Sexual Assault Education & Prevention

Key Resources for Northwestern Students

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (Confidential)
  Regular Hours: 847 491-2151
  After Hours Crisis Line: (847) 491-8100
• Women's Center (Confidential)
  847 491-7360
• Health Service - Evanston Campus
  847 491-8100
• University Police
  847 491-3456
  Emergency: 911
• National Sexual Assault Hotline
  800-656-HOPE
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  800-799-SAFE

Information compiled by:

Laura Anne Stuart, MPH
Coordinator, Sexual Health Education and Violence Prevention
Northwestern University Health Service
633 Emerson Street, Room 218
Evanston, IL 60208
847 491-4618
l-stuart@northwestern.edu
Please contact Laura to request training, educational programs, or resources about sexual and relationship violence.

Sexual assault, particularly acquaintance rape, is a serious health problem on college campuses. This resource guide will cover the following topics in order to help you learn about sexual assault and to become familiar with options for responding to sexual assault.

• What is sexual harassment?
• What is sexual assault?
• What is consent?
• What is acquaintance rape?
• What role does alcohol play in sexual assault?
• What if I am assaulted?
• What are the options for responding to sexual assault?
  • Getting counseling
  • Going to the hospital
  • Talking to the police
  • Prosecuting the perpetrator
• Using NU's Sexual Assault Hearing and Appeals System
• How do I support someone who comes to me after s/he has been sexually assaulted?
• Where can I go for help or to learn more?
  • Northwestern Resources
  • Community Resources