Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault, Dating/Domestic Violence, or Stalking
If you are not on or near the UW-Madison campus, you may call one of these 24-hour hotlines to be connected to resources in your area:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−SAFE (7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224
- National Sexual Assault/RAINN Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
24-hour Intervention Services
Rape Crisis Center (RCC)
24-hour sexual assault hotline
608-251-RAPE (7273)
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
24-hour dating/domestic abuse crisis lines
608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045
UW Police Department (UWPD)
24-hour dispatcher and response team
911* or 608-264-COPS (2677)
http://www.uwpd.wisc.edu
Madison Police Department (MPD)
24-hour dispatcher and response team
911* or 608-266-4275
UHS Hotline
24-hour mental health crisis response by phone
608-265-5600
Medical and Counseling Services
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
608-417-5916
Provides medical and forensic examinations at Meriter Hospital (near campus on Park Street) for sexual assault victims and follow-up medical services to guard against STIs and pregnancy; provides emergency contraception; and SANE can coordinate with the Rape Crisis Center to make an advocate available at the time of exam.
Learn more about the SANE program
University Health Services: Medical
608-265-5600
Comprehensive health services for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence (and their families); treatment of injuries, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, HIV testing and counseling and screening/treatment for other STIs; UHS does not perform forensic examinations, but these are available via Meriter Hospital’s SANE program
http://www.uhs.wisc.edu
University Health Services: Counseling and Consultation
608-265-5600
Mental health resource for UW-Madison students, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and psychiatric counseling
http://www.uhs.wisc.edu
Learn more about Counseling & Consultation
Ongoing Support and Victim Services
Rape Crisis Center (RCC)
608-256-6389 (campus) or 608-251-5126 (community)
Free and confidential services for survivors of all forms of sexual violence, including 24-hour medical and legal advocacy, support groups, short-term counseling and community education. Chimera self-defense classes designed for women. Students may use campus or community office.
http://www.danecountyrcc.org
Learn more about the Rape Crisis Center
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
608-251-1237
Services for survivors of dating/domestic violence, including emergency shelter, legal advocacy, community education and support groups
http://www.abuseintervention.org
info@abuseintervention.org
Learn more about Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Reporting and Judicial
Division of Student Life – Student Assistance and Judicial Affairs (SAJA)
608-263-5700
Support services for students who are victims of sexual assault, dating violence or stalking, including assistance with academic concerns, safety plans, relocation, and accessing the student discipline process. Students may reach an on-call assistant dean Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30am and 1:00 to 4:30pm.
http://www.students.wisc.edu/
dean@odos.wisc.edu
UW Police Department (UWPD)
608-264-2677
Criminal reporting, investigation, and legal process on the UW Campus
http://www.uwpd.wisc.edu
Madison Police Department (MPD)
608-266-4275
Criminal reporting, investigation, and legal process in the city of Madison
http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/police
Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate – Office for Equity and Diversity (OED)
608-263-2378
Responds to and investigates Title IX (sexual harassment/sexual violence) reports
http://oed.wisc.edu/
Safety
SAFE Nighttime Services
608-262-5000
UW’s comprehensive late-night bus, cab and walking escort service for students
http://transportation.wisc.edu/transportation/safeservices.aspx
Student Groups and Other Resources
Though these offices provide valuable preventative and education services, they are not designed to provide victim assistance.
Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE)
608-890-2139
Dedicated to preventing sexual and dating violence through education and activism; offers student workshops
http://uwpave.rso.wisc.edu/
uwpavechair@gmail.com
Campus Women’s Center (CWC)
608-262-8093
Women-centered support services for students, including peer-facilitated support groups
http://campuswomenscenter.rso.wisc.edu/
cwc.volunteer@gmail.com
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Campus Center (LGBTCC)
608-265-3344
Support, resources, a safe space, and programming for all students
http://www.wisc.edu/lgbt
lgbtcc@gmail.com
Sex Out Loud (SOL)
608-890-2138
Sex-positive education and workshops
http://www.sexoutloud.com
sexoutloud@gmail.com
