Campus Public Safety
Sexual Assault Prevention and Campus Policies
Educational programs aimed at the prevention of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses are presented regularly by the campus-wide Prevention of Sexual Assault Committee; the Residencial Housing Association (HRA); and the Women's Resource Center (WRC). These programs are offered on the main campus and in individual residence halls.
The following data is compiled from anonymous, confidential reports received by the Women’s Resource Center (WRC). Confidential reporting is available to all students, staff, and faculty. Third-party reporting is encouraged. Names are not required. Details of specific incidents are not revealed, but are reported in aggregate form to various University offices for use in awareness trainings and reporting requirements. Confidential reports can be made through the WRC, any housing representative, the Academic Support Programs, the Student Health and Wellness Center, and the Student Affairs Office. Contact the WRC at 541-552-6217, www.sou.edu/wrc, or wrc@sou.edu.
Linking Up the Sexual Assault Network
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Women's Resource Center |
541-552-6216 |
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SAVS Sexual Assault Victim Services |
www.community-works.org/index.php?/cw/sexual_assault_victim_services/ |
541-779-4357 (HELP) |
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Jackson County SART |
541-840-0904 |
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Student Health and Wellness Center (counseling) |
541-552-6136 |
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(medical) |
541-552-6137 |
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SASH Sexual Assault Survivor Healing |
541-951-0859 |
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541-840-6672 |
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Ashland Community Hospital |
541-201-4100 |
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Rogue Valley Medical Center |
541-789-7100 |
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Residential Life |
541-552-6377 |
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Campus Public Safety |
541-552-6911 |
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Ashland Police Department |
541-482-5211 & 911 |
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Student Affairs Office |
541-552-6221 |
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District Attorney's Office |
541-774-8187 |
SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION
Sex offender registration information is available to the public. Names, addresses, zip codes, and counties of sex offenders may be obtained free of charge by calling the Oregon State Police's Sex Offender Information Line at 503-378-3725, extension 4429. In addition, the Oregon State Police provides sex offender information online at http://sexoffenders.oregon.gov/.
| Number of Reports for 2004-05 (July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005) |
25
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| Age of Victim |
Majority were 18-24 years of age
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| Did the Victim know the Assailant? | 18 were acquainted with the assailant, 6 classified the assailant as a stranger |
| What type of misconduct? | Many incidents are reported as multiple types (i.e., harassment and abuse): Sexual Harrassment: 5 Sexual Abuse: 6 Acquaintance Rape: 11 Stranger Rape: 4 Domestic Violence: 1 Stalking: 2 |
| Where did the incident take place? | On Campus: 6 Housing Buildings: 5 Academic Building: 1 Off Campus: 16 |
| Was alcohol involved? | Yes: 16 No: 2 Unknown: 6 |
| Were drugs involved? Both voluntary and drug-facilitated assault |
Yes: 5 No: 12 Unknown: 8 |
Southern Oregon University wants to help build a safe campus community and an environment that encourages victims of sexual assault to report incidents to campus and local law enforcement and to seek assistance in these difficult situations.
Sexual assaults are of serious concern to everyone on campus. Victims of such crimes, regardless of severity, are encouraged to seek assistance from the Ashland Police Department, the Security Office, the Office of Student Affairs, or other departments listed on the home page of this site.
Prompt reporting is encouraged to preserve evidence on the victim's person or at the crime scene. If criminal prosecution is desired, victims should not bathe or change their clothing, despite discomfort.
Students may also consult with the Office of Student Affairs, SU 322 If requested, that office can also assist victims of sexual assault in making academic or campus living situation changes.
