GovState is committed to providing a variety of welcoming and accessible options so that all instances of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, and relationship violence will be reported. We are committed to supporting victims and survivors and encourage all individuals or third party witnesses to report any incident of sexual misconduct.
Members of the University community who believe they have experienced sexual misconduct have the right to choose whether or not to report the incident to the university or law enforcement. Most university employees, unless specifically exempted, must immediately report allegations or disclosures of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. Confidential resources are available both on-campus and off-campus.
Reporting Options (non-confidential)
GovState Title IX Coordinator - To file a report with the university:
Email: TitleIXOfficer@govst.edu
Phone: 708.534.4846
Website: www.govst.edu/TitleIX/
GovState Department of Public Safety - To file a report with law enforcement:
Phone: 708.534.4900 (24/7) or 911
Website: www.govst.edu/campus-safety/
On-Campus Confidential Resources
Off-Campus Confidential Resources
YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline
Operating
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Rape Crisis Hotline provides
survivors of sexual assault/abuse and their significant others immediate
support, crisis intervention, and referrals for the city of Chicago and
surrounding suburbs:
Guardian Angel Community Services - Sexual Assault Service Center (SASC)
The Sexual Assault Service Center is available to help survivors of sexual violence and their significant others. SASC offers a 24 hour hotline, individual and group counseling (adults & children), legal and medical advocacy, prevention education, and community presentations.
National Hotlines for Sexual Assault Survivors
Hotline 1-800-656-4673(HOPE)
Online Chat: https://ohl.rainn.org/online
Additional Resources
Respond to Violence
Please click the links below to learn more about how to gain resources and support for you or a loved one who may have experienced acts of violence (i.e. physical, sexual, gun, etc).
Respond to Violence Website: https://www.govst.edu/R2v/
Respond to Violence "Interpersonal Violence" Video: https://youtu.be/qgoGmVsgpAw
Respond to Violence "Gun Violence" Video: https://youtu.be/-YMyb-s0QgQ
The Stalking Resource Center
Phone: 202.467.8700
Website: www.victimsofcrime.org
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
www.icasa.org