1. It’s Not Your Fault. We Believe You.
  2. Steps for students to take after a recent sexual assault

Steps for students to take after a recent sexual assault

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1. Go to a safe place

  • For safety assessment and planning, call Queen’s 24hr Emergency Report Centre
    613-533-6111     or 911

  • 24/7 Crisis and Support Line
    Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
    613-544-6424 or 1-877-544-6424

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2. Seek medical attention

For confidential services, present (in person) to the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) Emergency Department – KGH site, 41 King Street West

To have someone accompany you to the hospital, contact

Options for care may include:

  • Emergency medical care
  • Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted illnesses, HIV, pregnancy
  • Forensic (DNA) evidence collection
  • Photographic Injury documentation

For evidence collection, try not to:

  • Shower, bathe, or use the washroom prior to a medical exam
  • Change, wash or destroy clothing
  • Clean up the scene

Call or go to Student Wellness Services (SWS) for medical and therapeutic care. Forensic evidence collection is not available at SWS.

  • Mitchell Hall, 1st floor, 69 Union Street, 613-533-2506

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3. Get support

To seek support, contact:

  • The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator to get connected with an Advisor who can answer your questions and explain options (e.g, referrals, considerations, appeals, other potential supports): bjl7@queensu.ca or 613-533-6330
     
  • Counselling Services, Student Wellness Services (Mitchell Hall, 1st floor, 69 Union Street, 613-533-2506)
    Ask for a referral to the Sexual Violence Counsellor
     
  • AMS Peer Support Centre (613-533-6000 ext 75111)
    peersupport@ams.queensu.ca
     
  • Information about additional resources can be found at queensu.ca/sexualviolencesupport.

Additional professional counselling options

Counsellors are also available in Residences, Four Directions and some faculties and schools (Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, Engineering, Commerce, Education, Medicine, Nursing, Arts and Science). Varsity athletes can access counselling support through Athletics and Recreation.

To find more information about counselling services on campus, visit: queensu.ca/studentwellness/mental-health

Choosing to disclose what happened in order to seek support does not initiate a complaint process. Queen’s employees who receive a disclosure are required to notify the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator (SVPRC), but will only share information that identifies you with your consent. If you allow your information to be shared, an Advisor will reach out to you to offer support and resources. You are never required to file a complaint of sexual violence with the university or with the police. If you choose to submit a complaint to the university, you may determine your level of participation in the process.

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4. Reporting Options

  • To find out more about filing a report, contact Barb Lotan, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator,
    bjl7@queensu.ca or 613-533-6330 (weekdays, daytime hours)
     
  • To report directly to Kingston Police Services, contact 613-549-4660
  • Campus Security and Emergency Services, can help with reports to Kingston Police, contact 613-533-6733

 

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Emergency Response: Dial 911 police, fire and rescue, ambulance for life-threatening response.

Queen's Emergency Report Centre: (613) 533-6111 (24/7)

Kingston Health Science Center, Kingston General Hospital site, Emergency Department

  • 24/7 Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program (ask for the SA/DV nurse),
  • for care, attend in-person, Emergency Department 
  • (613) 549-6666 Ext: 4880, for general inquiries, weekdays, business hours

Sexual Assault Centre Kingston 24/7 crisis and support line

  •  (613) 544-6424
  •  Toll-Free: 1 (877) 544-6424