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UNI Violence Prevention Services | Campus and Community Area Resources
Legal / Judicial Services
University Police030 Gilchrist Hall (main level)
To report sexual assault if the assault occurred on campus. Reporting is not the same as filing charges, but would initiate an investigation of the assault. Cedar Falls Police Department 319-273-8611
To report sexual assault if the assault occurred in Cedar Falls. Reporting is not the same as filing charges, but would initiate an investigation of the assault. Waterloo Police Department 319-291-4345
To report sexual abuse if the assault occurred in Waterloo. Reporting is not the same as filing charges, but would initiate an investigation of the assault. Blackhawk County Attorney's Office Courthouse Dean of Students Office118 Gilchrist Hall (upper level)
To file a University sexual assault and sexual misconduct complaint if the perpetrator is a student. A victim/survivor can simultaneously pursue criminal prosecution and University disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator(s). Victims may have a person of their choosing accompany them throughout the disciplinary process. (See listing for UNI Violence Intervention Services.) Office of Compliance and Equity Management117 Gilchrist Hall (upper level)
To discuss/and or report incidents of sexual harassment. To access the University's policy on sexual harassment and for reporting responsibilities for employees, please visit http://www.uni.edu/equity/AD&H2002.shtml. Allegations of sexual harassment against employees should be made to the Office of Compliance and Equity Management and allegations against students should be filed in the Office of the Vice President for Educational and Student Services. Allegations against graduate students, in the context of an employee role with the University, should be filed with the Office of Compliance and Equity Management.
Counseling Services
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Counseling Center http://www.uni.edu/counseling/
Licensed Psychologists and Mental Health Counselors provide free, confidential individual and group counseling for UNI students. A counselor is available during regular office hours to meet with students in crisis or to consult with faculty or staff about an urgent situation. After hours, call UNI Public Safety at 273-2712 and they will contact the on-call counselor when appropriate. Referral services, consultation, and educational presentations are also available. Seeds of Hope2055 Kimball, Suite 355
Medical Services
UNI Health ClinicStudent Health Center (main level) 319- 273-2009
Care for acute medical or psychological injuries, protection from infection, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, and pregnancy options counseling, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, including HIV antibody testing, medical followup services, physicals (including pap smears), urinary tract infection screening, referral for evidence collection and for campus and community counseling and advocacy services. All services and tests for victims of sexual assault are provided in a safe, non-judgmental environment and are free and confidential to the patient. Sartori Hospital 319-268-3000
24-Hour emergency medical services and examinations for evidence using a rape kit. Blackhawk County Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic1407 Independence Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703 (5th floor) 319-291-2413
Free, confidential sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, anonymous HIV antibody testing. No appointment necessary. Please phone for clinic hours.
Religious / Spiritual Services
Campus Ministries are listed in the UNI telephone directoy or visit: http://access.uni.edu/cgi-bin/student_orgs/student_orgs.cgi?cid=15
Financial Services
Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program1-800-373-5044 or 515-281-5044
Reinbursement for cost of sexual assault evidence collection ("rape kit" exam). Will reimburse for other crime-related expenses (e.g. lost wages, medical /counseling costs) under certain conditions.
Education / Advocacy Services
Violence Intervention Services Victim Services Coordinator: Julie Barnes (julie.barnes@uni.edu)
Referrals for victims to medical, legal, and psychological services, support in understanding, evaluating and choosing among options such as criminal and university complaints, advocacy services related to the university disciplinary process, assistance in accessing "no contact" and "no trespass" orders and with academic concerns related to the aftermath of the assault, arrangements for safe housing and for alternate course assignments, and consultation with those providing support to victims. Crime Victim Witness Assistance ProgramBlackhawk County Attorney's Office
Information regarding victim's rights and assistance in trial preparation, in obtaining restitution and in reclaiming property held as evidence. Referral assistance and accompaniment to court (if desired). Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline1-800-284-7821
The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour line providing support, information and referral services to survivors of sexual assault, significant others, and individuals seeking information and referral. All services are confidential, free of charge and available to women, men and children. The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline assists callers in accessing local resources such as sexual assault and domestic violence centers, shelters, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, county attorney offices, and other counseling services. Seeds of Hope2055 Kimball, Suite 355
Additional Resources
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