Survivor Resources Hub

1. Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS)

• Level: IU Bloomington
• Focus / Services: 24/7 crisis counseling, medical exam coordination, confidential support
• Phone / Contact: 812-855-8900
• Email / Website / Address: Student Health Center, 600 N. Eagleson Ave
• Confidential?: Confidential

2. Confidential Victim Advocates (Office for Sexual Violence Prevention & Victim Advocacy)

• Level: IU Bloomington
• Focus / Services: Advocacy, academic/living accommodations, safety planning
• Phone / Contact: 812-856-2469
• Email / Website / Address:  cva@iu.edu
• Confidential?: Confidential

3. Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

• Level: IU Bloomington
• Focus / Services: Mental health counseling, 24/7 crisis support
• Phone / Contact: 812-855-5711
• Email / Website / Address: Student Health Center, 600 N. Eagleson Ave
• Confidential?: Confidential

4. Student Legal Services

• Level: IU Bloomington
• Focus / Services: Free legal advice, assistance with protective orders
• Phone / Contact: 812-855-7867
• Email / Website / Address:  stulegal@iu.edu
• Confidential?: Confidential

5. Indiana University Police Department (IUPD)

• Level: IU Bloomington
• Focus / Services: Campus law enforcement, emergency response
• Phone / Contact: 812-855-4111
• Email / Website / Address:  iupdbl@iu.edu
• Confidential?: Not confidential

6. Dean of Students / Student Affairs

• Level: IU Bloomington
• Focus / Services: Student support, referrals, general guidance
• Phone / Contact: 812-855-8187
• Email / Website / Address:  doemail@iu.edu
• Confidential?: Not confidential

7. University Title IX / Sexual Misconduct Office

• Level: IU Bloomington
• Focus / Services: Reporting, investigations, policy enforcement, academic accomodations
• Phone / Contact: 812-855-4889
• Email / Website / Address:  stopsexualviolence.iu.edu
• Confidential?: Not confidential

8. Middle Way House

• Level: Bloomington / Monroe County
• Focus / Services: 24/7 crisis line, shelter, advocacy, sexual assault and domestic violence support
• Phone / Contact: 812-336-0846
• Email / Website / Address: MiddleWayHouse.org
• Confidential?: Confidential

9. Monroe County Victim Assistance Program

• Level: Bloomington / Monroe County
• Focus / Services: Support for victims navigating the justice system
• Phone / Contact: 812-349-2893
• Email / Website / Address:  vap@co.monroe.in.us
• Confidential?: Not confidential

10. Protective Order Assistance Partnership

• Level: Bloomington / Monroe County
• Focus / Services: Help filing orders of protection and safety planning
• Phone / Contact: 812-349-2614
• Email / Website / Address: Monroe County Clerk’s Office
• Confidential?: Not confidential

11. Bloomington Police Department

• Level: Bloomington / Monroe County
• Focus / Services: City police emergency and victim reporting
• Phone / Contact: 812-339-4477
• Email / Website / Address:  bpd@bloomington.in.gov
• Confidential?: Not confidential

12. IU Health Bloomington Hospital (SANE exams)

• Level: Bloomington / Monroe County
• Focus / Services: 24/7 emergency department, sexual assault forensic exams
• Phone / Contact: 812-353-9515
• Email / Website / Address:  iuhealth.org
• Confidential?: Confidential

13. Monroe County Domestic Violence Coalition

• Level: Bloomington / Monroe County
• Focus / Services: Local prevention, education, and advocacy coordination
• Phone / Contact: Not listed
• Email / Website / Address:  bloomington.in.gov
• Confidential?: Not confidential

14. RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline

• Level: National
• Focus / Services: 24/7 confidential crisis line and chat for sexual assault survivors
• Phone / Contact: 800-656-4673
• Email / Website / Address:  RAINN.org
• Confidential?: Confidential

15. National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Level: National
• Focus / Services: 24/7 hotline and chat for domestic violence support
• Phone / Contact: 800-799-7233
• Email / Website / Address:  thehotline.org
• Confidential?: Confidential

16. National Human Trafficking Hotline (Polaris)

• Level: National
• Focus / Services: 24/7 confidential hotline for trafficking survivors
• Phone / Contact: 888-373-7888
• Email / Website / Address:  humantraffickinghotline.org
• Confidential?: Confidential

