to make a formal report or press charges to receive help from Geneva.