The Office of Non-Discrimination and Title IX deal with incidents that impact members of our community in various ways, requiring different responses to needs. Our office offers resources and support on and off campus to respond to these needs, including emergency needs. Below are some resources that can provide support for the following:
- Emergency safety tips
- External organizations
- Online resources
Emergency Safety Tips:
Medical Care after a Sexual Assault
Any person who experiences sexual assault or violence is encouraged to immediately seek medical assistance, including HIV and STI testing, pregnancy testing, treatment of any physical injuries, and the collection and preservation of available evidence through a sexual assault forensic examination.
Forensic evidence collection is best if done immediately after the assault or within 72 hours. Even though evidence may be collected after 72 hours, it may be difficult to collect or unavailable. It is recommended that victims of sexual assault do not bathe or shower, douche, use the toilet, brush their teeth, or wash their clothing or bedding before a sexual assault exam. These activities may make DNA evidence unavailable or inconclusive.
Evidence Preservation
Although medical providers can assist with evidence collection, individuals who experience assault can also collect and preserve evidence that can be used in a criminal case if selected. Below are some steps to preserve evidence:
- Save worn items (clothing, tampons/pads, jewelry, etc.) in separate paper bags. Plastic bags are not recommended as they may destroy evidence.
- Text messages, direct messages or posts from social media, or any written communication related to the assault should be saved to support law enforcement in reconstructing a timeline of events. Additionally, it may be helpful to construct a written timeline as soon as possible that includes individuals (friends, family, people who may have seen interactions, etc.) you may have spoken to before, during, or after the assault.
- Juilliard’s Health and Counseling Services offers STI testing but does not conduct sexual assault forensic exams. NYC medical providers are listed in Appendix A of Juilliard’s Sex-Based Misconduct Policy. Our staff may assist you in seeking care. You do not have to report to the School or law enforcement to receive medical care.
Safety Planning
Safety planning can be a critical step for individuals impacted by any form of sexual misconduct. Simply put, a safety plan is a written or verbal plan that accounts for safety concerns related to possible interactions with the person who perpetrated the misconduct. Connect with a direct service organization to discuss safety plan items such as getting to and from work or school safely, appropriately documenting harmful behaviors, and accessing criminal justice protections such as an order of protection from law enforcement or a no-contact order from the school.
Stalking Log
It is critical to maintain a log of stalking-related incidents and behavior. Recording this information will help document the behavior for protection order applications, divorce, and child custody cases, or criminal prosecution. It can also help with remembering individual incidents later, which may be needed for reporting purposes. Click here for more information on creating a stalking incident and behavior log and a sample of the document.
Tech Safety Consultation
If you would like to connect with a Juilliard IT professional to discuss your cyber safety (e.g., reviewing privacy settings, setting up two-factor authentication), please let us know, and we can connect you directly. You may also email [email protected] directly. If you feel comfortable, you can say that our office referred you.
External Organizations
Bias and Hate Conduct
The following NYC community resources provide specialized support for individuals impacted by bias/hate conduct:
- Crime Victim Assistance Program – implemented by Safe Horizon and NYPD; available citywide
- Crime Victims Treatment Center – mental health and advocacy services and legal referrals
- NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes – includes advocacy, mental health, and law enforcement resources
Gender-Based Violence and Sex-Based Misconduct
Support is available for mental health, medical care, safety planning, law enforcement, legal services, and other advocacy. Below you'll find contact information, descriptions of services, and details about which resources are confidential. Many of these services are provided free of charge. *Asterix indicates confidential services are available.
Advocacy, Mental Health & Legal Services
- Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC)
- New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) - specialized LGBTQIA+ care
- Sanctuary for Families - specializing in legal services
- SAVI – Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program
- Womankind – services offered in 18+ Asian languages and dialects
- Safe Horizon Crime Victim Assistance Program – advocates at all NYPD precincts
- Safe Horizon Hotlines – 24/7
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 24/7
- RAINN – 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline
- New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault – Survivor Resources
- NYC WELL Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7 Mental Health Support
Law Enforcement
- Call 911 for assistance in an emergency
- NYPD Sex Crimes Hotline
- Safe Horizon Family Justice Centers – accessible in all five boroughs
- Safe Horizon Crime Victim Assistance Program – advocates at all NYPD precincts
- New York State Office of Victim Services
Medical
- Importance of Medical Care after a Sexual Assault
- Health and Counseling Services
- STI testing onsite – sexual assault forensic exams only conducted at SAFE-Designated Hospitals (click “+” next to SAFE-Designated Hospitals to see list in each New York State county)
- Nearby SAFE-Designated Hospitals (click “+” next to SAFE-Designated Hospitals to see list in each New York State county)
- Mount Sinai West (6-block walk from Juilliard)
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Harlem Hospital Center, NYC Health + Hospitals
- Gerald J Friedman Transgender Program for Health and Wellness
Online Resources
Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Alcohol and Other Drug Amnesty Policy for Students
- Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
- Help Save a Life! Recognize the signs of an overdose or other drug-related medical emergency
- NYC Health: Alcolhol and Drug Use Prevent Overdose
Bystander Intervention
- Five D’s of Bystander Intervention
- Help a Friend or Family Member
- How to Respond to Street Harassment
- Tips for Talking with Survivors of Sexual Assault
- What should I do if I or someone I know was sexually assaulted?
Cyber/Digital Abuse
- 6 Tech Tips for a Healthy Relationship
- Counterspeech DOs and DON’Ts: a tool for countering online hate and harassment (Graphical Version)
- Counterspeech DOs and DON’Ts: a tool for countering online hate and harassment (Text Version)
- Digitizing Abuse Infographic
- DYI Cybersecurity for Domestic Violence
- Safety With Technology
- Tech Safety
- Tech Safety for Victims of Crime, Abuse, Domestic Violence and Stalking
- Internet Safety
- Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for Survivors
- What is Digital Abuse?
Intimate Partner Violence
- Creating a Personal Safety Plan
- Dating Abuse
- Domestic Violence: Signs of Abuse
- Help a Friend or Family Member
- NYPD Safety Planning
- NYPD How the Police Can Help
- Safety Planning Tips
Sexual Assault
- After Sexual Assault: A Recovery Guide for Survivors by Safe Horizon
- Importance of Medical Care after a Sexual Assault
- Preservation of Evidence
- Sexual Assault Forensic Exam
- Do You Know Why Every Hour Matters After Rape
- Tips for Talking With Survivors of Sexual Assault
- You are Not Alone: Six Weeks of Healing Conversation for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault With Rebecca Street
- What should I do if I or someone I know was sexually assaulted?
Stalking
- Stalking Safety Strategies and Safety Planning
- Stalking Incident and Behavior Log
- Signs of Stalking
- What is stalking?
Consent
- Definition of Affirmative Consent under Juilliard’s Sex-Based Misconduct Policy
- Consent
- Consent: It’s Simple as Tea
- Ask for Consent Infographic
- I Ask for Consent
- I Ask for Digital Consent
- I Ask How Power Impacts Consent
- Everyday Consent
- Your Consent Guide
Healthy Relationships
- 10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship
- 10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
- Healthy Conflict Resolution
- One Love Relationships 101
- One Love Blog
- One Love Videos
- Setting Boundaries
LGBTQIA+
- Juilliard Safe Zone Training
- The Center
- LGBTQIA Safe Sex Guide
- The Spectrum: Sexuality and Gender Identity
- LGBTQ+ Guide 2018 Services and Resources
- Transgender Visibility: A Guide to Being You