17. Loveisrespect

• Level: National
• Focus / Services: Dating violence and relationship abuse support for youth
• Phone / Contact: 866-331-9474
• Email / Website / Address:  loveisrespect.org
• Confidential?: Confidential

18. National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

• Level: National
• Focus / Services: Resource center and directory for sexual violence prevention and services
• Phone / Contact: Not listed
• Email / Website / Address:  nsvrc.org/find-help
• Confidential?: Not confidential

19. Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)

• Level: National
• Focus / Services: Federal victim assistance resources and program information
• Phone / Contact: Not listed
• Email / Website / Address:  ovc.ojp.gov
• Confidential?: Not confidential

20. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

• Level: National
• Focus / Services: Sexual Exploitation, Recovery of exploited imagery
• Phone / Contact:  cybertipline.org
• Email / Website / Address: ncmec.org
• Confidential?: Confidential

1. What a Rape Kit Is

A rape kit, also called a sexual assault forensic exam, is a medical and legal tool used to collect evidence after a sexual assault. Its main purposes are:

• Evidence collection: DNA, hair, fibers, bodily fluids, clothing, and documentation of injuries.
• Medical assessment: Screening for injuries, infections, pregnancy, or other health concerns.
• Legal support: Provides evidence that may be used in criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Key points:

• The kit is collected by specially trained medical professionals, often Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs).
• Evidence can include swabs from skin, mouth, genital areas, fingernail scrapings, clothing, and photographs of injuries.
• Kits are time-sensitive; evidence is best collected within 72 hours (sometimes longer) after the assault.

2. Steps in a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam

1. Consent and Information
   • Victim is informed about the procedure, their rights, and what will happen to the evidence.
   • They can choose which parts of the exam to undergo (medical treatment, evidence collection, documentation).
   • Consent is critical: the exam is only performed if the survivor agrees.
2. Medical Assessment and Treatment
   • Check for injuries, including bruises, cuts, or internal injuries.
   • Treatment for immediate health concerns: bleeding, infections, pain, mental health support.
   • STD/STI testing and prophylaxis: treatment for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or other infections.
   • Emergency contraception may be offered to prevent pregnancy.
3. Evidence Collection (Rape Kit)
   • Swabs from genital, anal, and oral areas.
   • Hair, blood, or saliva samples.
   • Clothing and personal items stored as evidence.
   • Photographs of injuries, if consented.
4. Documentation
   • Detailed medical notes and photographs.
   • Documentation is crucial for any future legal proceedings.
5. Follow-up
   • Survivors are given instructions for follow-up care and resources.
   • Referrals for counseling, support groups, or advocacy services are provided.

3. Survivor Rights During the Exam

Medical Rights

• Right to refuse any part of the exam.
• Right to confidential care, especially when seeking treatment without filing a police report.
• Right to emergency contraception and prophylactic medications.
• Right to request a SANE nurse or qualified professional for sensitive and thorough care.

Legal Rights

• Right to have evidence collected even without immediately reporting to law enforcement.
• Right to control whether the police are notified initially; the survivor can delay reporting.
• Right to confidentiality and privacy, with limited mandatory reporting exceptions depending on jurisdiction.
• Right to advocacy services: survivors can have an advocate present during exams.

Financial Rights

• Many states and institutions (like IU) cover the cost of the exam, so survivors are not billed for the forensic exam, even if they do not pursue legal action.

4. Reporting Options and Evidence Retention

• Anonymous or confidential reporting: Some jurisdictions allow evidence to be collected without giving identifying information immediately.
• Law enforcement reporting: Survivors can choose to submit the kit to the police now or later.
• Retention of evidence:
  • Rape kits are stored securely for a period defined by law.
  • Many states have “cold case” statutes, allowing DNA evidence to be analyzed even years later.

5. Support Services

• Victim Advocates: Offer emotional support, guide through medical, legal, and university processes.
• Counseling Services: Short-term crisis counseling, long-term therapy options.
• Legal Resources: Assistance in filing restraining orders, navigating court procedures, understanding rights.
• Campus Resources: Many universities, including IU, have confidential advocates and Title IX offices.

