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I’ve just been sexually assaulted, what do I do?

• Get somewhere safe.
  • Contact Public Safety at 215-991-2111 (on campus) or 911 (off campus) immediately if you’re in danger.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
  • Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC), 215-425-1625 (24/7)To collect evidence after a rape or sexual assault, do not bathe, shower, brush your teeth or change your clothes prior to going to PSARC.
  • Public Safety can provide an escort. Please call 215-951-1300.
• Contact someone for support & resources
  • On Campus
    • During Business Hours (M-F from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
      • Maggie Szeder, Assistant Director, Sexual Misconduct Advocacy & Education, 215-951-1176
    • After Hours (M-F from 4:30 p.m. –8:30 a.m. and 24/7 during weekends and University closures)
      • If you live on campus, contact the residence life coordinator on call.
        • If you don’t have the RA phone number, call Public Safety, 215-951-1300, and request to be connected to Residence Life.
  • Off Campus
    • Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence (WOAR), 24/7, 215-985-3333

Additional information on safety, medical resources, campus support and reporting options is listed below.

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• La Salle University Public Safety, 215-951-1300, or for emergencies, call 215-991-2111
  • Public Safety can assist you with:
    • 24/7 on-campus emergency response
    • Transportation to a hospital/medical center to receive services
    • Making a report to local law enforcement
    • Creating a safety plan
• Philadelphia Police, 911

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Within 72 hours

• Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC), 215-425-1625
  • 300 E. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
  • Medical services available (up to 72 hours after a sexual assault): forensic medical exam, collection of evidence (rape kit), STI & HIV prevention, pregnancy prevention and follow-up care.
  • Specially trained, trauma informed Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.
  • Services provided are FREE and will not be billed to insurance.
  • La Salle Public Safety is available for escorts upon request.
• Abington Hospital, 215-481-2000
  • 1200 Old York Rd. Abington, PA 19001
  • Medical services available (up to 72 hours after a sexual assault): forensic medical exam, collection of evidence (rape kit), STI & HIV prevention, pregnancy prevention and follow-up care.
  • Insurance MAY BE BILLED for services.

After 72 hours

• Student Health Center, 215-951-1565
  • 1st floor of St. Benilde Tower, Suite 1026
  • Medical services available: basic primary care support, STI testing ($40 out of pocket or billed through insurance)
  • NOTE: Cannot do evidence collection or provide STI, HIV or pregnancy prevention medications.
• Philadelphia Public Health Resource Hub
  • 5301 Chew Ave 19138 (between Game Stop & Dunkin Donuts at the Shoppes at La Salle).
  • Medical services available: Free STI and HIV testing (Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
  • No appointment necessary.
  • Learn more about resource hubs.

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Confidential On-Campus Support

• Maggie Szeder, Asst. Director of Sexual Misconduct Advocacy & Education
  • Call 215-951-1176 or email szeder@lasalle.edu
  • Services: victim/survivor advocacy and support, information regarding on and off campus resources, on-campus accommodations/protections, and reporting assistance.
• La Salle Student Counseling Center, 215-951-1355
  • During Business Hours (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
    • To schedule an appointment, email studentcounseling@lasalle.edu or call 215-951-1355.
    • Walk-in appointments available each weekday between 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
  • After Hours (M-F from 4:30 p.m. –8:30 a.m. and 24/7 during weekends and University closures)
    • Call 215-951-1355 and selection option 2
• University Ministry, Service, and Support, 215-951-1048
  • Services: spiritual resources from staff including an ordained priest, off-campus housing options, and food insecurity considerations, among other things.

Confidential Off-Campus Support

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7), 988
  • Call or text 988
• Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence (WOAR), 24-hour hotline, 215-985-3333
  • Advocacy, support, and resources for sexual assault victims/survivors.
  • Free individual and group counseling services.
• Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline, 24-hour hotline, 1-866-723-3014
  • Safety planning, resources and emergency shelter
• Women In Transition, 215-751-1111
  • Support Line hours: M-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Safety planning, resources and advocacy for domestic violence victims/survivors
  • Free individual and group counseling services

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Students are encouraged to file reports with the university, off campus, or both.

To report the incident to Philadelphia Police Department (PPD):

• La Salle Public Safety can assist a student in filing a formal report, 215-951-1300
• Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC), 215-685-3251
  • 300 E. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19124
  • La Salle Public Safety can provide transportation
• Philadelphia Police Department, 911

To report the incident to the University:

• Report of Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence
• Formal Complaint of Sexual Misconduct under Title IX
• Questions about which form to use? Contact Maggie Szeder or Dr. Gaby St. Leger.
  • CONFIDENTIAL: Maggie Szeder, Assistant Director Sexual Misconduct Advocacy & Education
    • 215-951-1176 or szeder@lasalle.edu
  • PRIVATE: Dr. Gaby St. Leger, Vice President of Student Development & Campus Life
    • 215-951-1018 or stleger@lasalle.edu
  • PRIVATE after-hours support: Public Safety, 215-951-1300

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