Sexual Assault and Relationship Abuse

Sexual assault is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at Stanford University. Stanford University is committed to providing information on services, resources, and treatment available to survivors of sexual assault and relationship abuse. Perpetrators may face civil or criminal charges and/or campus disciplinary actions.

Comprehensive information including options, resources, and links to University policies can be found at the following website: Sexual Assault https://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/sara.

The Office of Sexual Assault & Relationship Abuse Education & Response (SARA) addresses student concerns, and assists students who are victims with personal and academic difficulties that may arise due to the impact of these issues. The Office is also availablefor consultation with faculty and staff to address student disclosures and other concerns related to sexual and relationship violence.

The SARA Office may be reached during business hours at
(650) 725-9129 or [email protected] .

The SARA office is available for on site consultation and support, academic and administrative advocacy, case management, and referrals.The office works in conjunction with campus and community partners to coordinate access to a wide range of services and support. Staff isavailable for office visits by appointment Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm and may be reached at 650-725-9129.

For 24-hour confidential and anonymous Rape Crisis Counseling, individuals may contact the YWCA Stanford Hotline at (650) 725-9955.

The YWCA Sexual Assault Center assists students, staff, faculty and other Stanford campus affiliates who are victims of sexual assault to provide options for medical assistance, law enforcement response, legal and judicial services, and emotional support.

For more information, please contact Angela Exson, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Director of the SARA Office at (650) 725-9129, [email protected], or visit the Sexual Violence Advisory Board website at https://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/sara.