Rights and Options for Survivors of Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
The University of Pittsburgh values the safety and health of all members of the Pitt community and seeks to foster an environment in which its students and employees treat others with respect, civility, and dignity. University policy prohibits any behavior that involves dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking of another person. These crimes can be traumatizing, and it is important to know there are University and community resources available to support all Pitt community members.
There is no one correct response to these crimes – simply different options to access support and different reporting options. Your immediate and long-term safety is what is most important, and the resources and options described below may be helpful as you decide what next steps are a good fit for you. This guide contains a large amount of information on sensitive topics and may be overwhelming to digest all at once. You can also view and download the Survivor's Guide as a PDF.
Please use the quick links in the "Inside the Survivor's Guide" menu to find the specific information you are looking for:
- Where do I start?
- What to do if you experience one of these crimes
- Preserving physical evidence
- Additional counseling and medical services
- Pennsylvania Crime Victims Information
- Warning signs of abuse
- Accommodations and supportive measures
- Reporting options
- University policies and procedures
- Resource contact information