6. Key Information

1. Rape kits are for both medical care and legal evidence collection.
2. Consent is required at every step. Survivors have the right to refuse or pause the exam.
3. Prompt care is important, but evidence can sometimes be collected even after the initial 72-hour window.
4. Survivors have the right to confidentiality, advocacy, medical treatment, and legal guidance.
5. Reporting to police is optional, and kits can be collected even if the survivor chooses not to report immediately.

Key Offices and Who Provides Which Supports

1. Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy (OSVPVA)

Provides confidential victim advocates trained to support students affected by sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.

Advocates can help you:

• Request academic flexibility or temporary academic adjustments
• Change course schedules or class formats
• Request housing, transportation, or safety accommodations
• Navigate communication with professors

You do not need to report the assault to receive their support.

Contact: 812-856-2469 | cva@iu.edu

2. Title IX Office (Office of Institutional Equity / Office of Civil Rights Compliance)

Responsible for ensuring the university responds appropriately to reports of sexual misconduct.

They provide Supportive Measures, even without filing a formal complaint, such as:

• No-contact directives
• Changes in class schedules to separate parties
• Academic support or assignment flexibility
• Housing adjustments

If a student chooses to report, the Title IX Office wil explain the investigation process and students’ rights.

Contact: 812-855-7559 | ocrc@iu.edu

3. Accessible Educational Services (AES)

Provides formal academic accommodations under the ADA for students whose trauma results in ongoing academic impacts such as PTSD, anxiety, or concentration chalenges.

Possible accommodations include:

• Extended exam time
• Reduced-distraction exam spaces
• Flexible deadlines
• Note-taking or recording support

Requires brief documentation and an intake meeting with an access coordinator.

Contact: 812-855-7578 | iubaes@iu.edu

4. Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) / Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Offers confidential crisis counseling and trauma-focused therapy.

Can help provide documentation if you pursue accommodations through AES.

Crisis Line: 812-855-8900

Appointments: 812-855-5711

How to Access Accommodations

1. Meet with OSVPVA to talk through needs and options. They can coordinate academic changes right away.

2. If ongoing academic impacts persist, register with AES to receive long-term accommodations.

3. If you want safety measures or are considering reporting, Title IX can add supportive academic measures without requiring an investigation.

4. SACS/CAPS can provide therapy and help document trauma impacts for AES, if needed.

1. Immediate Safety and Medical Care

• If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or the IU Police Department (IUPD) at 812-855-4111.
• For confidential medical care and forensic evidence collection, visit:
  • IU Health Bloomington Hospital, where Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are available.
  • IU Student Health Center for follow-up medical support and counseling.
• You are encouraged to preserve evidence even if you are unsure about reporting; this can help keep your options open later.

2. Confidential Advocacy and Support

IU Bloomington provides free, confidential support through several offices:

• Confidential Victim Advocates (CVAs)
  • Located within the Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy (OSVPVA).
  • Help with safety planning, no-contact directives, academic accommodations, housing changes, and navigating university or criminal reporting options.
  • Available to all IU Bloomington students.
  • Email: cva@indiana.edu | Phone: 812-856-2469
  • Website: studentlife.indiana.edu/care-advocacy/sexual-violence
• Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS)
  • A 24-hour resource offering crisis consultation, trauma-informed counseling, and referrals for medical and legal help.
  • 24-hour line: 812-855-8900
  • Website: healthcenter.indiana.edu/counseling/sexual-assault

All services are confidential, meaning staff do not have to report details of your disclosure without your consent.

3. Academic, Housing, and Campus Safety Measures

Under IU policy, survivors can request supportive measures designed to ensure safety, stability, and access to education. These include:

• Adjustments to class schedules, deadlines, or campus jobs
• Changes to housing or residence assignments
• No-contact directives or no-trespass orders
• Campus safety escorts and transportation accommodations
• Temporary removal of the respondent from certain areas, if necessary

Requests can be made through:

• Confidential Victim Advocates (CVA)
• Office of Student Conduct
• Title IX/Office of Institutional Equity

These supports are available regardless of whether you file a formal complaint.

