Author: Veltre_Eric

Roberts Wesleyan College Commitment
Roberts Wesleyan College seeks to create and maintain an environment free from intimidation or injury generated by sexual harassment, including sexual violence.
The College will act to eliminate such practices from our community and to remedy their effects.
All members of the Roberts community are entitled to a professional working and learning environment and are accountable and responsible for maintaining a respectful and trusting community.

Sexual Assault Resources

Web-based
Sherriff-assistant.org
techsafety.org (Cyber Stalking)
nyscasa.org (Sexual Assault)
thehotline.org ( Domestic Violence)
On-Campus
Kristen Brown (Administrator)
585-594-6408
Monika Robertson (Coordinator)
585-594-6222
Brenda Myrthil (Interim Dean of Students)
585-594-6096
Campus Safety
585-594-7777
Counseling (Confidential)
585-594-6882
Pastor’s Office (Confidential)
585-594-6530
Health Center
585-594-6360
Off-Campus
Police and ambulance services
911
RESTORE (Confidential)
585-546-2777
Willow Domestic (Confidential)
585-232-7375
Safe Journey
585-425-1580

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Title IX & You

What you,
as a college
student,
need to
know about
sexual assault.

If You Are a Victim
If you are a victim of sexual assault; please tell someone! There are free and confidential resources for you. It is natural to feel scared and uncertain about the next steps.
Go to a safe place. Talk to a friend, campus advocate or family member you trust.
Seek medical help. Ask for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) even if it’s been a couple days after the incident.
Write down as much as you can remember.
Talk Confidentially
File a Complaint

You are not alone
www.roberts.edu/student-experience/title-ix

If You Are a Friend
If you are a friend of someone who has been a victim of sexual assault, be there for them.
Be supportive.
Keep the conversation friendly, not preachy.
Don’t place the blame on your friend.
Allow your friend to make their own decisions.
Offer solutions and resources.
Expect more conversations in the future.
Look after your friend.

One Love Foundation
www.joinonelove.org

If You Are a Witness
If you are a witness or know someone who is in an unhealthy relationship, step in and help. Everyone can play a role to keep your friends safe. Remember CARE:
Create a distraction
Change the conversation
Start an activity that draws other people in.
Ask Directly
Would you like me to stay with you?
Are you ok?
Refer to an authority
Call campus safety (585-594-7777) or a trusted faculty/staff member.
Call 911.
Enlist others
Ask someone to come with you.
Ask someone to intervene for you.

Preventing Sexual Assault
www.rainn.org