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Sexual Assault Survivor Advocates

Sexual Assault Survivor Advocates (SASAs) are Student Affairs staff trained in sexual assault response and resources.

An advocate can:

  • Present available resources

  • Provide a semi-confidential conversation

  • Discuss reporting options if the survivor chooses

SASAs are available to support students in crisis and can refer them to various campus and community resources.

 

How Can a SASA Help?

Advocates have been trained in sexual assault response in order to help students in crisis whether the incident occurred that day or not. Advocates can provide a space for the survivor to talk and have someone listen, refer them to additional resources, explain reporting options and more. Advocates can also provide resources for peers and family members to learn how to support a survivor. 

 

What Does Semi-Confidential Mean?

  • Survivors can seek assistance from a SASA without triggering an investigation that could reveal their identity.

  • A SASA will report the nature, date, time, and general location of an incident to the Title IX Coordinator without disclosing personally identifiable information.

  • Confidentiality questions can be discussed directly with the SASA.

  • In cases of imminent danger, a SASA may involve Title IX and DePauw Police, but the survivor’s identity will remain private whenever possible.

 

How Can I Contact a SASA?

Hotline: 765-658-4650

  • Available 24/7 for students, faculty, staff, and community members, on or off campus

  • In emergencies, also contact DePauw Police at 765-658-5555 or 911

Women's Center Walk-In:

  • Survivors and friends can walk in during daytime business hours and request to speak with Sarah Ryan, who coordinates the SASA program and serves as an advocate