What to do if... you've been sexually assaulted:
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Tell someone you know and can trust.
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Go to a hospital and tell emergency personnel that you have
been sexually assaulted. Take the clothes you were wearing
and a set of clean clothes. Don't shower or bathe before
you go. -
Report the assault. If on campus, call Safety and
Transportation (65510). If off campus call 911.
Reporting the assault does NOT commit you to filing charges. -
Call the hotline. In Springfield, call 864-SAFE (7233).
Outside the Springfield area call 1-800-821-6863.
Both can provide information about resources and services available to you. -
Contact a residence hall staff member, the Dean of Students,
and/or the Counseling and Testing Center to find out how
the University can assist you. All information will be kept
confidential. -
Remember: it was NOT your fault.
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For emergency medical treatment call 911 or go to:
St. John's Emergency-Trauma Center 886-2115
Cox Emergency Department (North) 269-3193
Cox Emergency Department (South) 269-4083
Disclaimer
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For statistics regarding sexual assault
Who to call in Springfield for help following an assault:
Missouri State University Safety and Transportation (on campus) 836-5510
Springfield Police Department (off campus) 911 or 864-1810
Missouri State University Counseling and Testing Center 836-5116
Victim's Center 864-7233
Family Violence Center 864-7233
St. John's Emergency- Trauma Center 885-2115
Cox Emergency Department (North) 269-3193
(South) 269-4083