4. Reporting and Legal Options

You have multiple reporting paths at IU Bloomington:

• University (Title IX) Reporting
  • File through the Office of Institutional Equity or the Title IX Coordinator.
  • Leads to an internal investigation and possible university disciplinary action.
  • Email: oeo@iu.edu | Phone: 812-855-7559
• Law Enforcement (Criminal) Reporting
  • You may report to the IU Police Department or Bloomington Police Department.
  • You can pursue a criminal case independently of university processes.
• Anonymous Reporting
  • Available through IU’s online form: stopsexualviolence.iu.edu/report

Filing a report is always your choice, and you can receive help from an advocate at any stage.

5. Legal Support and Protective Orders

• IU Student Legal Services (SLS) offers free legal advice and representation for students, including:
  • Protective orders and restraining orders
  • Landlord/tenant and employment issues related to victimization
  • Guidance on interactions with law enforcement or courts
  • Phone: 812-855-7867
  • Website: studentlife.indiana.edu/legal-services
• Middle Way House (a Bloomington nonprofit partner) provides:
  • 24-hour crisis line: 812-336-0846
  • Legal advocacy and court accompaniment
  • Emergency shelter and support groups
  • Website: middlewayhouse.org

6. Privacy, Amnesty, and Non-Retaliation

IU’s UA-03 policy ensures:

• Your information is handled discreetly, with respect for privacy.
• You are protected from retaliation for reporting or seeking support.
• IU offers amnesty for minor policy violations (e.g., underage drinking) if disclosed in connection with a sexual misconduct report.
• You can change your reporting choice at any time.

Full policy: policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-03-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct

7. Key Contacts (IU Bloomington)

At IU Bloomington, students who have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, stalking or other forms of sexual misconduct are supported by a network of advocacy and legal resources designed to help them feel safe, to access care, and to explore their options. Through the Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy, survivors can connect with Confidential Victim Advocates who assist with academic, housing, transportation or work-situation adjustments, guide them through university conduct processes, and link them to medical, counseling, and legal resources.

For urgent help, the Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) is available 24 hours a day at IU Bloomington, providing crisis consultations, individual and group counseling, and referrals to medical care including forensic evidence collection.

On the legal side, the Student Legal Services office offers free, confidential legal advice and representation for civil issues (including assistance with protective orders) for enrolled students. Through collaboration with campus advocacy services and local partners, survivors can receive support navigating legal options while balancing their academic career.

Step 1: Ensure Immediate Safety & Consider Medical Care

• If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call or text 911 without delay.
• If the incident involves violence or sexual assault, consider seeking medical attention as soon as possible, even if you are unsure about filing a report. The campus health or hospital may have specially-trained staff (e.g., Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) who can help preserve evidence.
• Before washing, changing clothes, using the toilet, combing hair, or cleaning up the location, consider preserving evidence. IU’s site clarifies that doing so helps if criminal or university investigations proceed.

Step 2: Understand Your Reporting Options

• Reporting to IU does not require you to immediately report to law enforcement or initiate a formal investigation. You have choices. On the IU website, it states that you can report the incident:
  • Through campus police or local law enforcement;
  • Through the university student conduct system;
  • Directly to your campus’s Deputy Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Coordinator or the University Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Coordinator.
• It may help to speak with a confidential victim advocate (who is not required to report) to discuss your options. IU offers these services.

Step 3: Choose How You Want to Report & Gather Basic Information

• Decide whether you wish to:
  • Make a formal complaint, which would trigger the university’s resolution process under IU’s sexual misconduct policy; or
  • Make a report without pursuing investigation at the moment (sometimes called “report only”). IU allows this.
• Gather information about the incident if you feel able: date/time / location, persons involved, witnesses, any evidence (text messages, emails, photos), plus your own account of what happened. This will help whichever path you take.
• Know who to contact:
  • For Bloomington campus, the University Coordinator is Jennifer Kincaid, Associate VP of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator, phone 812-855-7559.
  • Also for Bloomington: the Deputy Coordinators include Anna Krause (Director of Student Conduct) 812-855-5419 and Laura Mals (Senior Director, Civil Rights Compliance) 812-855-7559.
  • For other campuses, similar Deputy Coordinators are listed.
• If you prefer to do so, you can submit an online reporting form via the “Report an Incident” page on IU’s Stop Sexual Violence site.

