Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Resources

General Resources

Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence

Philadelphia Sexual Assault Hotline, serves the needs of survivors

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: woar.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-985-3315

Hotline: 215-985-3333

Women Against Abuse

The mission of Women Against Abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/

Phone: 215-386-1280

Hotline: 1-866-723-3014

Women's Law Project

We engage in high-impact litigation, advocacy, and education.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: womenslawproject.org

Phone: 215-928-9801

Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center

The Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC) is an office-based center that provides basic medical care and forensic services to rape survivors. PSARC is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and is staffed by trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner(s). The center provides care in a quiet, private setting. Some of the services provided at PSARC include forensic evidence collection, medical forensic examination, and pregnancy and disease prevention.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: https://drexel.edu/cnhp/practices/Philadelphia%20Sexual%20Assault%20Response%20Center/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-800-1589

Hotline: 215-425-1625

Congreso (Latina Domestic Violence Program)

The Latina Domestic Violence Program (LDVP) is a counseling and advocacy program for survivors of domestic violence as well as for children who have witnessed domestic violence.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: www.congreso.net

Phone: 215-763-8870

Women In Transition

We offer free and confidential services to the Greater Philadelphia region: telephone and crisis counseling, peer support groups, individual empowerment counseling, client advocacy and referrals, community education trainings, and WAVE empowerment self-defense classes.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: www.helpwomen.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-564-5301

Hotline: 215-751-1111

Philadelphia Legal Assistance

PLA’s Mission: Enforce and protect the rights of individuals and families by providing accessible, creative and high quality legal assistance and working collaboratively for systemic change.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: https://philalegal.org/

Phone: 215-981-3800

Mazzoni Center

We provide quality comprehensive health and wellness services in an LGBTQ-focused environment, while preserving the dignity and improving the quality of life of the individuals we serve.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: https://www.mazzonicenter.org/

Phone: 215-563-0652

Lutheran Settlement

Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Website: www.lutheransettlement.org

Phone: 215-426-0581

Temple University Resources

Title IX Coordinator

Andrea Caporale Seiss

Website: https://diversity.temple.edu/title-ix/about-title-ixhttps://philalegal.org/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-204-3283

Temple University Emergency Response Center at Episcopal Hospital

For crisis or health emergency needs, available 24 hours a day

Website: https://www.templehealth.org/services/psychiatry/crisis-response-center

Phone: 215-707-2577

Student Health Services

For crisis or health emergency needs

Website: https://studenthealth.temple.edu/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-204-7500

University of Pennsylvania Resources

Student Guidelines For The University Of Pennsylvania Sexual Violence Policy

Intended to support students in understanding Sexual Violence Policy by offering answers to FAQs and provide detailed info.

Website: https://campushealth.wellness.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sexual_Violence_Policy_Guidelines.pdf

Special Services In The Division Of Public Safety

A specially trained advocate on call 24/7 that can provide information about support, reporting options, accompaniment to the Special Victims Unit, Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC), assistance in applying for a PFA, and recommend safety measures.

Website: https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/about/special-services/

Email: [email protected]

24 Hour Helpline: 215-898-6600

Student Health Service

Can perform examinations, discuss testing and treatment of sexually transmissible infections, provide emergency contraception and arrange for referrals and follow up. SHS cannot perform forensic examinations (see below).

Website: https://shs.wellness.upenn.edu/

Phone: 215-746-3535

Student Intervention Services

Student Intervention Services is available to help you support a friend or peer in need.

Website: https://home.vpul.upenn.edu/intervention/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-898-6081

The Division Of Public Safety's HELP Line

The HELP Line is a 24-hour-a-day phone number for members of the Penn community who are seeking time-sensitive help in navigating resources for health and wellness. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by a Division of Public Safety professionals trained in mental health referrals by Counseling and Psychological Services staff.

Website: https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/safety-initiatives/help-line-215-898-help/

Phone: 215-898-4357

Title IX Officer

The Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer works with the Penn community to implement the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Website: https://titleixoffice.upenn.edu/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-898-2887

Penn Women's Center

The Penn Women’s Center provides education, advocacy, and support groups for survivors of sexual violence. Staff can assist victims/survivors in navigating resources at Penn and in the broader community. They also provide support and guidance to friends and family of students who have experienced sexual violence. PWC supports students of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Website: https://pwc.vpul.upenn.edu/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-898-8611

Penn Violence Prevention

Penn Violence Prevention is a collaborative program that aims to engage the Penn community in the prevention of sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment on campus through educational programming.

Website: https://pvp.vpul.upenn.edu/aboutpvp/

Phone: 215-898-5044

LGBT Center

The LGBT Center provides advocacy, education, outreach, and support for and concerning Penn’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. The staff is trained to support survivors of interpersonal violence, or anyone struggling with related issues in a safe and confidential manner.

Website: https://lgbtc.vpul.upenn.edu/

Email: [email protected] || [email protected]

Office Of The Ombuds

The Office of the Ombuds is a confidential and neutral resource for students, staff, and faculty. The Ombuds assists with the management of conflict, dispute resolution, and problem solving.

Website: https://ombuds.upenn.edu/

Phone: 215-898-8261

Drexel University Resources

Title IX Coordinator: Paul Apiecella

Website: https://drexel.edu/oed/reporting/Title-IX/coordinator/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215-895-1405

OED Incident Reporting Form

Students, faculty, staff, and non-community members are encouraged to use this form if they believe that they have been impacted by, were a witness to, or have information about a potential violation

Website: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?DrexelUniv&layout_id=6

Sexual Harassment - Title IX Resource Page

On this page are links to resources that will help you access confidential resources; seek medical attention; and make a report to the University.

Website: https://drexel.edu/oed/reporting/Title-IX/

University of the Sciences Resources

Student Early Intervention Response Team (SEIRT) Referral Form

The purpose of the team is to assess and intervene on behalf of students who are struggling either academically, personally, or professionally.

Website: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivoftheSciences&layout_id=2

Title IX Coordinator: Jessica White Rickmond

Location: Whitecar Hall, Room 1007

Website: https://www.usciences.edu/administrative-offices/compliance/sexual-misconduct-policy.html

Email: [email protected] || [email protected]

Phone: 215-596-7635

Sexual Misconduct Form

This form should be used to report an incident involving behavior described in the Sexual Misconduct Policy (including gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking). The Title IX Coordinator reviews all submitted information and retains the information within the Title IX Office.

Website: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivoftheSciences&layout_id=6

Villanova University Resources

Sexual Assault Resource Coordinator (SARC) Team

The Sexual Assault Resource Coordinator (SARC) team is a group of Villanova staff and faculty members, who care deeply about the issue of sexual violence and who have completed extensive training on how to support survivors of sexual violence at Villanova. A member of the SARC team is on call 24/7, 365 days a year for Villanova students who need support following an incident of sexual violence. Whether the incident occurred recently or days, weeks, months, even years ago, Villanova students can always seek the support of a SARC.

Website: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/health/promotion/sexualassault/sarc.html

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 484-343-6028

Anonymous Reporting Form

This comprehensive and confidential reporting tool, administered by a third party unaffiliated with Villanova, is intended to assist the University and all members of its community to address violations of University policies and the Student Code of Conduct, and to promote a positive work and learning environment.

Website: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/35905/index.html

Phone: 855-236-1443