Resources – Find Somebody to Talk To
Talking to someone can be an important first step for individuals who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. There are a variety of on and off-campus resources available to students and employees.
Students and employees can get help and talk about their experience in a confidential manner with both on-campus and off-campus resources, but should be aware that confidentiality protections associated with on-campus resources vary and depend upon an employee’s job description.
Off-Campus Medical Resources
Women and Infants Hospital
101 Dudley St, Providence RI 02905
General: 401.274.1100
Emergency Room: 401.274.1750
Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy St, Providence RI 02903
General: 401.444.4000
Emergency Room: 401.444.5411
About Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations
Medical attention is critical so that any injuries (including internal injuries) or infections that may have resulted from the incident can be treated. Any hospital emergency room is able to care for the immediate needs of all victims of sexual assault, including women, men, and transgender individuals; however, whenever possible, victims are encouraged to go to a hospital with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. SANE Programs have specially trained nurses who conduct examinations and collect evidence.
- In Rhode Island, Women & Infants Hospital (101 Dudley St., Providence RI 02905) and Hasbro Children’s Hospital (593 Eddy St, Providence RI 02903) have SANE Programs.
- Individuals do not have to provide health insurance information to the hospital and the hospital cannot refuse treatment. Individuals who do not want their insurance company to be billed should indicate to the hospital receptionist/clerk that they are “self-pay” and do not want to use insurance for the visit.
- Forensic evidence (aka “rape kit”) can be collected for up to 96 hours (4 days) after an assault.
- There is no charge for sexual assault evidence collection (aka “rape kit”). Individuals do not have to provide health insurance information to the hospital and the hospital cannot refuse treatment. Individuals who do not want their insurance company to be billed should indicate to the hospital receptionist/clerk that they are “self-pay” and do not want to use insurance for the visit.
- Getting a medical exam does not mean that an individual has to press criminal charges; however, a medical exam will help to preserve evidence if an individual chooses to press charges at some point.
- Students and employees are advised to preserve and record evidence, as follows: do not wash anything (body, hair, clothing), and do not comb hair, change clothes, douche or use the toilet; bring an extra set of clothing to the hospital (or bring the clothing worn at the time of the incident to the hospital in a paper bag); make notes to create a description of the assailant, where the assault occurred, and a description and direction of travel of any vehicle involved.
Resources for Students
On-Campus Confidential Resources for Students
Confidential Employees
Confidential Employees, when acting in their professional role, will maintain confidentiality except in extreme cases of immediacy of threat or danger or abuse of a minor, elder, or individual with a disability, or when required to disclose by law or court order.
Office of the Chaplain
St. Dominic Chapel
Office: 401.865.2216
Providence College Office of the Chaplain
Personal Counseling Center
Lower Bedford Hall
Office: 401.865.2343 (Available 24/7)
Providence College Personal Counseling Center
Student Health Center
Lower Davis Hall
Office: 401.865.2422
Security/EMTs: 401.865.2391 (Available 24/7)
Providence College Student Health Center
Title IX Confidential Advocates
Title IX Confidential Advocates provide confidential advocacy and support services to help individuals learn about their options and rights and assist with accommodation planning and advisor assignments.
Ms. Kendra Marasco (Complainant Support)
kmarasco@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.2524
Mr. Jonathan Gomes (Respondent Support)
jgomes3@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.2470
Off-Campus Confidential Resources for Students
For students who wish to speak with a confidential resource not affiliated with the College, both the Sojourner House and Day One have confidential, trauma-informed helplines that provide 24/7 support and help to victims of sexual violence.
The Sojourner House – Serving victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking
24/7 Helpline: 401.765.3232
Office: 401.861.6191
The Sojourner House RI
Day One – Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center
24 Hour Helpline: 1.800.494.8100
Office: 401.421.4100
Day One Rhode Island
Additional On-Campus Resources for Students
These resources, as well as all other College employees, are mandated reporters of sexual misconduct or relationship violence and are obligated to report any incidents they learn of to the Title IX Coordinator. While these resources are not classified as confidential under Title IX, all resources do their best to keep information as private and discrete as possible.
Title IX Coordinator
-see here
Office of Public Safety
Huxley Avenue Gate
Emergency: 401.865.2222
General: 401.865.2391
Office of the Dean of Students
Slavin 201
401.865.1782
Office of Residence Life
Slavin 105
24/7 On Call: 401.639.9110
General: 401.865.2392
Resources for Employees
On-Campus Confidential Resources for Employees
Confidential Employees
Confidential Employees, when acting in their professional role, will maintain confidentiality except in extreme cases of immediacy of threat or danger or abuse of a minor, elder, or individual with a disability, or when required to disclose by law or court order.
Office of the Chaplain
St. Dominic Chapel
Office: 401.865.2216
Providence College Office of the Chaplain
Title IX Confidential Advocates
Title IX Confidential Advocates provide confidential advocacy and support services to help individuals learn about their options and rights and assist with accommodation planning and advisor assignments.
Ms. Kendra Marasco (Complainant Support)
kmarasco@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.2524
Mr. Jonathan Gomes (Respondent Support)
jgomes3@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.2470
Faculty Ombudsman (for Faculty)
Ms. Marguerite Dorn
mdorn@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.1884
Off-Campus Confidential Resources for Employees
Employees may disclose and/or receive confidential, trauma-informed counseling support from The Sojourner House, Day One: The Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center or the New Directions Employee Assistance Program (login code: providencecollege). Conversations with Sojourner House, Day One and/or New Directions Employee Assistance Program advocates and counselors are privileged and confidential; they will not report what employees have disclosed to them about an incident to the College or to local law enforcement unless legally obligated to do so. Victims of domestic violence may seek help for themselves and their families from the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The Sojourner House – Serving victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking
24/7 Helpline: 401.765.3232
Office: 401.861.6191
The Sojourner House RI
Day One – The Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center
24 Hour Helpline: 1.800.494.8100
Office: 401.421.4100
Day One Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
24 Hour Helpline: 1.800.494.8100
Office: 401.467.9940
The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV)
Additional On-Campus Resources
These resources, as well as all other College employees, are mandated reporters of sexual misconduct or relationship violence and are obligated to report any incidents they learn of to the Title IX Coordinator. While these resources are not classified as confidential under Title IX, all resources do their best to keep information as private and discrete as possible.
Title IX Coordinator
-see here
Office of Public Safety
Huxley Avenue Gate
Emergency: 401.865.2222
General: 401.865.2391
Office of Human Resources
Harkins 302
401.865.2987
Police
Providence Police Department
Emergency: 911
General: 401.272.3121
Special Victims Unit: 401.243.6331
Special Victims Unit Law Enforcement Advocate: 401.243.6338
Learn more about reporting to police and the role of the Law Enforcement Advocate
Public Safety Silent Witness Form
The Silent Witness Form allows anyone on campus to anonymously report an incident to the Office of Public Safety. This form should NOT be used to report crimes or emergencies that require immediate attention. For immediate help, call 865-2222 or 911.
Additional Resources
- The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE
- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence
- Male Survivor: preventing, healing and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men
- National Resource Center on Domestic Violence works to improve community response to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence.
- The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating violence and to promote prevention on college campuses.
- Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness provides education and training for communities to respond effectively to women who are experiencing relationship abuse.
- The Network/La Red: a Boston organization offering information on LGBT domestic violence in English and Spanish.
- The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project provides resources, training and publishes an annual domestic violence report.
- Right to Be (formerly Hollaback!)is a movement to end harassment powered by a network of local activists around the world.
Simone Tubman
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Harkins 312
401.865.2878
stubman@providence.edu
