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Resources for Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, or Stalking

People and Places Who Can Help

If you’ve experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, and/or stalking, it’s not your fault. You always deserve to be safe and respected. No matter which resources or actions you choose, there are many people at Bentley and in Waltham who are committed to help.

Sexual Assault Resource Specialist

Emily Campia is a confidential resource located in the Health Center, available to meet privately with any student to talk about a range of experiences related to sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking, regardless of where or when it has occurred. She can help connect you with on- and off-campus resources and plan for your safety and well-being. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 781-891-2222, scheduling online, or emailing ecampia@bentley.edu.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center is a trauma-informed, confidential staff of mental health professionals who can provide students with support and resources while navigating your individual situation. You can call to schedule an intake appointment at 781-891-2274 or schedule online. All services at the Counseling Center are covered by your tuition.

Health Center

The Health Center is a confidential resource available to support full-time students, both residential and non-residential, for medical care including treatment and testing. They diagnose and treat many common health conditions and injuries, perform lab testing, write prescriptions and support medication delivery, and connect students with specialty care when indicated. You can call 781-891-2222 to schedule, or book your appointment online via your Health Portal. Most services within the office are covered by your tuition.

Title IX

The Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity is to here to support you. There are formal and informal options for reporting, as well as staff who can help you learn about your rights. They can discuss support measures to ensure that you are safe and continue to have full access to your education and everything Bentley has to offer. You can reach them by email: institutionalequity@bentley.edu or by phone: 781-891-2978.  Although not confidential, they will only share information as needed to ensure your safety and access to educational resources.

Kelly Downes - Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Institutional Equity
Email: kdownes@bentley.edu

Vin Ciampolillo - Associate Director, Investigations and Alternative Resolutions
Email: vciampolillo@bentley.edu

DeeDee Cook - Institutional Equity and Title IX Intake and Support Manager
Email: deedeecook@bentley.edu

Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Educators (RSVPs)

Bentley's Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Educators (RSVPs) play a crucial role in fostering a safer and healthier campus environment. They are dedicated to educating and engaging their peers on critical issues such as sexual assault prevention, dating violence, healthy relationships, and consent. Through education, engagement, and support, they strive to make a lasting impact on the well-being of the Bentley community.

Spiritual Life

Spiritual Life at Bentley offers a confidential, non-judgmental environment for personal reflection, spiritual guidance, or support, regardless of your faith background or beliefs. They provide multiple spiritual spaces and a variety of faith-based programs to support diverse religious practices across campus.

Off-Campus Resources

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is a national leader in providing a 24-hour hotline, 24-hour medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, and legal advocacy with locations in Waltham, Boston, and Cambridge. BARCC assists thousands of sexual violence survivors and their families, friends and communities each year, regardless of sex, gender identity, race, physical/developmental disabilities, income, ethnicity, class, religion, or sexual orientation. Free, confidential, and multilingual services can be accessed via their hotline at 800-841-8371 or via their online chat.

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence is a comprehensive domestic violence service agency located in Waltham. The shelter, 24-hour hotline, and community-based support services provide domestic violence survivors with the help they need to achieve permanent safety and independence. Prevention programs engage the community, generate conversations, and create locally-based solutions to end domestic violence. All of REACH’s services are free and confidential, and can be accessed by calling their hotline at 800-899-4000.

Confidential vs. Private Resources

Confidential

Confidential employees are staff members who can assist students with identifying resources and options for reporting, follow-up care, and supportive measures. Disclosures to these employees will not initiate a referral to the Office of Institutional Equity (Title IX).

Confidential staff are trauma-informed and receive special training to support survivors.

Private

Non-confidential employees are required to notify the Title IX Team when an incident of sexual violence, misconduct, gender-based harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation is reported to them. When a responsible employee receives a disclosure and notifies Title IX, the Intake Coordinator will reach out to the survivor to provide immediate resources and information, as well as an offer to meet to discuss options further. Please know that a community member will never be forced to speak with the Title IX Team unless they would like to.

Identity Specific Resources

The following local, state and national resources offer support for individuals seeking more specific resources by identity.

Black, Indigenous, People of Color

The Domestic and Sexual Violence Project at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts offers direct response to address the need for equal access to services, information, and resources, in support of survivors of trauma on their helpline at 617-442-4519.

Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community serves as a national, culturally-specific resource center to provide support to and and be a voice for the Black community in response to domestic, sexual, and community violence. Their helpline can be accessed by calling 844-778-5462.

Asian American and Pacific Islander 

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) assists Pan-Asian survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. They currently provide services in 18 Asian languages and dialects. ATASK supports all ages, cultures, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations on their 24-hour helpline at 617-338-2355.

Saheli offers non-judgmental, culturally sensitive domestic and sexual violence services that are vital to the wellbeing of survivors while keeping in mind their unique cultural beliefs and upbringing on their multilingual helpline at 866-472-4354.
 

LatinX/Latina/Latino 

Casa Myrna is Boston's largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors. Their comprehensive range of services, free of charge and available in both Spanish and English, provide survivors with tools to recover from the trauma of abuse and begin to build sustainable self-sufficiency. Access their 24/7 hotline by calling 877-785-2020 (Safelink).
 

LGBTQIA+ 

The Fenway Health Violence Recovery program provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence, and police misconduct, specializing in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. Their consult line can be reached by calling 800-834-3242.

The Network/LaRed is a survivor-led social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities. Their work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression, strengthening communities through organizing, education, and provision of support services. Their hotline can be reached 24/7 by calling 800-832-1901.

Students Studying Abroad

Pathways to Safety International is the only non-governmental organization that specializes in serving Americans experiencing interpersonal violence abroad. They provide education to Americans living abroad, giving them the tools to stay informed about interpersonal violence, and empowering survivors to heal. Email crisis@pathwaystosafety.org for a response within 72 hours.
 

Male Identified Survivors

1in6 is an organization that helps male-identifying individuals who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live happier, healthier lives. They also serve family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources online and in the community. See their website for more information about their weekly online support group.

MaleSurvivor is an organization dedicated to providing personalized support for men at every stage of the healing process. They also provide educational resources that help empower survivors to process their past and look forward to a brighter future. For more information, see their website or their online forum.

Native American/Indigenous

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential, and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. Access their services by calling their hotline at 877-762-8483 or utilizing their online chat.

24/7 After Hours Survivor Support

When Bentley offices are closed, there are after-hours resources available to assist you. University Police is available 24/7 and can arrange for transportation to the hospital for medical care, and/or evidence collection by certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. You do not need to fill out a police report to request assistance, and asking for help from University Police will not result in a criminal complaint unless this is something you decide to do in the moment or at a later date. You can simply tell the dispatcher you need a ride to Newton Wellesley Hospital for a private matter.

After-Hours Confidential Mental Health Clinicians

Call 781-891-2274 and select the option for after-hours care to be connected with a mental health clinician. These clinicians can guide you on seeking additional care for yourself or a peer when Bentley's offices are closed.

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

24/7 Hotline: 800-841-8371

Online Chat (9 am - 11 pm)

BARCC provides a 24-hour hotline, 24-hour medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors. 
 

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence (REACH)

24/7 Hotline: 800-899-4000

REACH provides community-based support services for survivors of dating and domestic violence, including a shelter, 24-hour hotline, and prevention programming.

Newton Wellesley Hospital

Newton Wellesley Hospital offers free, confidential post-sexual assault medical care and assistance for survivors by highly trained nursing staff. The hospital is located 10 minutes from campus, and medical advocates from BARCC can meet you there if desired.