Step 4: Make the Report

• Use the contact you selected (Title IX Coordinator/Deputy Coordinator) or the online form.
• During the initial report, you may be asked:
  • What happened, when, where, who was involved.
  • Whether you want to pursue an investigation now.
  • What interim measures you would like (e.g., academic accommodations, housing change, no-contact orders). IU’s policy highlights that they will provide/support interim measures.
• The university will evaluate the information and decide which process applies (Title IX formal complaint vs other misconduct process) in accordance with IU policy.
• If you choose not to pursue formal investigation at the moment, you can still request support and protective measures.

Step 5: After Reporting — Process, Rights & Support

• You will be informed of your rights under the university policy, including: supportive measures (with or without formal complaint), confidentiality options, the resolution process.
• The university investigates consistently and in a timely fashion. The policy states that once the institution is on notice, they must act promptly and appropriately.
• You have the right to supportive services (counseling, advocacy) and to have your safety and privacy considered. IU’s Office for Sexual Violence Prevention & Victim Advocacy (Bloomington) provides confidential advocacy.
• If the accused is a student, the university student conduct system applies; if a staff/faculty member, there are separate procedures under the staff/faculty policy.
• The university prohibits retaliation for reporting in good faith.

Step 6 (Optional): Reporting to Law Enforcement

• Independent of university reporting, you may choose to report to the police or local law enforcement. IU encourages you to do so if you believe a crime occurred.
• Reporting to law enforcement does not obligate you to pursue university action, and vice-versa. You can proceed with one and not the other or both.

Step 7: Follow Up & Monitor

• Keep copies of all documentation you submit or receive: emails, letters, notes of meetings.
• If you requested interim measures (housing change, schedule change, no-contact order), follow up to ensure they are in place.
• If you wish to change your decision (for example, to move from a non-investigation to a formal investigation), contact the Deputy Coordinator.
• Ask for updates on the resolution process, timeline, and outcomes (where allowed).
• If you feel your rights under the policy are not being respected (e.g., lack of timely action, confidentiality breach, retaliation), you can raise concerns through the university’s civil rights compliance / Title IX office.

1. University Response and Information

• When someone reports discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct, a university official will contact them quickly.
• They will provide information about:
  • How to file a formal complaint and the person’s rights during the process
  • How to report to police if a crime may have occurred, and how to preserve evidence
  • How to get a court protection order
  • Campus and community resources and supportive measures available

2. Reporting an Incident

• In an emergency: call 911.
• You can report incidents to:
  • Local police or IUPD (Indiana University Police Department)
  • The university’s designated official or online form
• If a “Responsible Employee” learns about sexual misconduct, they must report it to the Title IX Coordinator.
• If the report involves a potential crime, certain information (like date, time, and location) will be shared with IUPD under federal Clery Act rules.
• If safety is at risk, the university may share identifying details with law enforcement.

3. Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child/Minor

• Must be reported by law.
• Anyone who suspects abuse or neglect of a person under 18 must report it to:
  • Indiana Department of Child Services (1-800-800-5556), or
  • Local law enforcement or IUPD
• Failure to report can lead to criminal charges.

4. Amnesty (Protection for Reporters)

• Students who report sexual misconduct won’t be punished for alcohol or drug use connected to the incident.
• Indiana’s Lifeline Law also protects students from certain alcohol-related charges if they help during an emergency and cooperate with police.

5. Retaliation

• Retaliation is strictly prohibited.
• Retaliation means intimidating, threatening, or harming anyone for reporting or helping with an investigation.
• It includes verbal, written, or online threats and negative changes in work or class status.
• Anyone who retaliates can face disciplinary action.

6. Roles of Key University Officials

• Title IX Coordinators:
  • Oversee all reports of sexual misconduct
  • Ensure investigations and responses follow the law and university policy
  • Provide training and remove barriers to reporting
• Equity Officials:
  • Oversee reports of discrimination or harassment (not necessarily sexual)
  • Ensure fair investigations and provide campus education and training

7. Employee Reporting Obligations

• Who must report:
  • Teachers, advisors, coaches, residence staff, student affairs staff, supervisors, and others working directly with students
• They must report discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct to the appropriate officials.
• Failure to report or discouraging someone from reporting can result in disciplinary action.
• Exceptions: Employees don’t have to report if the disclosure happens during:
  • Approved research
  • Academic assignments
  • Public awareness events
  • Privileged (confidential) professional communications (like therapy or legal counseling)
• However, child abuse must always be reported.

