  {"id":8361,"date":"2014-07-16T19:09:19","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T19:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/cchp\/?page_id=8361"},"modified":"2025-06-03T19:54:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T19:54:53","slug":"sexual-assault-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/cwc\/sexual-assault-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Assault Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Aurora Center 24\/7 Support \u00a0612-626-9111<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aurora.umn.edu\/get-help\">Get Help.<\/a> \u00a0Augsburg contracts with the University of Minnesota&#8217;s Aurora Center to provide sexual assault, stalking, and relationship violence support to the Augsburg community (students, staff, faculty, and concerned others). \u00a0Just call 612-626-9111 (24\/7) to talk to a trained advocate. Or send a message to the Aurora Center text line at 612-615-8911 (M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. only). <a href=\"http:\/\/aurora.umn.edu\/about-us\/contact-us\">Walk-in support and appointments<\/a> are also available from Aurora Center&#8217;s professional staff during their business hours. The Aurora Center works closely with the University of Minnesota&#8217;s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Programs Office.<\/p>\n<p>Call 844-287-6963 for 24\/7\/365 crisis and counseling support from a licensed behavioral health clinician (offered by CWC in partnership with BetterMynd).<\/p>\n<p>There is also 24\/7 phone support through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexualviolencecenter.org\/get-support\">Sexual Violence Center<\/a>, a member of the TransYouth Support Network. Phone: 612-871-5111<\/p>\n<p>On your request, Augsburg&#8217;s Department of Public Safety can support you in getting connected to the Aurora Center (24\/7, call 612-330-1717).<\/p>\n<h2>Hospital Sexual Assault Exam<\/h2>\n<p>The following are two hospitals close to Augsburg that provide Sexual Assault exams (SARS exams) by specially trained female nurses. Just go to the ER and let them know that you want a sexual assault evidentiary exam. \u00a0The sexual assault exam can be performed up to 120 hours after a sexual assault, but is most successful for evidentiary purposes within the first 24 hours (information from the Aurora Center). \u00a0The evidentiary exam is something to consider if there is any chance you may want to report the assault to the police now or in the future.<\/p>\n<p>M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, West Bank Emergency Department (2312 South 6th Street\u2014West Building, Floor 1), across Riverside Ave from the Augsburg Foss Center; Phone: 612-672-6402. They will contact a sexual assault advocate from the <a href=\"http:\/\/aurora.umn.edu\/get-help\/immediate-assistance\">Aurora Center<\/a> to accompany you during your exam.<\/p>\n<p>Hennepin County Medical Center \u2014 Emergency Room (downtown Minneapolis, 730 S 8th St) \u2014 provides sexual assault exams by specially trained female nurses<\/p>\n<p>Augsburg&#8217;s Department of Public Safety will provide transport from Augsburg to the Emergency Rooms at UMMC West Bank or at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). Call 612-330-1717.<\/p>\n<h2>OTHER MEDICAL RESOURCES<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception\">Emergency Contraception<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/cwc\/student-health-care\/sexual-health\/\">Medical Care\u2014Sexual Health<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Center for Wellness &amp; Counseling<\/h2>\n<p>On campus, <a title=\"CCHP counseling\" href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/cchp\/counseling\/counseling\/\">CWC counselors<\/a> provide counseling support to students who have experienced sexual assault and stalking, and can help you connect to services through the Aurora Center and other community resources. \u00a0CWC also helps students to access information and support for the campus sexual assault reporting process (if that is something you want to consider), and will help connect you with resources for self-care and safety on campus. \u00a0All counseling services at CWC are confidential, so none of your information will be shared with anyone without your specific, written permission.<\/p>\n<h2>Βι¶ΉΤ­΄΄ SEX DISCRIMINATION POLICY AND PROCESS<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.augsburg.edu\/cwc\/2024%20Brochure%20Sex%20Discrimination%20Policy%20and%20Process.pdf\">Supportive Measures Available at Augsburg through the Title IX Reporting Process<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outfront.org\/anti-violence-program\">OutFront Minnesota<\/a> \u2014 800-800-0350 \u2014 Anti-Violence Program Crisis Line, Monday-Friday 9-5 \u2014 LGBTQIA+ support<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.standpointmn.org\/\">Standpoint<\/a> (special focus on serving &#8220;under-represented and under-served populations&#8221; by &#8220;Attorneys and Advocates Against Domestic and Sexual Violence&#8221;)\u00a0 612-343-9842 (9 am-4 pm Monday to Friday) &#8220;Our advocates and attorneys answer your questions about the criminal and civil legal system regarding domestic and sexual violence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuhcc.umn.edu\/patient-care-services\/victim-advocacy\">Community-University Health Care Center<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 612-301-3433 ask for an advocate<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexualviolencecenter.org\/programs-services\/advocacy-services\">Sexual Violence Center<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0612-871-5111\u00a0 (SVC is a member of the Trans Youth Support Network, and is a safe space for trans survivors)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maicnet.org\/family-services\/\">Indigenous Women&#8217;s Life Net<\/a>\u00a0&#8212; \u00a0Minneapolis American Indian Center<\/p>\n<h2>SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aurora.umn.edu\/get-help\/support-groups\">Aurora Center Support Groups<\/a>\u00a0(female-identified and male-identified survivors groups; group for women of color who have experienced relationship violence and\/or sexual assault; for University of MN and Augsburg students; Augsburg contracts with The Aurora Center to provide services to Augsburg students)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexualviolencecenter.org\/programs-services\/support-groups\/\">Sexual Violence Center\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0(multiple groups including Queer Survivors, Female-Identified Survivors, Male-Identified Survivors, and Journey Through the Arts group)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cornerstonemn.org\/for-adults\/support-groups\/\">Rape &amp; Sexual Abuse Center\/Cornerstone<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clues.org\/services\/survivor-advocacy-and-support\/\">Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio<\/a>\u00a0(CLUES)<\/p>\n<h2>OTHER CAMPUS RESOURCES<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/dps\/sexualmisconduct\/\">Augsburg\u00a0Department of Public Safety Sexual Misconduct Page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1jnjajuccNZna41MdQQ1w526y_E41S1_d2Z43RvTMy-Q\/edit?usp=sharing\">Augsburg University Sexual Misconduct Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.augsburg.edu\/cwc\/2024%20Brochure%20Sex%20Discrimination%20Policy%20and%20Process.pdf\">Brochure on Augsburg&#8217;s Sex Discrimination Policy and Process<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/dean-of-students\/reporting\/\">Augsburg University Reporting Procedures &amp; Protocols<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aurora Center 24\/7 Support \u00a0612-626-9111 Get Help. \u00a0Augsburg contracts with the University of Minnesota&#8217;s Aurora Center to provide sexual assault, stalking, and relationship violence support to the Augsburg community (students, staff, faculty, and concerned others). \u00a0Just call 612-626-9111 (24\/7) to talk to a trained advocate. 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