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小蓝视频 is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students and employees. There are resources available on-campus for community members covered by Title IX, including:

• Pregnant and Parenting Students

Medical Support (confidential)

If you have experienced sexual, relationship or other violence, you are encouraged to seek confidential medical support as soon as possible following the incident. A medical provider, such as the options below, can address any health concerns and preserve evidence.

• 小蓝视频 Student Health Center - on-campus medical care for 小蓝视频 students
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  Forensic nurses provide medical forensic evaluation and documentation for District of Columbia victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault (SANE).

You are encouraged to consider preserving evidence as soon as possible after an incident regardless of whether you have made the decision to contact law enforcement and/or to report the incident to the University. You have the right to a free, confidential exam, whether or not you report to law enforcement.

Emotional Support (confidential)

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Victim Advocacy Services | 202-885-3500 |

Psychological Center | 202-885-3500

Student Health Center | 202-885-3380 | shc@american.edu听

Chaplain in Kay Spiritual Life Center 听| 202-885-3336 | kslc@american.edu

- National Sexual Assault Hotline is free, confidential, and 24/7

- helps men who have had an unwanted sexual experience, live chat and free anonymous online available

- the nation's oldest rape crisis center includes a 24/7 crisis hotline (202-333-7273) and individual and group counseling in both English and Spanish

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program - confidential support for employees

Behavioral Health Services听(staff & employees) | 800-327-2251

Supportive Measures

The Office for Equity & Title IX connects students, faculty, and staff to resources and supportive measures that are appropriate, reasonable, and available based on case specific information in response to reports of gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking.Students seeking academic support measures, housing support measures, no contact orders, or other supports are encouraged to contact the Office of Equity & Title IX directly.

Contact: equityoffice@american.edu;听or (202) 885-8080
Equity & Title IX Office
Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm

Students contemplating supports, but unsure about contacting Title IX are encouraged to seek confidential support from the victims' advocates in The Center for Well-Being

Staff seeking accommodations or supports should contact Human Resources - Deputy Title IX Program Officer, Beth Muha, employeerelations@american.edu

Faculty members seeking accommodations or supports should contact the Dean of Faculty - Deputy Title IX Program Officer, Monica Jackson, deanoffaculty@american.edu

Other Support Options @ 小蓝视频

You are encouraged to contact the Title IX Office or other confidential resources following an incident to support and interim protective measures. You may also consider contacting any of these options if you feel more comfortable approaching them or if you have specific requests they can directly address.

• Academic Support and Access Center
• Center for Diversity & Inclusion
• Dean of Students Office
• Housing & Residence Life
• Office of Human Resources
• - Office of the Provost

LGBTQA Support

• Center for Diversity & Inclusion - on-campus, Mary Graydon Center 2nd Floor
• - The DC Center for the LGBT Community offers individual and group mental health support services for LGBTQ survivors of violence and crime in the District of Columbia. More information can be found .
• - health center with special expertise in LGBTQ care, including free
• - 1.866.488.7386 including chat and text options via the web

Student With Disability Support

• National Sexual Assault Hotline at RAINN听1.800.656.4673 (voice only)and 24/7 chat line via the web
• - 1-800-799-7233 (voice); 1-855-812-1001 (videophone); 1-800-787-3224 (TTY); and 24/7 chat available via the web (En Espa帽ol)
• JED Foundation's online resource for college mental health
• - Text HOME to 741-741 from anywhere in the USA; Counselors who are POC or Deaf are available
• - 1-800-273-8255; has chat line
• - NCCSD@ahead.org; 1-844-730-8048; 1-651-583-7499 (videophone)
  For College Student with Disabilities who need help finding disability resources or student organizations on campus

DC Area Support

The following resources in the District of Columbia offer information and services to those who have experienced a range of behavior, including discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking. These resources are independent of the University and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University.

• - free case management and legal services to victims of crime
• - is the 24/7 crsis intervention agency for domestic violence in DC
• - The mission of The Women鈥檚 Center is to significantly improve the mental health and well-being of all members of the community through counseling, education, support, and advocacy.
• - hotline and crime victim compensation

Northern Virginia and Maryland Support

Maryland Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Programs

• Montgomery County:听Shady Grove Adventist Healthcare Center
  9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD 20850-3357; (240) 826-6000

• Prince George's County: UM Prince George's Hospital Center
  3001 Hospital Dr, Cheverly,听MD 20785-1189; (301) 618-3154听

• (MCASA) - provides information and support statewide

Virginia Sexual Assault and relationship Violence Exams in Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria

• 听Call Alexandria Sexual Assault Hotline 24/7 at 703-683-7273 (TTY 711) to speak with an advocate and have an advocate accompany you to for a forensic nurse exam

• :听Call Fairfax Domestic and Sexual Violence Services听Hotline 24/7 at听703-324-5730听(TTY 711) to speak with an advocate if you are an adult, teen, and/or child听who has听been impacted by domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.听Request听accompaniment services for a forensic nurse exam, by calling the听听hotline directly (703-360-7273)

• :听Doorways provides a 24/7 hotline for domestic violence and sexual assualt at 703-237-0881 and provides accompaniment for sexual assualt nurse examiner exams