8. Confidential Employees

• Some university staff are Confidential Employees who can keep conversations private.
• These include:
  • Licensed mental health counselors
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Designated sexual assault advocates
• Faculty or staff who hold such licenses but are not working in that role (e.g., teaching psychology) are not confidential under this policy.
• Confidential Employees may share non-identifying data with IUPD for Clery Act statistics.

9. Law Enforcement Involvement

• Victims are encouraged but not required to report to police.
• IUPD can help connect individuals to proper law enforcement.
• University investigations can happen at the same time as criminal cases.
• The university’s findings are separate from police findings.
• Legal outcomes don’t determine whether a university policy was violated.

10. Privacy

• The university will protect privacy as much as possible.
• Information is shared only with those who need to know (university officials, police, or legal authorities).
• Records are kept confidential unless required by law or subpoena.

11. Requests for No University Action

• If someone asks the university not to investigate or take action, the university will consider the request.
• The university must balance the request with its duty to keep the community safe.
• If the university proceeds despite the request, it will inform the individual first.
• Officials who decide this include:
  • The Associate VP of Institutional Equity,
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinators, and
  • Campus Equity Officials.

12. University Response to Reports

• The process used depends on whether the accused person (Respondent) is a student, employee, or non-affiliated individual.
• If the Respondent isn’t connected to IU, the university may still help with:
  • Contacting law enforcement
  • Providing support
  • Coordinating with other institutions if needed
• The university can also investigate even without a formal complaint if necessary.

13. Supportive and Interim Measures

• The university offers supportive measures to anyone involved—whether or not they file a formal complaint.
• Examples include:
  • Class, housing, or work adjustments
  • Counseling or medical referrals
  • Advocacy and legal help
  • Protective orders
• Interim measures (like temporary suspension) can be applied during an investigation for safety.
• After a finding of responsibility, the university takes further steps to protect victims and the community.

14. Rights of the Complainant and Respondent

Both parties have the right to:

• Be fully informed about policies, procedures, and allegations
• Be treated respectfully
• Bring an advisor to all meetings or hearings
• Have an impartial and fair investigation
• Be told about options to contact law enforcement and available support services
• Present evidence and witnesses
• Receive updates and respond to opposing evidence
• Have the case resolved within a reasonable time
• Have decisions made using the “preponderance of evidence” standard (more likely than not)
• Have the right to appeal the outcome

Q: What counts as sexual assault at IU?

A: Sexual assault includes any non-consensual sexual contact, including touching, sexual coercion, attempted or completed rape, and sexual harassment. IU’s definitions align with federal Title IX guidelines.

Q: Who can I report sexual assault to at IU?

A: You can report to:

• IU Title IX Office (formal report)
• IU Police Department (criminal report)
• Confidential resources like Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) or Survivor Support Services

Q: Do I have to report to the police?

A: No. You can access support, medical care, and university resources without filing a police report. Reporting to law enforcement is optional.

Q: Will IU keep my report confidential?

A: The Title IX Office and university officials will protect your privacy, sharing information only with those who need to know to investigate and support you. Confidential resources (counselors, health center staff) do not report your information.

Q: What happens if I file a formal complaint with the Title IX Office?

A: The Office will investigate the complaint, inform you of your rights, and provide options for interim measures like safety plans, class changes, or no-contact orders.

Q: Can I get medical care without reporting?

A: Yes. You can receive medical attention, STI testing, and a forensic exam (rape kit) even if you choose not to file a report.

Q: What is a “rape kit” and why might I need one?

A: A rape kit collects evidence of sexual assault. It’s optional and can be done at a hospital. Evidence can be preserved even if you decide later to report to police or IU.

Q: Can IU provide academic or housing accommodations after an assault?

A: Yes. You can request adjustments like schedule changes, housing moves, or extensions on assignments. These accommodations are confidential and available whether or not you report formally.

Q: Am I at risk of retaliation if I report?

A: IU prohibits retaliation. If you experience any threats or negative treatment after reporting, you should inform the Title IX Office immediately.

Q: What support services are available to me at IU?

A: IU offers:

• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Survivor Support Services
• Medical services at the IU Health Center
• Advocacy and accompaniment during reporting or court proceeding