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Preserve Evidence

• Consider going to the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Medical Center or nearby emergency room to see a .Ìý
• While it may be exactly what you feel like doing, do not bathe or douche. If oral contact took place, try not to eat or brush your teeth. Even if you have done these things, you can still get a SANE examination.Ìý
• If you haven’t changed clothes, keep the original garments on, and bring an extra set with you to the hospital if you will be seeking medical attention. The police may need to keep your clothes as evidence if you file a report.
• If you have changed clothes, place the clothes in a paper bag (plastic can destroy evidence).
• Save any text messages, social media messages or other communications that relate to the incident.Ìý

Medical Attention

• Medical attention is very important, as you may have obtained injuries during the assault. Go the closest emergency room (in Burlington, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Medical Center).
• At the hospital, you can be tested for sexually transmitted infections and receive emergency contraception, if needed. If you think you may have been drugged, you must ask a health professional to perform a test to verify.
• HOPE Works is a community advocate who may be able to meet you at the hospital to provide support and information. Call HOPE Works at (802) 863-1236.

While you are not required to file a report in order to receive medical attention or assistance from campus and community resources, you may do so at any point following an assault. Individuals may choose to file a report with law enforcement, with EO, with both, or neither.ÌýÌý

Individuals may contact our office directly to initiate an internal (non-criminal) investigation:

• In Person: 428 Waterman Building
• By Phone: (802) 656-3368
• By Email: TitleIX@uvm.edu or Title9@uvm.edu
• Online:

• In Person: 284 East Avenue, Burlington
• By Phone: (802) 646-3473
• Online: Report a Crime Form
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A complete list of support resources can be found at Support Resources

• ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Counseling and Psychiatry ServicesÌý(CAPS): Confidential counseling services for students. ÌýÌý(802) 656-3340
• :ÌýHOPE Works provides 24-hour crisis counseling and advocacy for individuals affected by sexual violence.Ìý HOPE Works hotline is available at (802) 863-1236 or 1-800-489-7273
• :ÌýEmergency Department and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: (802) 847-2434.Ìý ÌýAddress: 111 Colchester Avenue, Main Campus, West Pavilion, Level 1, Burlington, Vermont 05401.
• :Ìý Confidential counseling services for ¶¶Òõ̽̽ employees.Ìý Contact (802) 864-3270 or toll-free at 1-866-660-9533.
• ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Student Health Services: Confidential health care services for students. (802) 656-3350
• Student Financial Services: Provides advice and guidance on financial aid and financing education. (802) 656-5700
• Student Legal Services: Can provide students with a referral to an attorney and/or legal advice. (802) 656-4379