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Help for Yourself

Too many options? Not sure what to do? Interim Violence Prevention Educator and Victim/Survivor Advocate, Hillary Grumbine (hgrumbi1@swarthmore.edu, 610-328-6420) or Delaware County Women Against Rape (610-566-4342) can talk with you confidentially and help you figure out what you need.

Get Medical Attention

Student Health and Wellness

Daytime Phone: 610-328-8058
After Hours Phone: 610-328-8548
health@swarthmore.edu

Student Health and Wellness is available 24 hours a day (during the academic year) to assist students as a confidential resource.

Provides:
- Medical exams to check for physical injuries and reduce the risk of pregnancy or complications from STIs after an assault (when appropriate)
- Connections to confidential counseling resources
- Connections to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) at local hospital to perform forensic rape examinations
- After hours on-call system with access to a registered nurse
- Transportation 24/7 to local hospital and/or medical provider
Off-Campus Medical Providers

If the incident involves a sexual assault that happened within 72 hours, the victim/survivor has the option -- and is encouraged to -- have evidence collected and preserved by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). This evidence can be used in the future if the victim/survivor chooses to seek resolution through the campus complaint process or take criminal action.

To Know:

You can have a friend or advocate with you during the exam.
The nurse will collect any evidence that may be on your body or clothes.
There is no cost to you.
You do not have to talk to law enforcement.
If you think you might want an exam, it is recommended, when possible, not to shower, bathe, change clothes or go to the bathroom prior to an exam.

Local hospitals who have Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners:

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
610-447-2000
1 Medical Center Blvd.
Chester, PA 19013 (3.5 miles from campus)
Riddle Memorial Hospital
484-227-9400
1068 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063 (7.5 miles from campus)
Springfield Hospital
610-328-8700
190 W. Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064 (3 miles from campus)

Seek Support

Your mental/emotional well-being is often compromised after experiencing a traumatic event. Reaching out to people who can support you is an essential part of your healing and recovery. It is never too early or too late to seek support.

Academic and/or housing assistance is an important form of support, available through Michelle Ray, Interim Title IX Coordinator (m ray2 @swarthmore.edu, 610-690-3720) or confidentially through Hillary Grumbine, Interim Violence Prevention Educator and Victim/Survivor Advocate (hgrumbi1@swarthmore.edu, 610-328-6420).

Support Options:

Michelle Ray, Interim Title IX Coordinator (610-690-3720, mray2@swarthmore.edu)
- Provides: Compassionate space to make a report and to learn more about resources and support
Hillary Grumbine, Interim Violence Prevention Educator/Advocate (610-328-6420, hgrumbi1@swarthmore.edu)
- Provides: Confidential support and advocacy to victims/survivors and their friends/family, including information, referrals, and access to resources
Other Confidential Resources:

For detailed descriptions of all available resources and support, see On-Campus Resources and Off-Campus Resources.

Consider Making a Report

Reports can be made in person or online to Michelle Ray, Title IX Coordinator (610-690-3720, mray2@swarthmore.edu).

To Know about Making a Report:

You can speak confidentially with Hillary Grumbine, the campus Interim Violence Prevention Educator and Victim/Survivor Advocate (610-328-6420, hgrumbi1@swarthmore.edu) to get the support and information that you need to make an informed decision before making a report.
Making a report does not automatically mean pressing charges or deciding to go through campus disciplinary proceedings, although those options are available only to students who choose to report.
You can make a report at any time, and you will be able to access accommodations and support even if you choose not to make a report.

For more information about the reporting process, see Making a Report: What to Expect.

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