If You Have Experienced or Are Currently Experiencing Interpersonal Violence

Interpersonal violence is an umbrella term that includes domestic/dating violence, sexual assault/harassment, and stalking. You are not alone, and there is support available to you on and off campus. If you need urgent medical care or are in immediate danger, please call 911.

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I want to report this incident to the police

Make a police report

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1
  • Domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault are crimes under WA state law and individuals may be arrested and could face criminal charges and jail time if they have committed these crimes
  • If you don't want to call police dispatch (9-1-1), most local police departments allow you to file a report online or you can visit the police station in-person
  • Most city courthouses and the county courthouse in King County have system-based advocates to provide you with updates on your case once you have filed a report, and you can contact them if you have any questions
  • The campus advocate can also help make a police report on your behalf or arrange for you to make a report on campus, where it may be more comfortable for you

My immediate safety feels threatened on campus

Call Campus Safety: 253-288-3350

Office in Student Affairs Building, Room 156 & Branch Campuses

  • Available 24/7 at main campus and available during operating hours at branch campus locations
  • Can help to ensure protection orders are enforced on campus
  • Provide safety walks on campus and safety rides to immediate community surrounding main campus
  • Help in connecting to local police

I would like to report to campus authorities and/or request academic or work-related accomodations

Contact the Title IX Coordinator

Phone: 253-288-3361 | Office: Zgolinski Center Room 120E | Email: TitleIXcoordinator@greenriver.edu

  • Can help with coordinating supportive measures, including possible changes to your work or class schedule
  • Support in understanding your reporting options
  • Help with filing a Title IX report (if incident occurred on campus or if the respondent is a student, employee, or contractor of the College)

I’m not sure. I want support, but I don’t want to report to the police or campus authorities right now

Consult a confidential resource. 

What is a confidential resource? A confidential resource is someone who is not a mandated reporter. Mandated reporters are staff members who are required to report an incident of interpersonal violence to the Title IX Coordinator. Almost all staff at Green River College and advisors for student clubs are mandated reporters. EVERYONE, even confidential resources, are required to report instances of suicidal/homicidal intent and child abuse to law enforcement or Child Protective Services.

These are a few of the confidential resources available to you. 

Campus Based

  • Anna Brosius, Assistant Director at the Center for Transformational Wellness | 253- 333-6041 | SA 122B | abrosius@greenriver.edu | EAB Navigate Appointment Link
  • Counseling Services (Students only): 253-351-6670 | SA 227 | cs@greenriver.edu

Community Based

Survivor Support Agencies

  • Domestic Violence 24-hour Advocacy Line (DAWN, South King County): 425-656- 7867
  • Sexual Assault 24-hour Resource Line (King County Sexual Assault Resource Center): 1-888-998-6423
  • Peace in the Home 24-hour Multilingual Help Line: 888-847-7205
  • Victim Connect: 1-855-484-2846 | Online chat on website
  • Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (Pierce County): 253-798-4166
  • Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center 24-hour Helpline (Pierce and Kitsap Counties): 1-855-757-7273 | Chat online (NOT 24/7)

Medical Support

Medical treatment for injuries, strangulation forensic exams and sexual assault forensic exams (sometimes called rape kits) are accessible at hospitals throughout the state, both for adults and children.

Know when you go:

  • You can consent to all or just part of a forensic exam — or choose just to treat your injuries without a forensic exam.
  • You can have the forensic exam even if you haven’t decided whether to report to police. The hospital must hold onto the evidence gathered from the exam in case you decide later to report your assault.
  • Sexual assault exams and related medical care are provided at no cost to the victim of assault. State law requires that Crime Victims Compensation cover the cost of the initial medical exam.
  • Evidence can be collected up to five days (120 hours) following an assault. You do not need to report your assault to law enforcement in order to have this exam.
  • In the case of a person under 18, medical providers are required to report known or suspected sexual abuse to Child Protective Services or law enforcement.
  • Visit the KCSARC website to find the location of a hospital near you that offers a SANE exam
  • To receive a SANE exam, typically, you will visit the hospital's emergency room and should notify staff that you would like to receive a SANE exam. Some hospitals may not have a SANE readily available, so it may take a few hours before they arrive, so you may want to call the hospital ahead of time so you do not need to visit the hospital until staff are available.
  • Additional resources for free, confidential sexual and reproductive healthcare:
  • King County Public Health Centers and Teen Health Clincs: Auburn 206-477-0600 | Kent 206-477-6950 | Federal Way 206-477-6800 | Eastgate 206-477-8000
  • Planned Parenthood Health Clinic: Call 1-800-230-7526 to locate a local clinic

I don’t want anything right now

That is your decision. Everyone processes experiences differently, and free resources and support are always available. 

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This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-21-GG-02383- CAMP award by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The opinion, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed in this content are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of OVW.