Getting Help
If you have questions about experiencing sexual misconduct, getting help, or consent, please view our guide for . This document provides answers to the following questions:
- Something happened to me and I think I’ve been raped. How do I know?
- What constitutes consent?
- How do I know if I’ve given consent or if my partner has given consent?
- I've experienced sexual violence. Where can I go for help?
- I’ve been sexually assaulted. Can I get a professional medical exam?
- If I talk to a campus resource or my Employee Assistance Program, will my personal information, such as my name, be kept confidential?
- I just want to talk to someone and I don’t want to file a report, or I’m not ready to decide if I want to report yet. Can I still get help?
- If I experienced sexual violence off-campus or before I enrolled or started working in the UW System, can I still get help?
- I’m concerned that the person who did this to me might retaliate.
Filing A Report
If you have questions about filing a report or reporting information, please view our guide for . This document provides answers to the following questions:
- I haven’t decided if I want to file a report yet. Can I talk to someone to better understand my options?
- How do I file a formal report about sexual violence I’ve experienced?
- Can I report anonymously?
- Will information that I report be confidential?
- If I do file a report, will there be an investigation?
- Will the university investigation result in disciplinary action for the accused?
- What is the UW System ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. policy on retaliation against someone who files a formal report?
If You Have Been Accused
If you have questions about being accused, please view our guide for . This document provides answers to the following questions:
- Where can I go for information and help if I’ve been accused of sexual violence or harassment?
- What are my rights as an accused individual?
- If I’ve been accused, should I hire an attorney?
Sexual Violence Information & Training
If you have questions about sexual misconduct, community help, or training requirements, please view our guide for . This document provides answers to the following questions:
- What is the difference between sexual violence, sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, and Title IX?
- What can I do to help as a member of the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø community?
- What are the sexual violence education and training requirements for students and employees at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø?
- What concepts are covered in UW-System's education and training program?
- Do I have to take the education and training every year?
- Do students, faculty, and employees take the same education and training course?