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Support looks different for everyone. The information provided below enables you to become informed of the resources available to support those who have been affected by sexual misconduct.
We also recognize that confidentiality is particularly important to survivors of sexual misconduct. There are several options to seek support and/or report an incident of sexual harassment or violence. These options fall into three categories: confidential, non-confidential and anonymous and are defined below.
- Confidential: These resources are strictly confidential. Except in rare, extreme circumstances, nothing will be shared without your explicit permission. Exceptions to strict confidentiality are when the provider believes you are a threat to yourself or others. We encourage all victims and survivors to seek counseling to help process their experience, options, and to begin the recovery process.
- Non-Confidential: These conversations are kept as private as possible, but information may be shared with key staff members so that the university can offer resources and accommodations and take action if necessary for reasons of safety. In planning any resource, the wishes of the person are given full consideration.
- Anonymous: Anonymous reporting is an option if you would prefer not to be identified as the complainant. However, you should realize that anonymous reports may not receive immediate attention and must include sufficient detail for the appropriate officials to be able to investigate if warranted. Anonymous reporting is still beneficial, but please note that without an identity the respective office will be unable to reach out to you with resources, confirmation of receipt, or updates on your report.
Duke students have several options to seek support and/or report an incident of sexual misconduct. These resources including counseling, advocacy, medical care, and more.
Confidential Resources
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- The Office of Gender Violence Prevention & Intervention (GVPI)
- 24/7 response by calling 919-970-2108 or emailing WCHelp@duke.edu. This is a paging system. Listen carefully to the automated prompts so staff can appropriately respond to your needs quickly.
- Women's Center Staff:
- Student Health | 919-681-9355
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) | 919-660-1000
- Clergy acting as clergy in their professional role at Duke.
- Ombudspersons
- The Office of Gender Violence Prevention & Intervention (GVPI)
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- Duke Administrators and other reasonable employees:
- Faculty, Professors, Graduate Students and Staff with teaching or supervisory responsibilities
- Athletic Coaches
- Resident Assistants, Graduate Residents, FAC/TAC, Faculty in Residence
- Cultural Identity Centers
- Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) | 919-684-6607
- Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) | 919-684-6756
- International House | 919-684-3585
- Jewish Life @ Duke | 919-684-6422
- Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture | 919-684-3814
- Muslim Life @ Duke | 919-613-6780
- Duke Police | 919-684-2444
- Office of Institutional Equity | 919-684-8111
- Office of Student Conduct | 919-684-6938
- DukeReach | 919-681-2455
- DukeReach is a Non-Confidential resource, though they accept anonymous reports
- Duke Administrators and other reasonable employees:
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- DukeReach | 919-681-2455
Confidential Resources
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- Personal Assistance Service (PAS) | 919-416-1727 | dukepas@duke.edu
- Clergy acting as clergy in their professional role at Duke
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- Duke Human Resources Staff and Labor Relations | 919-684-2808
- Office for Institutional Equity | 919-684-8222
Here are several resources that might be helpful to you or someone you know. While each organization's scope and work are different, they are all unified in their commitment to supporting those coping with mental health issues or trauma associated with sexual violence.