If you don't feel safe, call the New York City Police Department by dialing 911 or The SUNY Westchester Community College Security at 914-606-6911. Either can provide protection and transportation to the nearest hospital.
24/7 crisis hotlines can also help:
Victims Assistance Toll-Free Hotline: 1‐855‐827‐2255
Victims Assistance Local Hotline: 1-914-345-9111
WESTCOP Main Office: 1-914-345-3113
WESTCOP Victims Assistance can help. Call 24/7 and WESTCOP Victims Assistance will clearly explain all options available to a survivor in the aftermath of a sexual assault.
A survivor is often the only witness to the crime and often, the survivor’s body is the only evidence. A forensic exam will dramatically increase the likelihood that physical evidence will be found. Evidence that will be available if the survivor wishes to report the incident either to the police, to the College, or both. Most hospitals in NY State are capable of performing a forensic exam.
To preserve evidence you should NOT: brush, douche, bathe, shower, change clothes, or straighten the crime scene. If you have done any of the things mentioned, it’s okay, it may still be possible to find evidence.
Victims Assistance Toll-Free Hotline: 1‐855‐827‐2255
Victims Assistance Local Hotline: 1-914-345-9111
WESTCOP Main Office: 1-914-345-3113
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Privacy A survivor is entitled to a private room for: admittance, the examination, and the post-examination consultation.
Dignity: Survivors are entitled to be treated with dignity and sensitivity in a nonjudgmental manner.
Confidentiality: At all times, care should be given in an emotionally supportive and private environment, protecting the patient’s right to confidentiality.
Informed: All procedures should be fully explained, and all of the survivor’s concerns should be addressed.
Consent: The entire health care and evidentiary exam is conducted at the survivor’s discretion. The survivor may withdraw consent at any time, or may choose to complete only certain parts of the health care exam, evidentiary exam, or health care treatment.The entire health care and evidentiary exam is conducted at the survivor’s discretion. The survivor may withdraw consent at any time, or may choose to complete only certain parts of the health care exam, evidentiary exam, or health care treatment.
Free: All services are free.
Advocate: The survivor has a right to have an advocate to provide support, answer questions, and explain options.