Sexual Assault Support
Beloit College responds to those impacted by sexual violence and works to create a safe community for our students.
We support sexual assault survivors and all others impacted by sexual violence. We provide counseling and support to Beloit College students. We strive to promote an environment of sexual respect, safety and well-being.
This site provides immediate and direct access to important information on Beloit’s resources, policies and procedures for reporting, responding and preventing sexual assault and sexual misconduct.
Information for Immediate Assistance:
- Beloit College Security: 608-363-2355
- SARP 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 1-866-666-4576
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Campus Confidential Resources
Beloit College provides trained and licensed professional counselors on campus who can legally keep a sexual assault discussion confidential. This gives students complete control over their decisions to report a sexual assault/misconduct incident.
- During business hours: Contact the Counseling Center at the Health and Wellness Center directly at 608-299-7780.
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During Nights & Weekends: Contact Security who can put you in contact with a confidential resource at 608-363-2355.
- Please note that Security officers are not confidential resources.
Sexual Assault Recovery Program (SARP)
SARP is a community based program whose trained advocates respond to the emergency room to support the victim. They will assist and guide the victim through the legal system as well as provide free sexual assault crisis counseling. The 24 hour crisis hotline is 1-866-666-4576.
Reporting
We encourage everyone to report incidents of sexual assault or misconduct, regardless of:
- The existence or retraction of initial consent
- Any previous interaction or relationship
- Drug and/or alcohol impairment
- Whether the incident occurs on or off campus, in public or in private
- Gender and sexual Identity
- Who is involved in the incident
- How much time has passed
If you have been sexually assaulted, have witnessed a sexual assault or have information about a sexual assault, the College urges you to report it.