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Civility Resources and Policies

Sexual Assault

Teachers College, Columbia University

Sexual Assault

At the end of a continuum of progressively aggressive and violent behaviors is sexual assault and rape, which can be a felony under New York State law. (Additional information concerning New York State Law can be found at www.nycagainstrape.org/media/fhp/nyscasa_summary_penalcode130.doc). Criminal penalties in New York State for all such acts vary according to the circumstances, but can include prison sentences of up to 25 years. Disciplinary Action for sexual offenses by Columbia students is conducted through the College's mechanism in the Associate Dean for Academic Administration Office. This mechanism is initiated by a complaint to the Associate Dean for Academic Administration. After a complaint is lodged, the Associate Dean for Academic Administration will conduct an investigation and hearing to determine culpability and the appropriate sanction, if any. Both the accused and the accuser are entitled to the same opportunities during the investigation and are informed of the outcome of such proceedings. A student who is found to have committed rape, sexual assault, or any other sexual offense, either forcible or non-forcible, is subject to disciplinary action that can include admonition, deprivation of certain privileges, probation, suspension or expulsion.

Sexual assault involves any unwelcome physical contact, actual or threatened, with a person's genitals or other bodily orifices (anal, oral or vaginal) or with a person's buttocks or breast. It may occur by and toward both males and females regardless of sexual orientation. The use of alcohol or other drugs can interfere with an individual's judgment and ability to give free and full consent. Intercourse or any other sexual activity with a person unable to give free and full consent (i.e., because of intoxication or other substance use) can constitute sexual assault. It is one of the most frequently committed violent crimes in the United States - and the most unreported.

If you are sexually assaulted

Go to a safe place. Ask a friend to stay with you. Don't wash, change clothes, or douche before calling or going for help. Don't touch any evidence of struggle even if the assault took place in your room or home. Go to the nearest emergency medical facility. As a survivor, seek appropriate medical and/or counseling services.

Student Handbook, 2006 -- 2007, p. 82 -- 83

Teachers College, Columbia University

Sexual Assault

Information and EducationalResources

Providing information to all members of the Teachers College community as to what constitutes sexual harassment and how incidents of sexual harassment can be reported is central to the College's sexual harassment policy. The Office of Human Resources conducts staff development and training programs on sexual harassment. The Office of Student Activities and Programs provides programs to inform students. You may contact those offices at: The Office of Student Activities and Programs (212-678-3690), Office of Human Resources (212-678-3175). A copy of the complete policy statement on Sexual Harassment is available in the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Administration, 113 Zankel.

Emergency Medical Treatment for Sexual Assault/RapeSurvivors

If you are a survivor of a recent sexual assault, you need to assure yourself that you are medically well. Go to the nearest hospital emergency room including:

Bellevue Hospital Center

Rape and Crisis & Victims Intervention Program

(212) 562-3435

27^th St and 1^st Ave.

Beth Israel Medical Center

Rape Crisis Center

(212) 420-4516

1^st Ave and 16^th St.

Columbia-Presbyterian MedicalCenter

Rape Crisis Intervention Program

(212) 305-9060

180 Ft. Washington Ave (Harkness Pavilion 2)

Harlem Hospital

Rape Crisis Program

(212) 939-4612

506 Lenox Ave. and 135^th St.

Mt. Sinai Medical Center

Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Program

40 East 98th St.

(212) 423-2140

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

Crime Victims Treatment Center

(212) 523-4728

411 West 114^th St

St. Vincent's Hospital

Rape Crisis Program

(212) 604-8068

41-51 East 11^th St, 9^th Floor

The Sexual Assault Information is provided by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) and is available on the web at www.rainn.org.

New York City Police Department

Rape Hotline

(212) 267-7273

Crime Victim Hotline

(212) 577-7777

Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project Hotline

(212) 714-1184

Campus Medical & Counseling Services

TC Center for Psychological and Educational Services

(212) 678- 3262

657 Thorndike Hall

www.tc.edu/ceps

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Program

Morningside Campus Location

3rd floor, Lerner Hall

Phone: 212 854 3500
Men's Peer Education Program: 212 854 2136
Fax: 212 854 8830

Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center Location

112 HewittHall, Barnard College Campus

Phone: 212 854 4366
Peer Advocates (24hours/7days): 212 854 WALK
Peer Counselors (7pm to 11pm/7days): 212 854 HELP

Medical CenterCampus Location

101 Bard Hall

Phone: 212 854 3500 212 854 3500
212 854 WALK (Peer Advocates, 24hours/7days)
212 854 HELP (Peer Counselors, 7:00pm to 11:00pm/7days)

About the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Program

Student Handbook, 2006 -- 2007, p. 83 -- 84