The George Washington University

GW Haven coordinates prevention tips, including bystander intervention information, for George Washington University

Howard University

The Office of Interpersonal Violence Prevention handles prevention and bystander intervention affairs at Howard University

Sexual assault resources, including bystander intervention support, can be located in the Office of Student Affairs.

Matters pertaining to sexual assault and bystander intervention support are addressed by UDC's Counseling and Wellness Center.

Talk with Someone

Speak 24 hours a day with trained staff from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).

Connect on the phone 24 hours a day with a counselor from the DC Rape Crisis Center

Connect on the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a Victim Assistance Specialist from the DC Victim Hotline

The National Deaf Hotline offers services for survivors within the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard-of-Hearing community

Advocates from DVRP speak 20 Asian languages (M-TH 8:00am - 7:30 pm, F 9:00am - 6:00pm).

Advocates from ACCION speak spanish 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For 24/7 help navigating your available resources, contact the Sexual Assault Response Consultative (SARC) Team. The SARC team can help anyone in the GW community who has been affected by sexual or gender-based harassment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence or stalking. SARC can help individuals arrange free transportation to Washington Hospital Center for a forensic exam following an incident of sexual assault or intimate partner violence. This is a private not a confidential resource. This means GW’s Title IX Office will receive notification of your call. This is to allow GW to follow up with you and ensure you are receiving the support you need. However, you have the ability to remain anonymous if you wish.
Main
202-994-7222
Address
Building YY, 812 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
Website
haven.gwu.edu
Email
sarcteam@gwu.edu

To discuss all of your options concerning safety, education, support, and rights contact GW’s Victim Services Specialist within the Office of Victim Services.
Victim Services Specialist
202-994-0443
Address
520 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Website
safety.gwu.edu/ovs
Email
ovs@gwu.edu

For confidential counseling, contact the Colonial Health Center, Mental Health Services.
Main (24/7)
202-994-5300
Address
Marvin Center Ground Floor, 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Website
healthcenter.gwu.edu

For information on your reporting options both on and off campus, or to file a formal complaint with the university contact the Title IX Office. To file a report, click here. To read more about the university's Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Interpersonal Violence Policy, click here. Questions on this policy can be directed to shrc@gwu.edu.
Main
202-994-7434
Address
Building YY, 812 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
Website
haven.gwu.edu/reporting-options
Email
shrc@gwu.edu

For any support or protective measures, such as academic support, on-campus housing assistance, no contact orders, safety planning etc., contact the Title IX Office.
Main
202-994-7434
Address
Building YY, 812 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
Website
haven.gwu.edu/university-assistance
Email
shrc@gwu.edu

For assistance from campus police, contact the George Washington University Police Department.
Emergency Line
202-994-6111
Non-Emergency
202-994-6110
Address
2145 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Website
safety.gwu.edu/police

For LGBTQ resources (non-emergency), contact Timothy Kane, Director.
Main
202-994-4568
Address
LGBT Resource Center in the Multicultural Student Services Center, 2127 G Street NW, Rm 103, Washington, DC 20052
Email
lgbt@gwu.edu